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 some of tKem on a right line. A horse that is 

 broke for hunting ought to be instructed in all 

 of them, as it supples him properly for all 

 kinds of leaps. 



When a horse is first backed, it must be done 

 deliberately, by rising several times In the 

 stirrup, on the left leg, and descending again. 

 The rider is then to seat himself firmly on the 

 saddle ; but in the mean time another person 

 should hold the horse's head, to prevent his 

 starting, and should continue to lead him dur- 

 ing his first lessons. The rider should not re- 

 main too long on his back, as it will tend to 

 make it hollow, will bend his pasterns too 

 much, sink his soles, and tire, dispirit, and 

 disgust him. 



