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female rider as the opposite sex. There was even 

 with the old single clutch a good hold with the 

 leg, but inasmuch as the third clutch has been 

 added, it makes it a more firm one. When this 

 is not used, the clutch is laid hold of by the right 

 leg and pinched between the calf of the leg and 

 the thigh, so as to afford a firm and steady hold 

 for the whole body, especially when aided by the 

 stirrup. But this latter support merely pre- 

 serves the balance and is useful also in trotting. 

 It does not at all give a firm, steady seat, though 

 it adds to one already obtained by the knee. 

 When two clutches are used, the leg is brought 

 back so far as to grasp the clutch as before, but 

 between the two knees the two clutches are firmly 

 laid hold of, the upper one being under the right 

 knee and the lower one above the left. The right 

 knee hooked over the clutch keeps the body from 

 slipping backwards, while the left keeps it from 

 a forward motion, and thus the proper position is 

 maintained. The right foot should in all cases be 

 kept back, and the point of the toe should scarcely 

 be visible. These points should be especially not- 

 ed by all female riders, and they should learn as 

 soon as possible to steady themselves by the 

 grasp of the clutches without depending on the 

 stirrup iron. Regardless of her seat, the body 

 should be square to the front, with the elbow 

 easily bent and preserved in its proper position 

 by the same precaution. The whip is generally in 

 the right hand, with the lash pointing forward 

 and towards the left. In that position it can be 

 used on any part of the horse's body. With this 

 substitution, and with the caution against all vio- 

 lent attempts at coercion, which are better car- 

 ried out by the fine hand and delicate tact of the 

 lady, all the feats which man can perform may 



