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aj)proaclied the leap, but taking care 

 not to check him or harass his move- 

 ments. 



When the horse takes the flying leap 

 he must have the fullest liberty of his 

 head ; the bit being used only to direct 

 him to the obstacle, and its tension re- 

 leased before the horse rises in the leap. 

 The legs will be carried in close to the 

 sides of the horse to support him, but he 

 should be neither spurred nor whipped at 

 the jump, as it distracts 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 



