68 PAKK RIDING. 



LEAPING. 



Adams says — " a person should sit close as to 

 carry a shilling under each thigh, just above the 

 knee, and under each foot, and one under the 

 seat." Keep your hands low ; as the horse rises, 

 preserve your perpendicular position ; be sure 

 you keep the back in and the head firm. 



Were the body to hang back as the horse rises 

 before, the weight of it would hang on his mouth 

 and prevent his leaping. 



Horses mostly take their jumps better by them- 

 selves than with any assistance. 



Slip your seat vmder you, let your body go 

 freely back, keep your hands down, legs close, 

 aiid body back, till the horse's hind legs come to 

 the ground. 



It is better to spur your horse before he turns 

 his head to a leap, than while he is about taking it. 



