Handbook of Athletic Sports, Volume 6Ernest Bell G. Bell & sons, 1891 - Athletics |
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... finger of the left hand between them , then draw them through the still open hand until you feel the horse's mouth ; turn the slack of the reins over the fore - finger to the off side , the mane side , of the neck ; twist a lock of the ...
... finger of the left hand between them , then draw them through the still open hand until you feel the horse's mouth ; turn the slack of the reins over the fore - finger to the off side , the mane side , of the neck ; twist a lock of the ...
Page 44
... finger of the left between them , and draw them through the hollow of that hand till the. MOUNTING WITHOUT STIRRUPS - FIRST POSITION . MOUNTING WITHOUT STIRRUPS - SECOND POSITION . MOUNTING WITHOUT STIRRUPS. 44 HORSEMANSHIP .
... finger of the left between them , and draw them through the hollow of that hand till the. MOUNTING WITHOUT STIRRUPS - FIRST POSITION . MOUNTING WITHOUT STIRRUPS - SECOND POSITION . MOUNTING WITHOUT STIRRUPS. 44 HORSEMANSHIP .
Page 45
... finger and thumb , but it is preferable to grasp the pommel with the left and the cantle with the right hand . Spring well from the ground into position No. 2 , raising the body by the strength of the arms and wrists , dwelling there ...
... finger and thumb , but it is preferable to grasp the pommel with the left and the cantle with the right hand . Spring well from the ground into position No. 2 , raising the body by the strength of the arms and wrists , dwelling there ...
Page 47
... finger , the thumb being firmly pressed upon them and the hand well closed , the strongest possible grip consistent with good riding is secured . The hand in proper position will be perpendicular to the pommel , the knuckles turned ...
... finger , the thumb being firmly pressed upon them and the hand well closed , the strongest possible grip consistent with good riding is secured . The hand in proper position will be perpendicular to the pommel , the knuckles turned ...
Page 48
... finger only . The position of the body is perfectly upright and straight , shoulders well squared , chest thrown out , small of the back drawn in , and the head so placed that the line of vision be directed straight between the horse's ...
... finger only . The position of the body is perfectly upright and straight , shoulders well squared , chest thrown out , small of the back drawn in , and the head so placed that the line of vision be directed straight between the horse's ...
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