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Page ix
... never , to in- flict punishment . For instance , if a horse rears , the spurs must be employed to force the action of the hind - quarters , and so to drive him forward ; but having brought about that result , they must not be thrust ...
... never , to in- flict punishment . For instance , if a horse rears , the spurs must be employed to force the action of the hind - quarters , and so to drive him forward ; but having brought about that result , they must not be thrust ...
Page x
... never yield while angry . A contest between horse and rider should always be avoided , for , in addition to the chances that the former will prove the victor , a high - spirited animal may be made in- curably vicious , when by milder ...
... never yield while angry . A contest between horse and rider should always be avoided , for , in addition to the chances that the former will prove the victor , a high - spirited animal may be made in- curably vicious , when by milder ...
Page xiii
... the horse is taught to calm his fears at the sound of the voice of man -if he is never ill - treated , in or out of the stable if he does not perceive timidity upon the part of his masters , and if INTRODUCTION . xiii.
... the horse is taught to calm his fears at the sound of the voice of man -if he is never ill - treated , in or out of the stable if he does not perceive timidity upon the part of his masters , and if INTRODUCTION . xiii.
Page xiv
... never show vice . The Saddle . The tree , of the pattern known to the world as the English saddle , should be selected and covered to permit the rider , with his peculiarities of figure , taking an erect position from his but- tocks ...
... never show vice . The Saddle . The tree , of the pattern known to the world as the English saddle , should be selected and covered to permit the rider , with his peculiarities of figure , taking an erect position from his but- tocks ...
Page xv
... effects of both of these are required in schooling and in riding the horse . And , although they are never to be used simultaneously , the action of one must often follow that of the other in a manner INTRODUCTION . XV.
... effects of both of these are required in schooling and in riding the horse . And , although they are never to be used simultaneously , the action of one must often follow that of the other in a manner INTRODUCTION . XV.
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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 HANDS AND LEGS hang head heel hind hind-legs hold HORSE GYMNASTICS 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 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 91 - ... rider carries her left leg back, as many are in the habit of doing. 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...
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