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part of the rider will hamper the 

 efforts of the animal. A horseman of 

 experience should know that neither 

 rule will apply to all cases. If, after 

 a fall, the horse raises his head from 

 the ground and shows a determination 

 to get upon his feet, any action upon 

 the part of the rider might interfere 

 with his intelligently directed efforts. 

 But if the horse lies with his head 

 upon the ground and makes no effort, 

 or if he struggles violently in his panic 

 he should receive assistance from or be 

 steadied by the rider's hand. A word 

 of encouragement will often rouse him 

 to a deliberate effort if the fall has 

 cowed him. 



After the horse will take his leap 

 in the gallop neatly and evenly, he 



