You must in all Airs follow the strength, spirit, and disposition of the horse, and do nothing against nature; for art is but to set nature in order, and nothing else. — William Cavendish Copy Share Image
But we ought to consider the natural form and shape of a horse, that we may work him according to nature. — William Cavendish Copy Share Image
The horse's neck is between the two reins of the bridle, which both meet in the rider's hand. — William Cavendish Copy Share Image
You may observe in all my lessons, that I tell you how the legs go, and those who are unacquainted with that, are entirely… — William Cavendish Copy Share Image
By this way you may dress all sorts of horses in the utmost perfection, if you know how to practice it; a thing that… — William Cavendish Copy Share Image
Use gentle means before you come to extremity, and whatever lesson you work him, and never take above half his strength, nor ride him… — William Cavendish Copy Share Image
You should pull him back besides in all the lines before the quarter, just as you make the others advance. — William Cavendish Copy Share Image
And he that said that a horse was not dressed, whose curb was not loose, said right; and it is equally true that the… — William Cavendish Copy Share Image
The main secret for a horse that is heavy upon the hand, is for the rider to have a very light one; for when… — William Cavendish Copy Share Image
But my method of the pillar, as it throws the horse yet more upon the haunches, is still more effectual to this purpose, and… — William Cavendish Copy Share Image
Be always lavish of your caresses, and sparing in your corrections. — William Cavendish Copy Share Image
