W. A. K.


CONTENTS.

CHAPTER PAGE
I.Introductory[1]
II.The Lady's Horse[6]
III.Practical Hints: How to Mount, [14] ‌—‌The Seat, [22]‌—‌The Walk, [27]‌—‌The Trot, [33]‌—‌The Canter, [39]‌—‌The Hand-Gallop and Gallop, [44]‌—‌Leaping, [46]‌—‌Dismounting, [51]
IV.The Side Saddle[52]
V.Hints Upon Costume[63]
VI.À la Cavalière[73]
VII.Appendix I.—The Training of Ponies for Children[81]
Appendix II.—Extension and Balance Motions[89]

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

PAGE
Preparing to Mount[17]
Mounting—Second Position[19]
Mounted—Near Side[22]
Right and Wrong Elbow Action[26]
Right and Wrong Mount[28]
Turning in the Walk—Right and Wrong Way[31]
Right and Wrong Rising[34]
The Trot[38]
Free but not Easy[43]
The Leap[48]
The Side Saddle, Old Style[53]
The Safety Saddle[54]
Saddles[55-62]
The "Zenith" Habit—Jacket Body[65]
Costumes[78]

RIDING FOR LADIES.