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 RACING 223 HUNTING 239