CHAPTER VII 

 Jumping 



Many horses are, to use a well known expression, 

 "born" hunters, and very little "tutoring" is required 

 to make an animal of this description thoroughly 

 finished in his work. On the other hand, the same 

 amount of time spent on horses of a different stamp 

 makes only the smallest impression. 



Before selecting a horse to train him for the hunting- 

 field, you ought to look with particular care into his 

 conformation. This, indeed, is an all-important 

 factor, because if the conformation happens not to be 

 on right lines, the animal can never become really 

 clever at his work. Under the circumstances it is 

 advisable to give the reader an outline of the build 

 of a true jumper. 



