The British Cavalry: With Remarks on Its Practical OrganizationLongman, Brown, Green, Longmans & Roberts, 1858 - 104 sider |
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Side 6
... leg of a thorough- bred horse , will weigh more than that from one coarsely bred . There is every reason to believe that the average height of the English thoroughbred horse has been gradually increasing , by a decreasing ratio , up to ...
... leg of a thorough- bred horse , will weigh more than that from one coarsely bred . There is every reason to believe that the average height of the English thoroughbred horse has been gradually increasing , by a decreasing ratio , up to ...
Side 14
... legs and feet . Cape horses are to be purchased at very moderate prices , and an average of 267. would mount a light cavalry regiment perfectly . It is a great pity that more of the better class are not sent on to India ; the passage ...
... legs and feet . Cape horses are to be purchased at very moderate prices , and an average of 267. would mount a light cavalry regiment perfectly . It is a great pity that more of the better class are not sent on to India ; the passage ...
Side 15
... legs are as fresh as a foal's . He is always in good condition , and is very good tempered ; and though entire , is perfectly quiet to ride , even amongst mares . He has accompanied me on eight different sea voyages , and is a first ...
... legs are as fresh as a foal's . He is always in good condition , and is very good tempered ; and though entire , is perfectly quiet to ride , even amongst mares . He has accompanied me on eight different sea voyages , and is a first ...
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... ; evidently well cared for , and showing that his master knows what amount of work is just necessary to keep his bodily powers in full vigour , without injuring his legs . The saddle is light , C 4 23 CHAP IV MEN AND HORSEMEN.
... ; evidently well cared for , and showing that his master knows what amount of work is just necessary to keep his bodily powers in full vigour , without injuring his legs . The saddle is light , C 4 23 CHAP IV MEN AND HORSEMEN.
Side 24
... legs and stirrups behind him , the rider , at the slightest pull , falls forward , and has the a A disobedient servant and a disobedient soldier are equally use- less ; but a disobedient horse is not only useless , but often very ...
... legs and stirrups behind him , the rider , at the slightest pull , falls forward , and has the a A disobedient servant and a disobedient soldier are equally use- less ; but a disobedient horse is not only useless , but often very ...
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