MODERN RIDING 26l 



CHAP. II. 



OF HUNTING. 



Every system of riding, except the manege, 

 is occasionally used in Hunting, but the seat 

 which is properly called the Hunting-seat, is 

 that of riding in the stirrups. 



The intention of this style of riding, is to 

 give the horse a steady and firm support from 

 the hand, and to relieve yourself from the 

 friction and heat which you would receive 

 from strong and continued gallops, if seated 

 close down in the saddle. 



The first thing to be considered is the 

 length of stirrup, which must not be too 

 short, though somewhat shorter than what 

 was recommended for road riding. That 



