32 RIDINLj, /)R/]'LYG and KINDRED SPORTS 



If you have a long homeward ride before you, 

 shift the saddle a little forward or backward 

 before starting. Always go on the crown of 

 the road and ride lightly on the bit rein with 

 just enough pressure to bring the horse back 

 on its haunches, thus changing the muscles 

 used. 



In this way, and in giving care and attention 

 when you have not money, hunting will be 

 found to cost very little indeed. If you have 

 to keep a horse, a good one is no more expen- 

 sive than a bad one in point of keep. 



It is the duty of every man who lives in a 

 hunting country to do all he can towards the 

 keeping up of the sport. Don't think how little 

 you can give to the hounds, but how much you 

 can possibly squeeze out. Always be civil and 

 courteous to those you meet, whether on foot or 

 horse. Deal with local tradesmen for ycur 

 requirements, domestic and stable. Walk a 

 puppy or two for the master. Always carry 

 some small change and reward generously but 

 not lavishly small services rendered, and always 

 add a courteous nod of thanks. I would as 

 soon think of going through a gate held open 

 for me without saying " Thank you," as I should 

 of sitting in a lady's drawing-room with my hat 

 on. 



Courtesy and politeness are far too much 



