How to Ride and School a Horse: With a System of Horse GymnasticsW.H. Allen & Company, Limited, 1894 |
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... may . I believe that every horse is suscep- tible of being taught to carry his head in position , and I shall endeavour to show how this end may be brought about . HOW TO RIDE AND SCHOOL A HORSE . PART I. XX INTRODUCTION .
... may . I believe that every horse is suscep- tible of being taught to carry his head in position , and I shall endeavour to show how this end may be brought about . HOW TO RIDE AND SCHOOL A HORSE . PART I. XX INTRODUCTION .
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... carry over the right leg , and sink into the saddle . When the seat is obtained , release the holds upon the mane and pommel , and pass the reins into the left hand . After the left hand has seized the mane the horse cannot prevent the ...
... carry over the right leg , and sink into the saddle . When the seat is obtained , release the holds upon the mane and pommel , and pass the reins into the left hand . After the left hand has seized the mane the horse cannot prevent the ...
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... upon the buttocks , make the inner sides of the thighs , from the knees up , grasp the saddle . The body must be held erect , the shoulders thrown back , and the chin drawn in ; and the elbows should be carried 6 HOW TO RIDE.
... upon the buttocks , make the inner sides of the thighs , from the knees up , grasp the saddle . The body must be held erect , the shoulders thrown back , and the chin drawn in ; and the elbows should be carried 6 HOW TO RIDE.
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... carried close to the sides . The legs , from the knee down , should hang without stiffness , and the feet will , without effort , find their proper place , parallel with the body of the horse . The length of stirrup - leather will be ...
... carried close to the sides . The legs , from the knee down , should hang without stiffness , and the feet will , without effort , find their proper place , parallel with the body of the horse . The length of stirrup - leather will be ...
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... carry their knees up to the pommel of the saddle , for the Mexicans , who are better riders , extend the leg to its full length . It is in spite of bad systems that these peoples who live on horseback become skilful in the management of ...
... carry their knees up to the pommel of the saddle , for the Mexicans , who are better riders , extend the leg to its full length . It is in spite of bad systems that these peoples who live on horseback become skilful in the management of ...
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