| 单词 | saddle horse |
| 例句 | A note elaborates that Tío Alejandro was the one who used to own English saddle horses and taught you four girls to ride. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z But he had money in his pockets, a big shouting laugh for everybody, and a saddle horse for me. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked for the saddle horses, but the corral was empty. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z Howard got up on his saddle horse, Chulo, Smith got on Pumpkin, and the sextet trotted out to the course for a prerace blowout. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z No-one would stop or question a groom in fine clothes leading a war horse and a lady's saddle horse down to the river, and Lasaraleen had plenty of grooms to send. The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z He brought in a big truck of a saddle horse named Chulo so he could ride out with Smith on the track. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s one of my favouritest chores, but that’s only true if I’m allowed to take Old Flapjack ’stead of one of the saddle horses. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z He curried and brushed two saddle horses in the stalls, talking quietly to them all the time; and he had hardly finished when the iron triangle started ringing at the ranch house. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “Looks like they got a new saddle horse,” he blurted out, loud enough for Smith to hear. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “What right had a young man born and raised in the wet heart of Seattle, I asked myself, to saddle horses under Montana’s endless sky?” Review | A Montana cowboy, troubled by the violence that ‘won’ the West 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z A panel credited Baffert for time served from an initial suspension that makes the two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer eligible to saddle horses in New York again on Jan. 26. NYRA suspends Baffert 1 year; eligible to return in January 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z He rode across the country on saddle horses he imported from Wyoming and, along the way, became the American government’s most trusted source on Haiti. Invade Haiti, Wall Street Urged. The U.S. Obliged. 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z This week, he will saddle horses at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Mountaineer in West Virginia and Belterra. Rich Strike’s Derby Win Has Given Horse Racing a Welcome Reboot 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z The other case involves a dead saddle horse, four dead cows and more than 30 missing cattle. Missing, dead livestock cases investigated in Sioux County 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z He was at Parx Racing to saddle horses in the Cotillion Stakes and Pennsylvania Derby, but wasn’t feeling well and didn’t come to the track. Monday Sports In Brief 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z They put on quaint livery, saddle horses, greet each other and, as the frigid rain turns to hail, prepare for another day in the open air. How long will France hunt with hounds? 2012-12-26T00:14:40Z Rise up, rise up, my trusty man, saddle horses for thee and me. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z These accomplishments, added to a light mouth and a temper of equal courage and moderation, or, in short, "manners," make that rare creature,—the perfect saddle horse. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z I neither give or get, but if I had the price of a saddle horse in my breeches it wouldn't go into my stocking. Travelers Five Along Life's Highway 2012-03-11T03:00:12.927Z He drew a long sigh when, wiping his mouth on a jumper sleeve, he stepped from the house and followed Bruce toward the corral where the saddle horses ate hay. Bruce of the Circle A 2012-03-06T03:00:27.120Z It is very cold and foggy this morning, impossible to ride; we see all the grooms exercising the saddle horses in the Park. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z Two peasants who live here as coachmen come out of their room, and go in an easy manner, swinging their arms, to saddle horses for the ladies and gentlemen. What Shall We Do? 2012-01-29T03:00:11.167Z There are two kinds of "perfectly trained" saddle horses. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z “If you have a good saddle horse, I’d like to have him,” said Merry. Frank Merriwell's New Comedian The Rise of a Star 2012-01-20T03:00:15.013Z "Both saddle horses gone ... they're gone," he muttered to himself and started from the room on a run. Bruce of the Circle A 2012-03-06T03:00:27.120Z “Well, hardly all of that,” qualified the smiling owner of the saddle horse Cyclone. The Girl Scouts at Rocky Ledge Nora's Real Vacation 2012-01-20T03:00:14.427Z When the car drove up, Nixon was to take my saddle horse by the bridle, walk up and shake hands with me. