216 LADIES ON HORSEBACK, 



trust your farrier, change him. This advice 

 also applies to James E., but I do not under- 

 take to answer questions respecting the treat- 

 ment or management of the horse. 



Mabel Florence Kayne. — I had not for- 

 gotten nor overlooked the important uses oi 

 the spur. You will find the subject treated in 

 my papers upon hunting and hunting-costume. 

 I do not, however, at all approve of its use for 

 beginners, as such are certain, through 

 nervousness, to press the left heel close to 

 the horse's side, and, if furnished with a 

 spur, would cause him much needless pain 

 and irritation, besides endangering their own 

 safety. 



Robert Keating. — Best thanks for letter and 



papers. 



G. Elliot. — For riding with a bit and 



bridoon, place a rein between each finger of 



your left hand, and hold them securely with 



your thumb, reserving your right hand for 



your whip ; or take your reins in both hands, 



and ride your horse upon the curb, or snaffle, 



according to his temperament. For riding 



with a single rein, place the near leather 



