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... given . It is sometimes urged that games must be learnt by practice , and not from books ; but while it may be admitted that theory without practice is of no use , it is equally true that practice , without proper guidance , is often ...
... given . It is sometimes urged that games must be learnt by practice , and not from books ; but while it may be admitted that theory without practice is of no use , it is equally true that practice , without proper guidance , is often ...
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... given to but very few . The pupil who has commenced late in life will always find it difficult to throw off a certain riding school mannerism unless , so soon as a safe firm seat has been secured , the lessons are continued on horses ...
... given to but very few . The pupil who has commenced late in life will always find it difficult to throw off a certain riding school mannerism unless , so soon as a safe firm seat has been secured , the lessons are continued on horses ...
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... given for one pony , and some , the property of officers of the 11th Hussars , sold at public auction on the eve of the corps sailing for South Africa , changed hands at a still longer price . Fashion , without valid reason as usual ...
... given for one pony , and some , the property of officers of the 11th Hussars , sold at public auction on the eve of the corps sailing for South Africa , changed hands at a still longer price . Fashion , without valid reason as usual ...
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... given to tripping . Those now being bred in this country are rapidly acquiring increased stature , and with the change of habitat they appear to lose this slovenly habit . In the face of persistent opposition this terse , active , and ...
... given to tripping . Those now being bred in this country are rapidly acquiring increased stature , and with the change of habitat they appear to lose this slovenly habit . In the face of persistent opposition this terse , active , and ...
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... given a light mouth . Their object is , through certain indications , to make the rider understood and obeyed by the horse , and it is necessary that these indications should be such that the rider can employ them instantaneously and ...
... given a light mouth . Their object is , through certain indications , to make the rider understood and obeyed by the horse , and it is necessary that these indications should be such that the rider can employ them instantaneously and ...
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