SADDLE HORSES. 



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deaden, in physical exertion, even in physical fatigue, 

 still more in the agony of a contest. It is good and 

 pleasant to put on the gloves and face an antagonist 

 some ten pounds heavier than yourself, who would 

 not hesitate to send in a stinging straight counter on 

 the nose, if you gave him the opportunity ; the sensa- 

 tion of being thrown absolutely on your own resources 

 under these circumstances is exhilarating and whole- 



some : it 



is good, 



also, to handle a shell 



in rough 



water, with the consciousness that the least mistake 

 or flurry on your part would serve to capsize or 

 swamp your frail craft ; and 



good 



is it 



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best of all — to bestride a young and fiery horse, 

 whose safety as a vehicle depends upon your power 

 to grip him with leg and knee, and to guide and 

 restrain him with a firm, light hand. 



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