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moment, the rider must clasp the sides firmly with 

 both his legs, and keep his eyes fixed between the ears 

 of the horse. He ought to caress him, before he turns 

 about to resume the proper direction. This manner of 

 shying is most dangerous to those riders who are 

 careless of their spurs, or who will ride with their toes 

 pointed outwards. The sudden shock is almost certain 

 to cause one or both of the spurs to be driven against 

 the sides of the horse, and thus to increase the excite- 

 ment, at the moment when the seat of the rider is 

 in the greatest jeopardy. 



