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 D Y tne character of the country 

 a Line ove r which she 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. 