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z I may, moreover, safely assume that after you have once owned a School-trained horse, you will never again be content with what might be appropriately termed the "perfect saddle horse" of commerce. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z “Is this the best saddle horse you have?” he asked. Frank Merriwell's New Comedian The Rise of a Star 2012-01-20T03:00:15.013Z I did not pay much for it, nor is it worth very much: it is a good saddle horse, but as a draft horse it does not amount to much. The Norwegian Fairy Book 2011-11-22T03:00:08.940Z But, oh! the flood runs stronger Than e'er it ran before; The saddle horse is failing, And only half-way o'er! The Coo-ee Reciter 2011-11-20T03:00:16.890Z He was warned of the danger, but persisted in his purpose of preventing the stealing of their band of gentle saddle horses. History of 'Billy the Kid' 2011-11-19T03:00:22.640Z There were grooms waiting at the gate with saddle horses, just as our old Carmine used to wait for us. Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 2011-11-10T03:00:11.267Z We rounded up a few saddle horses, among which was my old favorite Jimmy, and set out for Dodge City to purchase the supplies necessary for the journey. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z There are many competent guides in the vicinity who will arrange special trips, either on foot or by saddle horse, and either stopping at hotels or camping out, according to the preference of the party. Rocky Mountain [Colorado] National Park 2011-11-05T02:00:11.333Z He may choose between a saddle horse or a coach. The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z While in hiding in Fort Sumner the “Kid” stole a saddle horse from Mr. Montgomery Bell, who had ridden into town from his ranch fifty miles above, on the Rio Pecos. History of 'Billy the Kid' 2011-11-19T03:00:22.640Z We made a turn in the public gardens or promenade where there were quite a number of handsome carriages and saddle horses—many officers riding. Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 2011-11-10T03:00:11.267Z From the description given, he was just what I wanted for a saddle horse. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z "I'm afraid not, as we haven't got any saddle horses at present," answered Harry. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z The best saddle horses we possess being now occasionally produced by crossing the race horse with a pony mare. Small Horses in Warfare 2011-10-26T02:00:30.897Z If she had not been riding one of the finest saddle horses in the country, she would have appeared to greater disadvantage. The Angel of the Gila: A Tale of Arizona 2011-10-16T02:00:17.623Z I dare say he had driven us often to one of the gates to meet the saddle horses. Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 2011-11-10T03:00:11.267Z Then I sold the poorest nag of my three platers to a banker in town for a stylish saddle horse. Taking Chances 2011-09-21T02:00:36.667Z For a trip of less than 4 days, saddle horses or packing mules will cost $2 a day; 4 days or more $1.50 a day. Sequoia [California] National Park 2011-09-21T02:00:31.497Z Lauzun was permitted to give dinners, to buy saddle horses, "to ride in the court and on the bastions." Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z A saddle horse would be a necessity to him; he could not appropriate to his use any of Cornelius Nel’s horses. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z On the night of our arrival at Hardin, a fine saddle horse had been hamstrung in his owner's stable by wolves. Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club 2011-08-20T02:00:11.973Z Go back and get a wagon and my saddle horse. Hope Hathaway A Story of Western Ranch Life 2011-07-07T02:00:27.303Z The span, saddle horses, a pony for Reginald were all in her mind. The Higher Court 2011-06-27T02:01:00.213Z The chuck wagon had gone, followed by the bed wagon and the cavet, the last made up of one hundred and forty saddle horses, stringing along the road, a solid column of horse flesh. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z At daybreak next morning, the saddle horses were ready, and we started for Manitchkaia on the confluence of the Manitch with the Don. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z One night two of the three saddle horses stampeded and went back straight as the crow flies to their home range, so that we did not get them until on our return from the trip. Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club 2011-08-20T02:00:11.973Z There the soft-voiced twin was talking with Carter, praising, enthusiastically, the points of his pinto cayuse, and comparing it with the blooded saddle horse which Sydney had just brought from Hathaway's home-ranch at Hope's request. Hope Hathaway A Story of Western Ranch Life 2011-07-07T02:00:27.303Z I ran the owner down by mere chance; and we'll find him on a foothill ranch, with the pair in question, saddle horses, too. The Higher Court 2011-06-27T02:01:00.213Z More saddle horses are used than in any other park or like recreational region in this country. Glacier National Park [Montana] 2011-06-21T02:00:29.217Z The stable contains some capital saddle horses, that tempted us to make a long excursion through the forest. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z In June, Jamie and I were often on horseback—I learning to ride a good Kentucky saddle horse that Mr. Ewart had added to the stables. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z Now, I'll lend you a saddle horse—if you can ride," she went on demurely, "and we'll ride round the range till supper. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z Grand Teton is primarily a saddle horse park. Grand Teton [Wyoming] National Park 2011-05-19T02:00:05.867Z Waterproof slickers are furnished free with saddle horses. Glacier National Park [Montana] 2011-06-21T02:00:29.217Z They went ashore and hired saddle horses to visit some resort a few miles out of town. The Comstock Club 2011-05-18T02:00:16.367Z There were horses stamping and snuffing, heavy farm-horses with Roman noses and bushes of hair round their pasterns, as well as slender, restless saddle horses. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z But what about saddle horses for a rapid bolt? The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z One may rent saddle horses without guides, but only to ride over well-defined trails in designated areas. Grand Teton [Wyoming] National Park 2011-05-19T02:00:05.867Z This includes a guide-cook and furnishes each person with one saddle horse, one pack horse, bed, tent, canteen, slicker, and subsistence for the trip. Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado 2011-04-24T02:00:07.467Z His bunch was in the lower pasture and two saddle horses waited at the gate. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z Every inhabitant of York, able to indulge in the luxury of a carriage, or a saddle horse, or given to extensive pedestrian excursions, continued to regret the inaccessibleness of the peninsula. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z Not a thing had been left behind, and baggage like his could not have been carried on a saddle horse. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z Deck had been provided with a saddle horse from the stable of the Lyndhall planter, so that all of them were well mounted. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z His eyes lighted with pleasure when he saw the saddle horse that had been provided for him from the maharajah's stable. The Three Sapphires 2011-02-07T03:00:24.770Z The colts hung close to their mothers, snorting and rolling their wide eyes, while the saddle horses stood with legs apart, getting their wind. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z Showy carriages and saddle horses are the peculiar characteristics of the "moving spectacle" in the streets of south-western towns. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 2 2011-02-05T03:00:13.817Z The entire force of servants was at hand; saddle horses and carriages were ready, and the greater number of invited guests had already arrived. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z The party crossed the bridge and came to the saddle horses. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z Still, their saddle horses and pack-mules were systematically shot down, until they were afoot again. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z The saddle horse, seeing it, avoided the brunt of the first blind rush, taking the Captain's shoulder on his rump as the black hurtler went past, striking thin air. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z An old mule grazed all alone, and in a pole corral at one side were three nice-looking saddle horses. The Lost Wagon 2010-12-20T17:12:36.807Z Mr. Mauran, of New York, has a fine gig and saddle horse, now in his 45th year, sound, spirited, and playful as a kitten. Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. Colonel Belthorpe had sent Sam back for his saddle horse, and presently he galloped to the front. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z If necessary these could be abandoned, but meanwhile they would save the saddle horses. The Land of Strong Men Then silence, while the mares stood rigid and the saddle horse held his breath. