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THE DEVELOPMENT OF EQUITATION 



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the case in a pair dating from the fifteenth century from 

 Gwalior in my own possession (Fig. 140). 



The Spur. The Greeks of classical times do not appear 



Fig. 141. Prick-spurs. 1. Ancient Eoman. 2. Xorman spur, Castle 

 Jordan, Co. Westmeath. 3. Norman spur. 4. Tuddenliam Eiver, Suffolk. 

 5. Medieval English spur. 



to have used the spur. Xenophon certainly does not mention 

 it as part of the horseman's equipment, although he recomends 

 the use of top-boots. But it seems to be indicated on the foot 



