A Dictionary of Sports: Or, Companion to the Field, the Forest, and the Riverside. Containing Explanations of Every Term Applicable to Racing, Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Hawking, Archery, Etc. ... With Essays Upon All National Amusements |
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... MOUTH . The agitation of the tongue and the jaw of a horse that , by champing upon the bit , keeps his mouth fresh . It is shown by a white ropy foam , which is a sure indication of health , mettle , and vigour . ACTUAL CAUTERY ...
... MOUTH . The agitation of the tongue and the jaw of a horse that , by champing upon the bit , keeps his mouth fresh . It is shown by a white ropy foam , which is a sure indication of health , mettle , and vigour . ACTUAL CAUTERY ...
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... mouth a sense of sweetness accompanied with a considerable degree of astrin- gency . Whether exhibited exter- nally or internally , it is one of the most powerful astringents known . The most important use , however , of alum , in ...
... mouth a sense of sweetness accompanied with a considerable degree of astrin- gency . Whether exhibited exter- nally or internally , it is one of the most powerful astringents known . The most important use , however , of alum , in ...
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... the boughs , and can approach unsuspected till he comes within reach . APPUI ( in the Manège ) . The rest or stay upon the hand . It is the reciprocal effort between the horse's mouth and the bridle hand . | A just 16 APP ANT.
... the boughs , and can approach unsuspected till he comes within reach . APPUI ( in the Manège ) . The rest or stay upon the hand . It is the reciprocal effort between the horse's mouth and the bridle hand . | A just 16 APP ANT.
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... mouth and the bridle hand . | A just appui of the hand is the nice bearing up or stay of the bridle , so that the horse being awed by the sensibility and tenderness of his mouth , dares not rest too much upon the bit mouth , nor check ...
... mouth and the bridle hand . | A just appui of the hand is the nice bearing up or stay of the bridle , so that the horse being awed by the sensibility and tenderness of his mouth , dares not rest too much upon the bit mouth , nor check ...
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... mouth . A wooden ball , covered with cloth , put on his chaul , and pressing him be- tween the jaw bones , will prevent him from bringing his head down close to his breast . ARM , with the lips . When a " 6 ASSART . An offence against ...
... mouth . A wooden ball , covered with cloth , put on his chaul , and pressing him be- tween the jaw bones , will prevent him from bringing his head down close to his breast . ARM , with the lips . When a " 6 ASSART . An offence against ...
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