RIDING TO HOUNDS 



down, both because the rider more easily 

 falls clear of her mount, and also because 

 she is in no danger of being crushed by a 

 sharp pummel. The modern apron skirt 

 and safety stirrup strap have practically 

 ehminated the danger of being "dragged". 



Some horses look smart with hogged 

 manes, but many a good rider has been 

 saved a fall or has kept his saddle in place 

 during a steep climb by a friendly grip on 

 his horse's mane. 



The proper place for grooms is in the 

 rear of the field and not beside or imme- 

 diately behind you. They should not take 

 a jump until every sportsman has passed 

 it. Nor have you the right to let them 

 school your unruly horses to the discom- 

 fort of the rest of the field. 



A word as to "post mortem" hunting. 

 Nothing is more enjoyable than to discuss 

 with other sportsmen around a cheerful «Post 

 fire, the incidents of a fine run. Remem- Mortem" 

 ber, however, that the whole interest of Hunting 

 the run did not center in your own achieve- 

 ments, and that others— particularly those 



Grooms 



