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mounted from the near (left) side, which naturally makes 

 them turn more readily to it, than to the right side. 



Many chase courses in India are very dusty, so it is 

 often, on that account, advisable to get away in front, if 

 possible, at the start, so as to be able to take one's own 

 line and not have to ride in a cloud of dust behind 

 other horses. 



The remarks I have made on race riding, also apply, 

 within certain limits, to chasing. 



