Skillful Rider (Ex)
Replaces: This ability replaces the bonus feats gained at 6th, 12th, and 18th levels.
At 6th level, a hussar and his mount work in tandem to achieve amazing accomplishments of dexterity while riding. As long as the hussar is mounted, whenever he or his mount is required to attempt an Acrobatics, Climb, Escape Artist, Fly, Stealth, or Swim check, he can use his own modifier or his mount’s, whichever is higher. Additionally, regardless of whose bonus is used, the hussar gains an additional +2 bonus on all skill checks to overcome obstacles as part of a chase. At 12th level, this bonus increases to +4, and at 18th level, it increases to +6.
This ability replaces the bonus feats gained at 6th, 12th, and 18th levels.