Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1830-06-09
LADIES ON HoRsEgAcK.

conformab'y with the preservation OF
hcr feminine character for grace and
delicacy. - when riding on horseback.
She ats with an air OF dignity, which an
occ asiona. inclination for ~ ards and the
easy curve Of the bride arm contrast
ing with the pendant position of the
whip one, prevents from appearing stiff
or constrained. And then her hat and
feaihers-her worked collar, and braid.
ed coat, studded with small buttons.
give an air Of out door adventure, made
wonderfully interestingly her spark
ling eye and the rich carnation al her
cheek. while her falling rinsicts shade
the deep suliusion Of her temples. Let
US suppose fair companion thus
mounted and equipped. adding 20 the
charm OF her appearance the additional
fascination at ready smile and play
iul remark. and Who shall resist her
power! No drawing-ro belle in al
The decorations Of lace and gauze. pearl
and diamonds, can look half so lively
Or enchanting. We donot. while thus
admiridg lady on horseback, recon
mend that she should be abls to keep
up with the hounds i'm a stag or fox
chase, like Lad -; nor run races
for high bets. like Mrs. Thornton, the
wife of the celebrated English sporting
colonel OF that name. IL is cnouuh
that she should guide her steed with
readiness, and not be alarmed when its
gait Is accelerated, or il display. oo ca
sional resii,eIcss. Should she be ~.
norant of this art and DESTROYS of gain.
ing the requisite intormation,.we would
reier her. after her father, or brother.
or cousin. 10 the Principles Of Modern
Riding for Ladies' work which the
author saws. will insure the security.
ease. aud giace Of the riders Mr..
Allen IS no chhrlatan in the business.
tie lays down every thing very method
'cally, aud teaches the requisites Tor
succes,iul horse. riding-wcwer going
to say horsemanship. HIS description
ot what ought Ia be the character Of a
lady's horse. strikes Us as EXCELLENT
We could hardly wish for better IN her
eompa mon on the road. we might saw.
through lie, He should, saw. Mr.. Al.
len. be noWise choleric or impatient in
company be ought to be- smooth in all
his paces-stcady and SAT. ON the road.
and suitably dressed OF broke. But as
a well-educatcd horse. such as would
correspond with this description, is a.
rare as highly polished and accom-
Pushed gentleman, The ladies in the
country. generally. must put up with
s'ecds which have some awkward
tricks. such as occasionally shyipp, if
not Kicking and rearing. To sit well.
aud manage a horse. demand not only
dextcrlty but patience; and hence ano-
ther advantage In Il female becoming
an equestrIan. She will find the little
arts Ut soothing the qG<druprd. such a.
slac KING the reins--pattIng It's neck
and an encouraging word, excellent
preparations for the management of n
FESTIVE biped with whom She may
choose To pass Years of her lie. ON
tbH subject of what Mr.. Allen calls
aids, anImaiIOns, soOthinCs. corrections.
as well rs the use of the hand, ne gives
suitable directions in his book. lie
discusses also the topics OF walk, troi,
galiop, and amblc: which last ho cOnsi-
dcrs IS the natural pace Of the horse !:
also Of the saddle and bride. curb and
stIrrup, mounting. dismouutins, Of the
seat. and OF tho balance. lie points
out the best method Of circling and
.eapins, il The lady'e ambition should
tempt her, ike Diana vernon, to
clear n fence which should obstruei
her passage. The better TO illustrate
his meaning. he has given no less thsn
twenty three plates Of the different
positions. movements, aud situations
desoribed.in his work.
The beneGcinI effects On tic health
oi females Of riding on horseback, are
oi a very decided character. InslI
those ailments indicated by the vague
cpithetS 0f nervousness, without pain
OF much fever, where there ~ pa pita.
Ton. trcmOrs. paieuess of complexion,
siCk head .aChe. deficient or irregular
appetite, aud the many disturbances
associated with Indigestion, fhi. kind
Of exercise will oiien do more good
than oil the art medicinal. but there
= one condition, 81 indispensable per.
lOrmance. lnr the accomplishment 81
the desired end u j. that tie rider
shall not be 80 corscticd. tied. a. buck
led up, a. ~ at 10 impede the frce e.
pan,i"n OF her christ, aud movement 10
every dircr ton 81 her srm>. size -
n0i expected, nav. she j. "a prsssiy Ter.
bidden, To- ~ on her h6rse. unyieidinc
aud unbendmg. ~ when ~ drawing
room or az . dinner table. Such q po-
sillun Is as ungfaoeful ~ &c - adverse
10 the healthiul enjoyment IS cques.
iran exercise.
tLaspe!,C Beeii.