yumping. 



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During the lessons upon the longe, the horse 

 should be exercised near the gates and hurdles so 

 that it may become accustomed to them. When 

 the horse is ready for its lessons in jumping, 



LEADING OVER THE BAR. 



which may safely be begun at the end of the 

 work in the snaffle-bridle, the trainer should lead 

 it over a bar that is not more than a foot in 

 height ; and after the horse will follow over it 

 quietly, the animal should be made to pass the 



