50 HOW TO RIDE 



nor whipped at the jump, as it dis- 

 tracts his attention at a critical 

 moment. If he requires it the horse 

 should be roused before he comes upon 

 the ground where he is to decide upon 

 his place for taking off, and from that 

 time he should be left to himself until 

 he receives the support of the bridle 

 as his fore-feet touch the ground. The 

 trick of throwing up one arm, or of 

 giving a cry of encouragement to the 

 horse as he rises, may work mischief 

 by causing him to swerve, but it is 

 then too late to offer him aid in gather- 

 ing for the leap. 



The horse should not be ridden to a 

 high leap at a speed that extends him 

 too much. He should not be so flurried 

 as he approaches a wide leap that he 



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