. American etiquette and rules of politeness. (110) CHAPTER XIII. RIDING AND I DING on horseback is oneof the most healthful andanimating amusements thatcan be engaged in, by eitherladies or gentlemen. Youngladies should learn to ride onhorseback, and participate inthis enjoyable exercise asmuch as possible. Too manyyoung men think themselvesabove horseback riding, when,in fact, they can not engagein a more fashionable, bene-ficial and delightful amuse-ment. LEARNING TO BIDE. No one should attempt to appear in public onhorseback until after practicing several times, or untilhe or she
. American etiquette and rules of politeness. (110) CHAPTER XIII. RIDING AND I DING on horseback is oneof the most healthful andanimating amusements thatcan be engaged in, by eitherladies or gentlemen. Youngladies should learn to ride onhorseback, and participate inthis enjoyable exercise asmuch as possible. Too manyyoung men think themselvesabove horseback riding, when,in fact, they can not engagein a more fashionable, bene-ficial and delightful amuse-ment. LEARNING TO BIDE. No one should attempt to appear in public onhorseback until after practicing several times, or untilhe or she lias learned to appear at ease. Whenriding, keep the body erect, and the head up. Pressyour knees close to your horses sides. Keep one armclose to your side, and let it hang gracefully. Hold (in) 112 AMERICAN ETIQUETTE. the reins in one hand, and keep the hand directly overthe horn of the saddle, with the elbow close toyour side.
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