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VGW(HU.768.081
21 Jul 1768:11 (896)
The following are the feats which Mr. Wolton advertises he
performs in horsemanship, viz. 1. He rides two horses on
full speed, standing upright with one foot on each saddle.
2. He rides one horse, picks up his pistols, or anything
from the ground, or engages to ride a mile on full speed,
his hand sweeping the ground all the time. 3. He dismounts
on full speed, and leaps on and over the horse several
different times. 4. He rides between two horses on full
speed, fires a pistol with his knees bent to the ground. 5.
He takes a flying leap over the bar with two horses, sitting
on both saddles. 6. He lies across two horses, and goes
over the bar on full speed. 7. He stands upright with one
foot on each saddle, and takes a flying leap over the bar.
8. He makes the horse lie down with him at the word of
command, and get up at the same. 9. He rides two horses,
beating a drum, on full speed. 10. He rides three horses on
full speed.
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