How to Ride and School a Horse: With a System of Horse Gymnastics |
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... pommel of the saddle , shortening the reins until you feel the mouth of the horse . Hold the stirrup with the left hand , and insert the left foot ; seize a lock of the mane in the left hand , close to the crest of the neck , turning ...
... pommel of the saddle , shortening the reins until you feel the mouth of the horse . Hold the stirrup with the left hand , and insert the left foot ; seize a lock of the mane in the left hand , close to the crest of the neck , turning ...
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... mane and pommel , and pass the reins into the left hand . After the left hand has seized the mane the horse cannot prevent the rider reaching his seat ; and the rider firmly establishes himself before he withdraws the support of either ...
... mane and pommel , and pass the reins into the left hand . After the left hand has seized the mane the horse cannot prevent the rider reaching his seat ; and the rider firmly establishes himself before he withdraws the support of either ...
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... mane and the pommel . To those who have never tried it , this movement appears to be difficult . It is , in fact , very easy , and should be accomplished after a few trials by anyone who is 2 * AND SCHOOL A HORSE . 19.
... mane and the pommel . To those who have never tried it , this movement appears to be difficult . It is , in fact , very easy , and should be accomplished after a few trials by anyone who is 2 * AND SCHOOL A HORSE . 19.
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... mane and pommel as in mounting . Bear the weight upon the straightened arms as the right leg is brought over to the left side . Hold the body for a moment perpendicularly to the side of the horse , the whole weight being supported by ...
... mane and pommel as in mounting . Bear the weight upon the straightened arms as the right leg is brought over to the left side . Hold the body for a moment perpendicularly to the side of the horse , the whole weight being supported by ...
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... mane and pommel should be released . General Exercises . I. From the seat , grasping each side of the fore - part of the saddle , bear the weight of the body upon the extended arms , turning the balanced body first one way and then the ...
... mane and pommel should be released . General Exercises . I. From the seat , grasping each side of the fore - part of the saddle , bear the weight of the body upon the extended arms , turning the balanced body first one way and then the ...
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action aids application balance bear the weight bend body brought buttocks cadence centre of gravity curb curb-reins direct line direct rein equi equilibrium fix the croup foot forces fore-hand gait gallop give grasp hand and legs hang head heel hind hind-legs hold horse lead horse rears horse rises horse takes horsemanship induce keep knee lean back leap leaves the ground left hand left leg lessons librium long strides mane and pommel manége martingale ment motions mounted mouth move never obedient opposite fore-leg opposite spur pass permit pirouettes pivot practised pressure prevent the croup proper resistance rider will bring riding right hand right leg right rein right side saddle SCHOOL A HORSE school-riding seat Seize the mane snaffle snaffle-bit snaffle-rein standing step stirrups takes the long taught teaching the horse tension thighs trained horse trainer traverse trot turn vice W. H. ALLEN walk whip yield young horse
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Page 92 - The lady should so sit upon the horse that her weight will fall perpendicularly to the back of the horse ; her face directly to the front, her shoulders drawn back, and her elbows held to her sides. She will permit her body, from the hips upwards, to bend with the motions of the horse, in order that she may preserve her balance. The reins are to be held in the manner prescribed for men, the hand in front of the body, and in a line with the elbow. The whip is to be carried in the right hand, with...
Page 12 - HORSE GYMNASTICS. THE following exercises will be found of great service in giving strength to the seat, in aiding the balance, in teaching the habit of regaining a lost position without disturbing the tension of the reins, and in giving ease and grace to all the motions of the rider.
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