34 Personal Equipments. 



^eirso^i £<jt|iptyeii)fs. 



In the selection of these, a lady ha3 a fair op- 

 portunity for the proper display of a refined and 

 judicious taste. All that is gaudy, needless, or 

 even elaborate, is vulgar. Perfect simplicity, in- 

 deed, as regards, not only her own costume, but 

 "the trappings of her palfry," is expected, at the 

 present day, on the part of every well-bred female 

 equestrian. 



The habit should fit the bust, without a crease : 

 but beneath the waist, it ought to be, not only long, 

 but, somewhat full and flowing. Its color should 

 be dark as possible, without being positively black. 



The hair should be plaited ; or, if otherwise 

 dressed, so arranged and secured, that it may not 

 be blown into the rider's eyes ; nor, from exercise, 

 or the effect of humid weather, be liable to be so 

 discomposed, as to become embarrassing. 



To ride in a bonnet is far from judicious. A 

 hat, or neat undress military cap, is indispensable 

 to the female equestrian. It should be secured 

 most carefully to the head : for, the loss of it 



