In the Field. 6i 



do not change your mind, and if you find you 

 have not time enough to change direction so that 

 you may reach the new take off at right angles, 

 do not attempt an obHque jump, but pull up and 

 go back. 



When taking a stone wall where the landing 

 can not be seen and is an unknown quantity, 

 though the jump ma}' not be high it is best to in- 

 crease the speed, the momentum insuring a wider 

 jump, thus clearing any loose stones or obstacles 

 that may be close to the fence on the landing side, 

 which is frequently the case where the top or cop- 

 ing denotes a low place in the wall. 



If you are riding by balance and feel that you 

 have lost your center of gravity in jumping, do 

 not attempt to steady yourself with the reins, take 

 hold of the mane, pommel, or cantle in prefer- 

 ence. This may not look so w^ell to the novice or 

 green hunter who is watching you, but an old- 

 timer will readily understand it, and give you 

 credit for not yanking or jerking your horse from 

 his stride or flight, and I am sure your horse will 

 appreciate it. 



Unless thoroughly acquainted with your 

 mount's methods in jumping, never try a fence or 

 gap with boughs or branches overhead unless you 

 want to be hooked under the chin, as some horses 

 will go as high for a two as a four foot jump. In 

 crossing a woodland or wooded pasture do not go 

 under the trees if at high speed, as fallen limbs 



