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HINTS ON HORSEMANSHIP 



particularly noted that they are all the same. Once 

 the principle is grasped, there is nothing more to 

 do than to put it into^practice. 



Sketch No. 12 



This is the correct attitude when jumping the fence. 



Note the length of his reins, which are the same as when 

 approaching the fence, and also note that the horse has his head 

 perfectly free. 



Also that the rider's knees are "pointed," and that the stirrup 

 leathers are perpendicular. 



The reins should be the same length when landing 

 as when approachmg a fence. The reason for this 



