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Page 84
... move foot or hand ; but what of that ? By that one trial I had become free , as I may say , of the whole equine species . No more fatigue , no more stiffness of joints , after that first ride round the Devil's Hill on the cob . GEORGE ...
... move foot or hand ; but what of that ? By that one trial I had become free , as I may say , of the whole equine species . No more fatigue , no more stiffness of joints , after that first ride round the Devil's Hill on the cob . GEORGE ...
Page 117
... move . I took off my spurs and climbed down towards him , and as soon as I had reached the trembling animal I began to unsaddle him with the utmost care , for , should he move and fall , I would at least save my few precious belongings ...
... move . I took off my spurs and climbed down towards him , and as soon as I had reached the trembling animal I began to unsaddle him with the utmost care , for , should he move and fall , I would at least save my few precious belongings ...
Page 216
... move- ments . Thus , when the horse breaks off into a gallop , the rider ought to bend forward , since the horse will be less likely to slip from under ; and so to pitch his rider off . So again in pulling him up short the rider should ...
... move- ments . Thus , when the horse breaks off into a gallop , the rider ought to bend forward , since the horse will be less likely to slip from under ; and so to pitch his rider off . So again in pulling him up short the rider should ...
Contents
CARE OF TACK | 47 |
BUYING A HORSE by R Ansell Wells | 61 |
FACT FANCY | 67 |
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