136 HOW WOMEN SHOULD RIDE 



width as well as height to clear. When 

 Combined a ditch is on the near side of a 

 Obstacles wa n or f encCj the horse should 



be allowed time to see it. When it is 

 on the landing side, he should be sent at 

 it fast enough to carry him safely over. 



Thus far I have been supposing that 

 the horse has gone without a mistake, 

 Under these circumstances he should 

 not be struck — just to encourage him, 

 as some maintain — or he will grow to 

 dislike jumping if associated with a blow. 



No woman who rides much can ex- 

 pect to be always so perfectly mounted; 

 therefore, a few suggestions as to what 

 she should do in emergencies may be 

 of practical value. 



The most common fault of the jumper 

 is refusing, and it must be dealt with ac- 

 cording to its cause. If it arises 



Refusing . 



from weakness in the hocks, the 

 horse hesitating to propel himself by 



