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between the bar and the ground which gives the 

 jump a more natural appearance. 



Trap -jumping necessitates cleverness rather than 

 extraordinary jumping powers. The hurdles need 

 not be more than three-and-a-half feet high, and it 

 is preferable to have the second slightly lower than 

 the first. 



All wings at the sides of the various jumps should 

 be from two to three feet higher than the hurdles, 

 and horses will be less likely to shy past the ends. 



