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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... kind of horse , the qualities of a hackney ; one that is pleasant , strong and safe , for a traveller ; one , bold , strong , active and spirited , for mili- tary purposes ; another , with more action and endurance , for hunting ; and ...
... kind of horse , the qualities of a hackney ; one that is pleasant , strong and safe , for a traveller ; one , bold , strong , active and spirited , for mili- tary purposes ; another , with more action and endurance , for hunting ; and ...
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... kind of action - whether up , as in a rearing horse , or downward before , as in a plunging one . The lips and tongue are the hardest parts of the mouth upon which the bit acts ; the bar , roof , and chin , the most sensitive . CHAPTER ...
... kind of action - whether up , as in a rearing horse , or downward before , as in a plunging one . The lips and tongue are the hardest parts of the mouth upon which the bit acts ; the bar , roof , and chin , the most sensitive . CHAPTER ...
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... kind of mouth , it will be necessary to point out some of his most prominent faults . If a horse has a short neck , clumsy limbs , heavy shoulders , or is higher in the croup than the withers , it is to be presumed that he has a bad ...
... kind of mouth , it will be necessary to point out some of his most prominent faults . If a horse has a short neck , clumsy limbs , heavy shoulders , or is higher in the croup than the withers , it is to be presumed that he has a bad ...
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... his right shoulder against him . * Horses of this kind are generally upon their haunches ; they can reach , but cannot gather . In this position , he will be enabled to hold THE HORSEMAN . 31 66 To Hold the Horse, 66 To Lead the Horse,
... his right shoulder against him . * Horses of this kind are generally upon their haunches ; they can reach , but cannot gather . In this position , he will be enabled to hold THE HORSEMAN . 31 66 To Hold the Horse, 66 To Lead the Horse,
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... kind word from the rider , or switching the whip , animates the horse . Caresses are employed to dispel the fears of the ani- mal and to give him confidence , or show him that the rider is satisfied with his performance . These can be ...
... kind word from the rider , or switching the whip , animates the horse . Caresses are employed to dispel the fears of the ani- mal and to give him confidence , or show him that the rider is satisfied with his performance . These can be ...
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