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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... less concussion when the shoulder is placed well forward . The horse is also safer ; for , having less weight lying before the legs , he is not so likely to have the centre of gravity thrown before them by any acci- dental trip ...
... less concussion when the shoulder is placed well forward . The horse is also safer ; for , having less weight lying before the legs , he is not so likely to have the centre of gravity thrown before them by any acci- dental trip ...
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... less muscular exertion is required to raise it . The distance from the stifle joint to the point of but- tock , and from the latter point to the hip or haunch- bone , cannot be too great . The stifle joint should be on a vertical line ...
... less muscular exertion is required to raise it . The distance from the stifle joint to the point of but- tock , and from the latter point to the hip or haunch- bone , cannot be too great . The stifle joint should be on a vertical line ...
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... less exertion is required to raise the leg . If these points were closer , the contraction of the muscle would be much less , and the point of the shoulder could not be sufficiently projected and elevated ; nor could the leg be raised ...
... less exertion is required to raise the leg . If these points were closer , the contraction of the muscle would be much less , and the point of the shoulder could not be sufficiently projected and elevated ; nor could the leg be raised ...
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... less so than those of the racer and hunter . The oblique or slanting pastern is essential to pleasant action , as there is less concussion . The foot should be in proportion to the bulk of the horse - open at the heel and high . The ...
... less so than those of the racer and hunter . The oblique or slanting pastern is essential to pleasant action , as there is less concussion . The foot should be in proportion to the bulk of the horse - open at the heel and high . The ...
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... less powerful , according to the position or distance of the eye in the cheek piece from the barrel or fulcrum . * The cross - bar serves to strengthen the branches of the bit and prevent them from hooking the reins of other horses . 2 ...
... less powerful , according to the position or distance of the eye in the cheek piece from the barrel or fulcrum . * The cross - bar serves to strengthen the branches of the bit and prevent them from hooking the reins of other horses . 2 ...
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