6o Horse and Hound. 



Never start on a thoroughly empty stomach, 

 calculating that you will return in time for lunch 

 or dinner; always put a cracker or biscuit in your 

 pocket. Many a time have I had occasion to feel 

 thankful when, utterly exhausted, I ran across 

 such in a pocket, though they were several days 

 old. 



Never mind what the other fellow does; at- 

 tend to your ow^n knitting, he will take care of 

 himself, and there is no one to look after you 

 but yourself. 



Do not boast of what phenomenal jumps you 

 made in the run. If the field saw them that is all 

 that is necessary; if they did not, they won't be- 

 lieve you, so save your breath and reputation. 



Whenever you are thrown in contact with a 

 conceited rider, you can rest assured that he ac- 

 quired his education as a rider either at his club 

 or from viewing hunters from a box at a horse 

 show; there is nothing that takes conceit out of 

 such a one as quickly as a few runs across a stiff 

 country. 



Hard, level turf or sod is best ground for a 

 take off as well as a landing. If possible, always 

 avoid flat rock or loose stones in landing. In- 

 variably put horse at middle of a panel rather 

 than at either side; the reasons are too obvious 

 to mention. 



If you have decided on a certain panel and 

 have started for it, unless for very good reasons 



