But what for the generality I call a light or gentle hand, is at the same time as light as a feather, and yet firm, except in extraordinary cases.
More Quotes from William Cavendish:
By this way you may dress all sorts of horses in the utmost perfection, if you know how to practice it; a thing that is very easy in the hands of a master.William Cavendish
But there is nothing to be done till a horse's head is settled.
William Cavendish
I would have you fasten instead of holding it, the rein that comes back to your hand to the pommel of the saddle, because it has the greater force.
William Cavendish
But my method of the pillar, as it throws the horse yet more upon the haunches, is still more effectual to this purpose, and besides always gives him the ply to the side he goes of.
William Cavendish
The main secret for a horse that is heavy upon the hand, is for the rider to have a very light one; for when he finds nothing to bear upon with his mouth, he infallibly throws himself upon the haunches for his own security.
William Cavendish
Use gentle means before you come to extremity, and whatever lesson you work him, and never take above half his strength, nor ride him till he is weary, but a little at a time and often.
William Cavendish
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Light QuotesEnthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Also, if nothing else, writing this book has really changed the way I experience bookstores. I have a whole different appreciation for the amount of work packed into even the slimmest volume on the shelves.
Jesse James Garrett
Allow the world to live as it chooses, and allow yourself to live as you choose.
Richard Bach