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z Two saddle horses were tied to the fence, and Joe recognized one of them as Percy Pearl's fine thoroughbred. The Lost Wagon 2010-12-20T17:12:36.807Z One day I shall chuck it all up, go and live in the country, have big dogs and a saddle horse, dress in tweeds and read the local agricultural rag.' A Bed of Roses Then he gave me his daughter's saddle horse to use as long as I was his guest, that I might explore the valley and study its birds to the best advantage. A-Birding on a Bronco Invariably now he rode Chief, who was becoming a most dependable saddle horse. The Land of Strong Men Susan and I kept our saddle horses at the local riding academy, where they were well cared for and exercised on the many days when we couldn't or did not wish to take them out. The Book of Susan A Novel E. P. Dixon took "Reb" for a saddle horse, giving me a pony instead, which exempted my team. An Artilleryman's Diary Useful carriage horses and saddle horses are bred in many localities. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" Swimming, sailing and canoeing are popular water sports; saddle horses are available and hiking is a favorite occupation. Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia He kept a carriage and horses, but could not afford a saddle horse. Thomas Jefferson Unsaddling Every hour or so loosen the cinches of your saddle horse and raise the saddle and blankets an inch or so to permit a current of air to pass through. Camp and Trail He traveled in a wagon, accompanied by a saddle horse. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 The bunch of saddle horses was shut up in the water pen. Stepsons of Light While I was still resting in the shade of the cabin a man appeared, leading two saddle horses and bearing a missive from Dr. Howe, requesting my immediate return. Reminiscences, 1819-1899 She asserted that her saddle horse seemed to know that it would soon be led forth to battle, and told us a number of marvellous stories about that clever animal. Waldfried A Novel The Rangers present immediately scattered for their saddle horses, while I took a pack and went in search of supplies. Camp and Trail As he approached Trutlinger's house he was not a little astonished to find some of the yeomen of the guard, in the green and ash-colored livery, before the house door, holding some saddle horses. Tales from the German. Volume II. The Lichtensteins, The Sorceress, The Anabaptist Johnny gathered up what saddle horses were in the pass and moved them along with his cripples. Stepsons of Light Somewhere near the end he managed to squeeze in the information that he had treated a sick animal at the Furnay place—a saddle horse, he said, lying automatically as the lesser of two evils. Clean Break "Get me a strong saddle horse," I impetuously demanded. The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. Sometimes we could get a good saddle horse for Mademoiselle Capello and then she often did the whole day’s travel on horseback. Francezka The Deacon immediately started Abraham Lincoln and the boy on saddle horses to bring in the neighbors to see the boys, and get the money that had been sent them. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign The saddle horse survived as by a miracle. Eyes Like the Sea V—— recognised the figure as that of old Daniel, and saw him open the stable-door and go in, and soon afterwards bring out a saddle horse. Weird Tales. Vol. I He saw the Mexicans rob the bodies of the dead and lead away their saddle horses, after having cooked breakfast for themselves in the deserted camp. Geronimo's Story of His Life They are kind to me most sertainly in a way, but as I jused to be kind to my favorite saddle horse. The So-called Human Race There's a saddle horse out there for you. Mystery Ranch We approached Don Gaspar, who had his own saddle horse and that of Vasquez, not to speak of the remaining pack-animals. Gold Instead of the saddle horses she expected to see, Dr. Morton and Ernest were awaiting her in the spring wagon. Chicken Little Jane on the Big John No, madame, but I noticed a saddle horse at a little distance, held by a mounted soldier with a carbine. The Missourian "Bob," said Hardy, "they are no use for saddle horses, except for ladies; but they will do well for what we bought them." A Danish Parsonage At the agency he brought out a saddle horse, and, following a trail across the undulating hills on the reservation, reached the wagon-road below the ranch, without arousing Talpers's suspicion. Mystery Ranch Some walked afoot and unencumbered, some carried apparently all their belongings on their backs, one outfit comprising three men had three saddle horses and four packs–a princely caravan. Gold In the subsequent absence, however, of Lillburn in London, the order was repeated, and Mr. Gibson was made prisoner, his house plundered, and his saddle horse, draught horses, and oxen carried off. A History of Horncastle from the earliest period to the present time One of the needs that Hartigan very soon became aware of in his far-flung pastoral work was that of a good