The Horseman: A Work on Horsemanship; Containing Plain Practical Rules for Riding, and Hints to the Reader on the Selection of Horses. To which is Annexed a Sabre Exercise for Mounted and Dismounted ServiceH. G. Langley, 1844 - 141 стор. |
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... circles the lower jaw and acts as a curb . When the branches of the bit are drawn to the rear , the crook be- comes elevated , and consequently this piece of iron presses powerfully against the chin . All bits should be wide enough to ...
... circles the lower jaw and acts as a curb . When the branches of the bit are drawn to the rear , the crook be- comes elevated , and consequently this piece of iron presses powerfully against the chin . All bits should be wide enough to ...
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... circle upon his centre ; and if the bridle hand is kept firm and steady , and the leg or spur applied a little more to the rear , he will make the circle upon his fore legs . The reader will very readily perceive , that by in- clining ...
... circle upon his centre ; and if the bridle hand is kept firm and steady , and the leg or spur applied a little more to the rear , he will make the circle upon his fore legs . The reader will very readily perceive , that by in- clining ...
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... circle , or an arc of one , much larger than the rider intends . On the contrary , if the hand is abrupt , and the leg not applied to support him , he will interfere and trip himself . At the termination of these turns or wheels , the ...
... circle , or an arc of one , much larger than the rider intends . On the contrary , if the hand is abrupt , and the leg not applied to support him , he will interfere and trip himself . At the termination of these turns or wheels , the ...
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... circle ( the rider inclining inwards and supporting himself with the outer thigh ) , he must lead with the off fore foot , followed by the hind foot of the same side . When galloping to the left , or on a circle to the left , he must ...
... circle ( the rider inclining inwards and supporting himself with the outer thigh ) , he must lead with the off fore foot , followed by the hind foot of the same side . When galloping to the left , or on a circle to the left , he must ...
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... circle , the * The rider necessarily deviates from this position ( the left leg being closer and more advanced than the right ) when using the sabre to the right or right rear ; but the aids of the left leg and the bridle hand must be ...
... circle , the * The rider necessarily deviates from this position ( the left leg being closer and more advanced than the right ) when using the sabre to the right or right rear ; but the aids of the left leg and the bridle hand must be ...
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