By this method the lady will quite disengage herself, and descend gently to the ground.
MAXIMS TO BE ATTENDED TO.
Be particular to avoid nervousness and hurry, either in mounting or dismounting.
Take time, and have everything correctly arranged before starting; serious accidents have occurred frequently from being in haste to start off.
Arrange the habit, length of stirrup, and have the saddle-bands and buckles properly examined before the journey is begun, to prevent having to stop on the road.
Be careful to keep the hand active, and watch the movements of the horse; by this means the rider will never be thrown off her guard, and will be prepared for every emergency.
Keep the horse’s mouth always in play, so as to keep up its fine feeling, indispensable to his correct guidance.
Never allow the reins to hang loosely on the horse’s neck, crutch, or pummel of the saddle. This oversight frequently causes serious and fatal accidents.
Always use double reins. Should one become useless, there is still another to rely upon.
Before the author concludes, he begs to be allowed to impress upon his fair readers, that an elegant and accomplished equestrian becomes an equally graceful pedestrian, from the improved carriage acquired from proficiency in the former accomplishment.