saddle horse. The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country Lewis and Clarke, the Hudson's Bay Company men, and Marcus Whitman, supplemented their sturdy limbs and indomitable courage with the trusty saddle horse, the slow prairie schooner or the rude river raft. The Beauties of the State of Washington A Book for Tourists A pack-animal and saddle horse stood disconsolately in the greasewood, getting what slender grazing was available, but not being allowed to wander far. Mystery Ranch While the rest of the party were to ride for the corral, and round up everything that looked like a saddle horse; this last with a view to preventing any chances of ultimate escape. The One-Way Trail A story of the cattle country His saddle horse stood at the door—for he had been too excited for any orders regarding it. A Noble Woman Then, as the Southerner did not reply, Kyle continued: "I'll give you two steady young saddle horses raised in the country and proof against pinkeye and loco weed." The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country Further down the trail one of the troopers answered him: “There’s four saddle horses with ’em,” he said thoughtfully. The Law-Breakers Then, we must have a couple of saddle horses for you and the American young lady. The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals He left the hut and Jim watched him stumping busily away across to the big barn where the saddle horses were kept. The One-Way Trail A story of the cattle country I saw that the horse had been one of medium size,—a saddle horse, shod with a "store" shoe, remodelled by some smith. Dwellers in the Hills That was the beginning of bargaining, and the end was that the Kentuckian got two native saddle horses and two hundred and fifty dollars cash. The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country It was evening, and four saddle horses were tied together in a bunch, ready saddled for the road. The Law-Breakers I’m not going to give expensive bridge parties or keep three motors and a saddle horse––I can’t ride any more, anyway––and I’m not going to have a professional reader for papa. The Gorgeous Girl Every man who can afford it owns a saddle horse in this city, and the men are universally good riders. Aztec Land And so it required two capacious carriages and two saddle horses to convey them. Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend Before a month had gone, Hartigan was offered fifty dollars for the colt; and this in a land where twenty-five dollars is the usual price for a saddle horse. The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country He ran up to the saddle horse, and, casting the neck-rope loose from the neck yoke, looped it over the horn of the saddle. The Law-Breakers She had scarcely time to feel her disappointment before a man emerged from the stable leading a saddle horse. The Heart of Thunder Mountain Baby Bunting nodded sagaciously, and nuzzled after Kit who was cleaning up the best looking saddle horse brought in from the Indian herd. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine Before proceeding far I was tempted by the beautiful appearance of the country to saddle horses, to hunt in the mountains westward of my course. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. At three o'clock I mounted my favorite saddle horse "Billy" and by order of General Custer, led my regiment in advance of the division, toward Locke's Ford on the Opequon creek. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War Down came the whip again, and the great team, with the saddle horse beside them, raced with bellies low to the ground. The Law-Breakers With a nod of satisfaction to each other, they grinned, tied their saddle horses on behind, clambered into the front of the wagon and started off. The Spoilers of the Valley “Adios,” he repeated, and his spurs tinkled as he strode through the patio to the portal where the saddle horses were waiting. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine Seeing his own saddle horse at the gate he had let them go on to the Terrace without him, while he stopped, thinking to find his mother or sister there. The Bondwoman I see you helped yourself to a new saddle horse,” Tom observed significantly, coming up behind Lance. Rim o' the World These chairs were for the Director and his wife, who, however, would not use them, preferring saddle horses. Herbert Hoover The Man and His Work Abandoning the tonga, I hired saddle horses—not without considerable difficulty—and evening had arrived when we started to descend from Muré, which is at an altitude of 5,000 feet. The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ The Original Text of Nicolas Notovitch's 1887 Discovery Isobel untied the saddle horses from the rear of the buckboard. Out of the Depths A Romance of Reclamation Or if the harness be thrown over a draught horse, or the saddle placed on the back of a saddle horse, the same object may be accomplished. