STEEPLECHASE RIDING. 



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by the pressure of the legs, and if need be, by a touch of 

 the spuis, so that the animal may not overjump himself, 

 and may get away again in his stride. Of the two faults 



Fig. 253. View of 15th fence, from landing side. 



it is better to go too slow, with the horse properly in hand, 

 than very fast with a loose rein at water. 



Fig. 254. Usual open ditch with guartl rail. 



If possible a man should avoid riding close, say half a 

 lengthy behind ari opponent in .a chase when nearing a fence ; 



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