234 LADIES ON HORSEBACK. 



years with hounds without ever using the 



spur. 



I am, &c. 



Fair Play. 



Glasgow, 1st November 1880. 



Sir, — As the subject of spurs and other 

 riding equipment for ladies seems at the 

 present time to occupy and interest many oi 

 your fair readers, permit me, on behaK of 

 my sisters, who are horsewomen of some 

 experience, both at home and in the colonies, 

 and who have practically tried most known 

 riding-costumes, to recommend, through the 

 medium of your columns, the following as a 

 comfortable and serviceable riding-dress for 

 a lady, for long country rides, picnics, &c. ; of 

 course not for the Park, or a lawn meet. 

 Habit — a short, strong hunting- skirt, short 

 enough to walk in with comfort, with jacket 

 of same cloth as skirt, made loose enough to 

 admit of a jersey being worn under it if 

 required; a wide leather belt for the waist, 

 fastening with a buckle. This belt will be 

 found a great comfort and support when on 



