78 THE MERRY GEE-GEE 



at the game, nervous, and showing a 

 decided reluctance. In the former case 

 you may ride him alone over the jumps, 

 teaching him to turn and go over where 

 you want him ; but in the latter case you 

 will do well to have some one to give 

 you a lead, to lend enchantment and give 

 him confidence. Out hunting at first, 

 too, he may follow a lead for a while, 

 but not too long, or he will soon be 

 wanting to tear after every horse he 

 sees jump a fence. Ride him round and 

 round in circles, too, first one way and 

 then the other, when the crowd are 

 standing about at cover corners — it 

 teaches him to go exactly where you 

 want him instead of hanging on to other 

 horses ; and; be sure and mind he doesn't 

 kick any one or any of the hounds 

 that may come bounding out of the 

 fence close to his heels. 



