172 HOW WOMEN SHOULD RIDE 



ing her horse a few moments' respite, 

 which she can afford to do if well 

 enough up to notice what the hounds 

 are doing. 



She must be guided as to her course 

 Choosing by the character of the country 

 a Line over wm ' c h s he is riding. 



If the hounds run over a succession 

 of small hills, much unnecessary exertion 

 may often be spared the horse by gal- 

 loping around the base of them, instead 

 of over their crest. But the hounds 

 must not be lost sight of too long, or a 

 sharp turn may hide them from view 

 and conceal the line they have taken. 



When a very steep hill is to be de- 

 scended, it should be done by going 

 down sideways in a zig-zag course, so 

 that in case of a slip or stumble the 

 horse will not roll over, as he might 

 if attempting to make the descent in 

 a straight line. 



