Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-06-16

NAL has not already been ruined by in
competent driving, she will soon have
him in the best mood, getting more
through tact and gentleness than a
man can get through force and abuse.
Good nerves, light, steady hands.
erect carriage and az easy seat are all
necessary to the accomplished driver
/ Nothing is more disastrous than a
shaky, jerky, undecided method-noth-
ing so ruinous to good horse. Badly
poised hands, a STOPPING posture with
extended elbows. literally standing up
to drive, and all similar denominations
are to be avoided.
one should never make hard work
of driving. Upright carriage does not
necessarily mean exaggerated stiffness.
There is certain poise that is grace
full and altogether easy The elbows
should be drawn down. the hands
brought to the front, quite on a level
with the elbows, not too close to the
body, the feet squarely set upon the
footboard, without the appearance of
the slightest strain.
Presence of mind should ever be cul-
tivated, with calm exterior for every
emergency. Not only will this inspire
confidence in those WITH: re vehicle,
but the horse, the team or four-in-hand.
as the case may be. will realize the sit
uation-watch for the intelligent direc-
ton rather than blows from the whip
TO serve as a guide. high bre0
horse is exceedingly sensitive and very
naturally resents any unmerited abuse.
Good form in holding the reins is i'm
perative. This, with the proper use or
the whip, marks the ACCOMPLISHED
driver. The reins should be firmly and
properly held, with no affectations or
mannerisms, and especially no mine.
ing of the bit, This is very common
fault and one of the hardest to break,
| Driving embraces several styles, all
of frills, which only mar and some.
times endanger life, as well as reputa-
ton for horsemanship. A plain. easy,
masterful manner is the only one
worth acquiring. Mannerisms, so
easily acquired, are difficult to break.
| Driving embraces several styles. all
OF which are now open to women
There is the single horse" 1.-The pair"
J., the tandem" "the team" 1.-THE uni
corn" the four" and If so disposed.
the six-in-hand, and all may be safely
driven by competent women drivers.
In nearly every instance a well bred
horse is the safest and best for women
to drive. Such an animal possesses a
representative nature, and is the quick
est to respond to intelligent rein work.
The bit should be adapted to each in
dividual horse. What suits one may
not suit another.
The wrong kind Of bit will ruin
fine bred horse, just as will ignorant
and cruel driving. The horse that can
not be controlled without a torture
machine in his mouth strapped to the
jaw is not the horse for a woman to
drive. Such an implement will ruin
the best tempered horses Cruelty
makes animals vicious.
In the manipulation of the whip. the
accomplished horsewoman displays her
true genius. The secret lies In the
proper use of the lash at the right time
and place. The whip should be well
poised in the hand held below the
second ferrule. The lash should not
be twisted about the handle, for the
reason that when the whip is necessary
1t should be instantly available. In
tour-in'hand driving the wheelers are
always struck with the double thong;
but to reach out to the leaders the
thong must be released and allowed to
fly forward with such precision that
the tip of the lash just touches the
animal forward of the pad. the thona
then drawn back and deftly caught in
neat loop and twisted on the stick.
This should be done noiselessly, neatly
and calmly, without flourishes, crack.
ing or other vulgarisms to cause com.
ment.
Regarding the most appropriate
dress for woman on the driving cush
ion-begin with the hat 1t should be
of neat Design not too large. free from
flowers or feathers. But elastic is
preferable to hat pins In securing this
article OF wear. A good model Is the
three-cornered beaver or felt hat fol
L
white beaver hats, such as are worn at
! the Ladies' Coaching club They are
of natty design and eminently suitable
for head covering.
! The gloves should be roomy, but not
too much So A tight glove is bad. and
one too loose is worse. Strike happy
medium. The lady wearing ordinarily
five and three-quarter Tor seven in
some cases. for driving. Color is r.
matter of taste, but tan is the most dur
able, although white buckskin Is worn
occasionally and looks wei With Ger.
tain gowns. The ever necessary hand.
kerchlef should be convenient at all
times, in breast pocket or even better,
in an outside pocket.