Chapter 3

I’d never been in such a ridiculous situation! How on earth was I going to stop my horse?

The Much Middlesteeple Gazette later chronicled how all the spectators from Ring One, viz. Parade of Muchmore Foxhounds, had run over to Ring Three, which was supposed to be Jumping: Three foot Sixbut had now turned into Chase the Showjumper. Apparently all the anti-hunt villagers, who thought the horsey set were a bunch of stuck-up snobs, were thrilled. They clapped and cheered and wolf-whistled. No one paid attention to the other rings—the entire show-ground gathered to watch the impromptu display in Ring Three. They probably hoped my saddle would slip under Crusader again as an added bonus.