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... possible way , until , as in the case of Cruiser , it is declared dangerous to approach him , even with food ; that no man can ride him ; in fact , that he is an animal beautiful to B 2 MR . RAREY'S MODE OF SUBDUING HORSES . 19.
... possible way , until , as in the case of Cruiser , it is declared dangerous to approach him , even with food ; that no man can ride him ; in fact , that he is an animal beautiful to B 2 MR . RAREY'S MODE OF SUBDUING HORSES . 19.
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... possible effort to avoid putting a foot upon his master whenever " On the bare earth exposed he lies . " If , however , his owner , from a bad seat or from false precaution , has suddenly thrown himself from his back , it is often ...
... possible effort to avoid putting a foot upon his master whenever " On the bare earth exposed he lies . " If , however , his owner , from a bad seat or from false precaution , has suddenly thrown himself from his back , it is often ...
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... possible , to enable him to take care of his feet , and in case of treading on a rolling - stone to recover his balance by throwing it up . Now , when in this position , if the rider , following the instinct and the example of the horse ...
... possible , to enable him to take care of his feet , and in case of treading on a rolling - stone to recover his balance by throwing it up . Now , when in this position , if the rider , following the instinct and the example of the horse ...
Page 40
... possible , curb - bits and curb - chains ( as their names truly denote ) have been in- vented , by which the animal in all his movements on parade or on the road is slightly thrown on his haunches , with his head raised more or less ...
... possible , curb - bits and curb - chains ( as their names truly denote ) have been in- vented , by which the animal in all his movements on parade or on the road is slightly thrown on his haunches , with his head raised more or less ...
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... possible manner - namely , in his own way . If we should have succeeded in satisfying our readers that they cannot ride too slowly at timber , we trust they will pardon us if we now endeavour to enforce upon them as an equally immutable ...
... possible manner - namely , in his own way . If we should have succeeded in satisfying our readers that they cannot ride too slowly at timber , we trust they will pardon us if we now endeavour to enforce upon them as an equally immutable ...
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