SAILING, with notices of the Yacht Clubs, and General
Directions 106
RIDING.
The Horse and Equipments 122
Mounting and Dismounting 125
The Seat 129
The Balance 131
The Rein Hold 132
The Correspondence 134
The Action 135
The Hand 136
The Aids 138
Animations, Soothings, and Corrections 142
The Walk 144
The Trot 147
Road Riding 150
The Gallop 152
Leaping 156
Critical Situations 159
Treatment of the Horse 165
Driving 170
The Road 175
Carriages 176
Coach Horses 178
Harness 185
Relative Prices of Horses 189
Coachmen 193
Mounting and Dismounting 198
The Seat 199
Starting 199
The Paces 200
The Time 201
The Whip 202
Thoroughfares, Passing, &c. 207
Ascending and Descending Hills 208
The Turnings 213
The Ranks in Town 214
Stops 215
Accidents to Horses 215
Accidents to Coaches 217
Obstructions, Offences, and Injuries 221