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behind the first flight until, by experi- 

 ence and skill, she has earned 



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the right to take a better place. 



At first she should find out which of 

 the men go straight, yet ride cautious- 

 ly and manage to keep the hounds in 

 sight. Such a one she should choose as 

 her pilot, rather than a reckless rider or 

 one who shirks his fences. Unless she is 

 very well acquainted with him, a woman 

 should not let a man know that she is 

 following him. It annoys him to think 

 that some one is " tagging on behind," 

 or that he is responsible for the jumps 

 she takes. Above all things, she must 

 invariably give him or any one in front 

 of her time to get well away from a 

 jump before she takes it. This is of 

 the utmost importance, and is a point 

 neglected by men and women alike in 

 the excitement and impatience of a 

 run, 



