William Cavendish

But we ought to consider the natural form and shape of a horse, that we may work him according to nature.

— William Cavendish

The horse's neck is between the two reins of the bridle, which both meet in the rider's hand.

— William Cavendish

You may observe in all my lessons, that I tell you how the legs go, and those who are unacquainted with that,…

— William Cavendish

By this way you may dress all sorts of horses in the utmost perfection, if you know how to practice it; a…

— William Cavendish

Use gentle means before you come to extremity, and whatever lesson you work him, and never take above half his strength, nor…

— William Cavendish

You should pull him back besides in all the lines before the quarter, just as you make the others advance.

— William Cavendish

But there is nothing to be done till a horse's head is settled.

— William Cavendish

And he that said that a horse was not dressed, whose curb was not loose, said right; and it is equally true…

— William Cavendish

Without knowing this, no man can dress a horse perfectly.

— William Cavendish

The main secret for a horse that is heavy upon the hand, is for the rider to have a very light one;…

— William Cavendish

But my method of the pillar, as it throws the horse yet more upon the haunches, is still more effectual to this…

— William Cavendish

Be always lavish of your caresses, and sparing in your corrections.

— William Cavendish

Now being upon the haunches (as he necessarily must be in this case) is it impossible but he must be light in…

— William Cavendish

These are excellent lessons to break him, and make him light in hand: but nothing puts a horse so much upon his…

— William Cavendish

You must in all Airs follow the strength, spirit, and disposition of the horse, and do nothing against nature; for art is…

— William Cavendish