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on when he tires and keep him going 

 up-hill or over heavy ground if possi- 

 ble, using the whip freely, and not per- 

 mit him to stop until he is completely 

 done. 



There are some good riders who ad- 

 vise pulling a horse into a fence to stop 

 him, but there is always a chance of his 

 attempting to jump it, while, as the rider 

 tries to prevent this, the horse may be 

 thrown out of his balance or stride and 

 fall over the fence. If he is driven at a 

 high wall or other insurmountable ob- 

 struction the horse will stop so sudden- 

 ly that the rider is likely to be precipi- 

 tated over the animal's head, even if 

 she have a good seat. Again, the horse 

 may miscalculate the distance and run 

 into the object, perhaps seriously hurt- 

 ing himself and his rider. If this method 

 is to be employed, a grassy or sandy em- 

 bankment should be chosen, if possible, 



