Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-06-18
From tho Jouria, OF liealthA
LADIES ON HORSEBACK,

Yhe nearest approach 10 manness tina, 1t is sllowa-
Ole Tor female t" make conormt by with the preser-
Vaton oi her feminine character for del;cacy
IS when riding OH horseback. She sits With of
dignity, which an occasional inclination forwards a. the
easy curve OF the bride contrasting wi the pen
cant position NJ the whip, prevents from appear
inS SIN or constrained. And then her hat and fea
thers->hcr worked collar und braided coat studded
Nith s'rail buttons. give of outdoor advent urc
niaae wonderfully Interesting by her sparkling eye
END me rich carnat'on OF her cheek. while her al!ing
rnS'eis shade the deep sufuson IF her temples
a-et US suppose Fair companion thus mounted and
squpped adJin. to the charm of her appearance the
1"d' oial fascination OF ready smile and playful re-
mark. and who shall resist her power, No drawing
room belle IN al the decorations of lace aud gauze,
pearl and diamonds, look half 20 lively or
chanting We do not, while thus udn,iring lady on
Horseback, recommend that she should be able to
Keep up with the hounds in stag fnS chase, ike
Lady -- nor run races fer high hc.s. ike Hrs
Thornton, tue wife of the celebrated English sport
iig Cnvn'l of that nauie. II is enough that che
ebou'd guide her stcud with readiness, and not be
alarmed when Its gait is ,lera,ed or it displays
occasional res:iremss. Should she be ignorant of
ms ART and drsirous oil gaining the reGri inorna-
zion, we would refer her after her father, brother.
or cousin, 10 the "frnclples of Modern Riding for
ladies', work which the author gays, will SECURE
the security, ease and grace of the riders He lays
cJwn every thing very methodically and teaches the
requisites for successful Observation-Disclosures wcrr uo.
isg to say horsemaushp. - His description of wha,
ought to be the character of a ladys horse strikes
ms al excellent We could hardly wish fur be,te,
III her companion on the raad we might say through
he lie stnuid, says MIR. Allen. be wise choe-ir
or impatient IN company, he ought to be smooth il
al his pac.s-stsady aud ssfe on ite road-and suit
ably dressed or broke. Bn' well educated horse
such would correspond with this descriptions is a.
rare hfghy polished and accomplished gentleman
tho ladies IN the country, generally. must put up
vith steeds which have awkward tricks, such
Ms occasionally shying if not kicking and rearing
30 sit well, aud manage horse, demand not ONLY
dexrrty but putience; and hence ano her u.
III female bec1ming all equestrian, She will fluid
the little arts ofsoohng the qa,lruped such as slac;;
ing Inc reins-patting his neck-and an encouraging
Vord excellent preparations for the yana cement oil
d FESTIVE biped with whom she may choose to pa s
3earS Oh mr. NE On the subject Of " hat Mr. Allen
eails aiis-ann ntlons- sooth ngs--corrcciions--as
ven as the use of tn hand he gives suitable drec-
tious I'D his book He discusses also The topics OF
walk, trot, gnllop and ambIe; which las ~ considers
es the natural pace of the horse; also of tho saddle
ana orld!c curb and s-rup; m ,uning dismountipo
OF the seat and otthe bulancc He points out he bes
nenod OF circiing and leapng if the Iadys amb,tion
should tempt her. like Diana Vernon to cear fence
Whlch should obstruct her ,ssage Tic better to
Illustrate his meaning, he has given no less than TWEEN
ty-three plates of the different POSITIONS movements
ana situations, described IL his work
The beneficial effects on the health of fen,o,e. ~
Iuins on horseback arc of very decided character
La ali those ailments indicated by the VAGUE eptbo,s
81 nervousness, without pain much fever, where
'ces is naiPtaon tremors. paiencss of complexion
sick headacE deficient or Irregular appctte ana tje
Ciany disturbances associated with indigestion this
Kind Of exercise ill often do more rood than all tb
Hft medicinal But there condition. of irdis
ptsaoie performance, for the accomplishment of the
desired end 1t is that the rider shall not be SO corset
en- tled or buckied up, all to impede the fire.;
expansion of the chest and movement in ep.rv direc
f'"u OF her arms She not expected, nay she i.
expressly forbidden. to sit her horse unyieldino
end unbending as when in drawing room or at {
0fnher liable Such position nnsraceful os it il
adverse to the healhflI e9oy:usn, If equestrian c
Grcise