The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-09-07

Our soldiers should never be idle they should always be
doing something to increase their physique, for,
"Wthout the regular exercise of the body its health cannot
be maintained the body becomes weak the counenance
pale and langud and the spirits depressed and gloomy
Regular bodily exercise the contrary creates healthy
annette nvcoraes the powers of Digestion sound
and refreshing Sleep freshness OF the complexion and
eorsnns of the sprits it wards off disease and tends to
the vigor of both mind and body to an advanced
age During the winter season. active exercise in the open
air the warmth of the body and renders less
cepbe the influence of cod and less dependent for
comfort artificial heat The periods of the day best adapted
to early In the morning and toward the close
the day. Walking is the most beneficial and most natural
exercise because In the erect position every part of the
body is free from restraint while by the gentle motion
muncated to each portion of it, in the act of walking free
circulation is promoted. Next to walking riding on horse
back the kind of exercise be preferred Many other
species of exercise may be considered contributing the
support of health such working in the garden in the
fields, running, leaping, dancing and swimming"
AS, suppose will have cavalry after move
on the enemys territory" throw in few hints horse
back riding cut from an old paper:
IA person horseback is either a graceful or
most awkward object. man may walk without much ele
gance and still attract particular attention but bungling
performance horseback makes the unhappy sufferer
the butt for every beholder One great in correct
riding is make the the of notion The tyro
horens up the rup straps that he may support his weight
upon them he then throws the body forward and each
spring of the horse raises him clear from the saddle prope
ling him forward by not very gentle application of horse
power in the His feet the of notion and
he oscate forward and backward like the piston rod of
the the horse adds
his fatigue While in this position should the horse stop
suddenly stumble badly the rider goes independently
and finds himself the horses withers neck, his
head the may be- From the first the rider should
learn to hold himself firm the seat by graspng the side of
the horse with the thighs Let them be vice. from which
plunge of the horse forward upward sdeway
ricate him. Keep the body erect slightly inclnng back
ward the feet feeling the sup beneath but not resting
there support the body Let the toes be nearly parallel
The muscles of the body above the hips may be relaxed to
yield to the motion impaired by the animal. Keep the
elbows by the Sides not constrained but resting there naur
ally and easily Never depend the bride to keep in
place upon the saddle let that be done with the muscles of
the thighs This position will be tiresome first and the
beginner should ride but short distance time until the
muscles accustomed to the required of them Horse
men differ as to the propey of using both hands for
the bride. horse properly trained be easily guided
tight enough to feel the horses mouth then slight of
the hand to the right left will be sufficient An animal
becomes acquainted with the peculiar of
who him frequently and may be taught short time
turn at the increased pressure of the leg upon either side
and take different gait at the touch of the bride
When there danger from stumbling it is safer to ride with
loose ren the horse himself much read
lily if he may have command of the muscles of his head
and neck He will also easily discern and avoid obstrc
on if his head be left in its natural position To bring
horses head and neck into painful position by standing
maringae is both cruel and dangerous; he will fall upon
slight stumble.
1t good sign for horse to carry one ear forward and
the other backward when journey, because this stretch
ing OF the in contrary directions shows that he aten
tive to everything that stang place around him and while
he IS going he cannot be much atgued likely soon to
become So Few horses sleep without pointing their
above that they may receive notice of the approach of OBJ
ects In every direction when horses mules says Dr.
Aot march in company at night those in the front direct
their forward those in the direct them back those
IN the center turn ateray across the whole troop
ing thus to be acuated by feeling which watches the
general safety!"
If this is acceptable and finds place in your paper, will
try and find some Information" by next week.
Yours fraternally, I. E. G.