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Leaping 



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In riding-schools, ladies who never intend to 

 hunt, are frequently taught to leap the bar. The 

 practice is certainly beneficial ; as it tends to con- 

 firm the seat, and enables the rider more effectu- 

 ally to preserve her balance, should she ever be 

 mounted on an unsteady or vicious horse. 



Leaps are taken, either standing or flying, over a 

 bar, which is so contrived as to fall, when touched 

 by the horse's feet, if he do not clear it : it is placed 

 at a short distance from the ground, at first ; and 

 raised, by degrees, as the rider improves. The 



