How to Ride and School a Horse: With a System of Horse GymnasticsW.H. Allen & Company, Limited, 1894 |
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... raised and inserted in the stirrups as far as the balls of the feet . The stability of the seat is dependent upon the weight of the body , the balance and the grasp of the thighs . The erect seat upon the breech , that we have described ...
... raised and inserted in the stirrups as far as the balls of the feet . The stability of the seat is dependent upon the weight of the body , the balance and the grasp of the thighs . The erect seat upon the breech , that we have described ...
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... , and the rest of the body in quiet , raise both knees to meet above the pommel of the saddle , and bring them back to the saddle , making the inner sides of the thighs take as many points of contact as AND SCHOOL A HORSE . 13.
... , and the rest of the body in quiet , raise both knees to meet above the pommel of the saddle , and bring them back to the saddle , making the inner sides of the thighs take as many points of contact as AND SCHOOL A HORSE . 13.
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... make him lead off with the right leg we shall raise that side with the right rein , and the horse will move off with his head in the proper position . The height at which the head of the horse will AND SCHOOL A HORSE . 31.
... make him lead off with the right leg we shall raise that side with the right rein , and the horse will move off with his head in the proper position . The height at which the head of the horse will AND SCHOOL A HORSE . 31.
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... raise the bridle- hand until the head is brought into the position in which the horse moves with the greatest ease and lightness . The snaffle - bit should be used to correct faults in the carriage of the head . We will suppose that the ...
... raise the bridle- hand until the head is brought into the position in which the horse moves with the greatest ease and lightness . The snaffle - bit should be used to correct faults in the carriage of the head . We will suppose that the ...
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... raises the opposite fore - leg . This will serve to improve the action of the gait , as well as to bring him to bear the pressure of the legs without flinching . When he will answer the pressure of the legs and bare heels by bringing ...
... raises the opposite fore - leg . This will serve to improve the action of the gait , as well as to bring him to bear the pressure of the legs without flinching . When he will answer the pressure of the legs and bare heels by bringing ...
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