Schooling of Himters, 35 



very materially assisted by proper support on the 

 bit, but just how much support can be safely 

 given even then depends very largely upon the 

 individual horse, his particular mouth, and its 

 condition at the time. 



If it becomes necessary, one should not hesi- 

 tate to clutch the mane, pommel, or cantle, but 

 never pull or yank the reins. In the former case 

 you alone may fall, but in the latter both you 

 and the horse are liable to come down with a 

 crash. 



Remain firm and rigid below the waist line, 

 above the waist flexible. Give way to the center 

 of gravity by balancing ; you will thus find your- 

 self leaning forward during the rise, straight at 

 the top, and backward during the descent. 



As soon as he lands, resume proper erect posi- 

 tion in seat without assistance from reins, again 

 feel of his mouth and do not allow him to increase 

 his speed until he has gathered himself up prop- 

 erly and is in his natural stride. 



Should you fail to perform your part as well 

 as the horse does his, and you take a tumble, do 

 not release the reins if you can possibly avoid it. 

 It is decidedly better to take chances upon being 

 trampled rather than dragged by the stirrup, for 

 there is always a chance of this, notwithstanding 

 the use of both safety bars and safety stirrups. 



As there are never two horses alike In their 

 character, action, disposition, and method of fenc- 



