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On ascending and descending steep ravines it is 

 preferable for the rider to dismount and lead his 

 horse, whilst he should always be ready to give a 

 lady the advantag'e of the best ground, and to render 

 her any assistance she may require in getting over 

 awkward and dangerous obstacles. 



THINGS TO BE AVOIDED. 



Generally speaking, riding amongst sheep should 

 be avoided as far as possible, particularly amongst in- 

 lamb-ewes, as it is well known to practical and exper- 

 ienced hunting m^n that disastrous consequences 

 frequently follow the disturbance of in-lamb-ewes. 

 When in-lamb-ewes are excited and rushed together 

 by hounds the chances are that a large percentage of 

 abortions are very likely to occur immediately after, 

 as well as a number of displacements at a later stage, 

 and the Icsses entailed on farmers by this indiscretion 

 are sometimes heavy. Sheep folded on turnips should 

 also be avoided as far as it is practicable ; they are 

 frequently confined in small areas and will rush over 

 nets and other obstacles when hounds are near. 

 Scent will not lie where sheep are closely folded 

 together — a fact which sly reynard is ever watchful to 

 take advantage of. Many a good rattling run has 

 been brought to an abrupt termination by coming in 

 contact with sheep. Gates should not be left open if 

 possible as great inconvenience is often entailed upon 

 shepherds by stock getting mixed, etc. ; the work of 

 a few seconds on the part of riders will frequently 



