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“Now being upon the haunches (as he necessarily must be in this case) is it impossible but he must be light in hand, because no horse can be rightly upon his haunches without being so.” quote by William Cavendish
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“Now being upon the haunches (as he necessarily must be in this case) is it impossible but he must be light in hand, because no horse can be rightly upon his haunches without being so.”

William Cavendish

About This Quote

Source Letter: 1650s equestrian advice

He describes the difficulty of riding a horse correctly.

In simple terms: Riding a horse properly is challenging.

Key Takeaway

Practice proper riding technique.

Themes

equestrianism skill balance

Mood

practical instructive

Type

historical technical

When to use this quote

  • horse riding lessons
  • competition
  • recreational riding

Key Concepts

posture control

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps improve your riding balance?
  • How does equipment affect performance?
A Different Perspective

Physical limits may impede ideal form.

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