CONTENTS 



PREFACE. 



CHAPTER I. 



General View of Riding . . . . i to 4 



CHAPTER n. 



Beginning to Ride . . . . . . . . 5 to 8 



CHAPTER HI. 

 The Horse as a Riding Machine . . . . 9 to 23 



CHAPTER IV. 

 Bits and Bridle Gear . . , . . . 24 to 108 



CHAPTER V. 

 Saddlery 109 to 152 



CHAPTER VI. 

 How to Hold the Reins 153 to 168 



CHAPTER VII. 

 Mounting and Dismounting ..... 169 to 186 



CHAPTER VIII. 

 The Seat . 187 to 203 



CHAPTER IX. 

 Riding Without Reins 204 to 206 



CHAPTER X. 

 Hands and Legs 207 to 229 



CHAPTER XL 



Guidance and Control . . .... 230(0 251 



