STEEPLECHASE RIDING. 



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by the pressure of the legs, and if need be, by a touch of 

 the spurs, so that the animal may not overjump himself, 

 and may get away again in his stride. Of the two faults 



Fig. 253. View of i5th fence, from landing side. 



it is better to go too slow, with the horse properly in hand, 

 than very fast with a loose rein at water. 



Fig. 254. Usual open ditch with guard rail. 



If possible a man should avoid riding close, say half a 

 length, behind an opponent in a chase when nearing a fence ; 



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