British manly exercises : in which rowing and sailing are now first described; and riding and driving are for the first time given in a work of this kind ... / by Donald Walker.

  • Walker, Donald, active 1840.
Date:
1834
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Credit: British manly exercises : in which rowing and sailing are now first described; and riding and driving are for the first time given in a work of this kind ... / by Donald Walker. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ANIMATIONS, SOOTIIINGS, AND CORRECTIONS. 13] the back, with the whip held by the fingers like a pen, the lash being downwards, or across the tridlehand before, the whip being held with the lash upwards. ANIMATIONS, SOOTIIINGS, AND CORRECTIONS. Animations proceed from the hand, the leg, the whip, or the tongue. Those of the hand and of the legs have been described among the aids. Animations of the whip are mild taps to quicken the horse, or, if the lash is upwards, switching it in the air. The animations of both legs and whip threaten punish- ment ; and accordingly, with sluggish horses, both spurs and whip may be necessary. The animation of the tongue is produced by placing the tongue flat against the roof of the mouth, and suddenly displacing the posterior part of it by drawing the air la- terally between it and the palate. This noise is animating to the horse; but, if too much continued, or too frequent, its effect is destroyed. Soothings are the reverse of animations, and are used to dispel the fears of horses, and to give them confidence. The voice soothes by soft and mild tones ; the hand, by gentle patting, or stroking; the body and legs, by relin- quishing all unnecessary firmness, and sitting easy. A horseman should have perfect command of his temper as well as invincible patience and perseverance, to make the horse comprehend and perform. He must demand but little the first time; he will be more readily obeyed the
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