The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-09

are not quite sure of anything. 60 to
the extreme OF Iiberality rather than
the other thing. 1t will always pay In
the end"
And Ii does!
The Riding Schools welcome the
approach OF bad weather. The worse the
weather. the better the attendance az the
schools. When 1T is absolutely impossible
to ride out Of doors the tanbark Is crowd
ed, and after an hour or so In the ring
many of the riders gather together In the
gallery and discuss the many topics of
interest to women In general and eques-
TRANS In particular.
What do you think Of this fashion OF
cross saddle2' asked one pretty blonde
with pink cheeks and appealing gray eyes,
addressing her remark to nobody Ia pas
ticular.
81 think it is simply horrid and vulgar. -
retoined the stout woman. whom they all
snubbed. but who was glad to seize
even a general remark as an oar with
which to get into the swim Of the CONVEX
sation. This was her first opportunity to
gain even a passing semblance OF recogni-
ton, and she seized Ii eagerly.
~ think that no really womanly woman
would take a mans saddle and attempt
TO ride In that bold way. Why. 1t takes
away all the romance OF riding. Why,
just think that IL you get thrown OF
oh. you need not smile that way. some
very good riders get thrown OF sor =
times. and I've even had a fall or two
myself-there is no opportunity at all for
a beautiful and thrilling rescue. and just
think of having to be helped to your feet,
and. perhaps. to walk home In a pair OF
trousers. Oh. I wouldn't even think OF
1t. Ills immodest, In my opinion
And the stout lady gave an imitation OF
a kitten with a chill, which she fondly
imagined was virtuous shudder.
We'll. don't know said the bachelor
girl. Really. at first glance II seems far
more logical to ride with cross saddle
that sets well, rather than all bumped up
In one-sided lump the way thar most Of
us do. You See" she continued medita-
lively, as though discussing the matter
with herself for the first time. you really
get better control of the horse, to say
nothing OF a better and more even bal
ance of your own body
II should think the horse would like Il
better, too" she added, since he does
not have to carry the weight oil on one
side land some of are little prize
packages. either. where weight Is con-
cernedi. and long run IL made easier
for him. Yes. indeed. think that there
is great deal TO be said In favor OF the
cross saddle, and I'm going TO try Ii my
self some morning early when there are
not many people around the ring
don't think that IL Is a single bit I'm
modest: not at ALL And shouldn't won
der IL. after all. ! might really come to
IL DetttF ludD present style
''Oh. yes. we all know that said the
girl In the corduroy habit. with ono Of
those little postage stamp" caps of the
same skewered to her fluffy locks '.But
what want 10 know Is IL you are 90
ing to ride that way, aud IL any really
nice women are doiag it?.
We'll, just look at those Riddles down
there In the ring. she rejoined. we all
OF US know their mothers. or most OF
them. Mt any rate. They are certainly
brilliant and convincing argument for
their war OF riding. And I'm sure no
one would eTen dream OF calling those
dear youngsters imnodest: not even for
moment.
With the Riddles II il different They
are young. their muscles are supple aud
adaptable. aad they begin with =
small pony. suited TO their size the
limbs readily accommodate themselves to
the situation. and acquire the length nee
essary to good horsemanship under such
conditions
You know n man has always much
greater length OF limb from hip 10 knee
than woman has. even though the two
may stand at about the same height
when on the ground As for me, I own
up that although tried the cross-s1ddle
enthusiastically. and reluctantly came to
the conclusion that IL was not for me. I
am glad that the side-saddIe Ii not to be