Jumping, 



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impede the horse in its efforts to land safely, and 

 yet if the horse seeks some support it must find 

 it. Should the horse ever refuse a leap, or get 

 into the habit of jumping carelessly, it should be 



THE FIRST LEAP OF A YOUNG HORSE, 



put back to the early lessons. But it will be the 

 fault of the rider if a horse once properly trained 

 ever becomes disorderly in leaping. 



Only riders with the firmest of seats and the 

 liofhtest of hands should use the curb-bit in 



