Jumping. 



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jump to get over. The snaffle-bit onlyshould.be 

 used in these early lessons, and the tension upon 

 the reins only sufficient to guide the horse to the 

 obstacle. The man should make no effort to 



JUMPING IN HAND. 



raise the horse, or to indicate where it is to take 

 off for the jump ; and in landing, the animal 

 should receive a very slight support from the 

 hand. Any rough treatment, particularly any 

 severe use of the bit, will be disastrous. The 