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families She watched him pick up a rope and go into the far corral where a few extra saddle horses dozed through the hot afternoon. Rim o' the World Gus and Brown brought in the saddle horses, and soon the men were riding down to the corrals. Valley of Wild Horses As the boys went home they stopped by the livery stable to hire three saddle horses. Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight “We have only the two saddle horses today,” replied Blake. Out of the Depths A Romance of Reclamation They then turned into the main street, a very wide, splendidly paved thoroughfare crowded with automobiles, carriages, mule teams, saddle horses, and indeed every possible kind of conveyance. Battling the Clouds or, For a Comrade's Honor There was a saddle horse, Jamie, a Roman-nosed bay of uncertain temper and a high, rocking gait, which she sometimes used for long trips. Rim o' the World He had the firewood collected, and the saddle horses in for their grain before Blinky presented himself. Valley of Wild Horses After he becomes a better horseman you may see him occasionally riding on his own saddle horse, comfortably seated on a hard saddle and carrying his clothing and papers in a pair of saddle bags. Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight He considered himself a saddle horse, not a pack animal. The Trail of the Goldseekers A Record of Travel in Prose and Verse He wandered up the stream a short distance and was surprised to see a saddle horse standing dejectedly on the trail. The Merriweather Girls in Quest of Treasure Lightning had struck the side hill just beyond the grove, and the shock of it had knocked down and stunned the two disputants, and three saddle horses standing in the muddy overflow from the spring. Rim o' the World Beyond the saddle horses grazed the day herd of cattle. Valley of Wild Horses There were seven saddle horses and a carriage, all of which were at our service, and I had a chamberlain to attend on me. A Sailor of King George “Order a pair of saddle horses, and have them around at one-thirty, please.” In Her Own Right After dinner Melissy’s saddle horse was brought around, and she joined her father to ride back with him for a few miles. Brand Blotters The Devil’s Tooth outfit is going to have a lot more saddle horses broke gentle than what they’ve got now. Rim o' the World All the saddle horses, and even some of the pack animals, were affected by the scent of the wild herd. Valley of Wild Horses He was very nice, and a little later when he rode away on his great big beautiful prancing saddle horse, I thought maybe he was going to be a good teacher after all. Shenanigans at Sugar Creek The old families won’t have them—they’re innovations—the saddle horse and the family carriage are still to the fore with them. In Her Own Right The French seem to have been afforded very good service by the so-called cacolets—saddle horses with pack saddles for the sick and wounded. Operations Upon the Sea A Study A few benches and a stove and table would transform it into a seat of learning, and there were an old shed and corral where the pupils might keep their saddle horses during school hours. Rim o' the World Beyond the margin of the lake, four hundred fine saddle horses grazed and kicked and bit at one another. Valley of Wild Horses “Now, bring me a horse, a real saddle horse—the kind you give a kingdom for!” she demanded. Penny of Top Hill Trail We were taking 30 saddle horses, two bullock teams, and one horse team. Reminiscences of Queensland 1862-1869 I got my saddle horse and we moved down the trail, the Captain talking about his placer. The Sheep Eaters We were getting ready to hire saddle horses when the twin lights of an automobile came glaring down the street. Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror Van Shaw protested that his party had two extra saddle horses and that as for himself he preferred to walk. The High Calling A buggy and two saddle horses before the door were the only signs of business about the place. Her Mother's Secret About the new year one of my saddle horses came into the camp with a portion of a spear stuck in his rump. Reminiscences of Queensland 1862-1869 Keep your best saddle horses up and at least one of you stay right here at the ranch all the time. The Gold Girl It was dusk when he headed westward, old Baldy, lightly packed, trotting meekly at the tail of his saddle horse. Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters Johnnie bought Dorothy a stout saddle horse to replace the forest pony she usually rode; and at last, on a sunny morning, the little cavalcade rode along the river-path towards Gloucester. Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea Dad said the anarchists went into executive session and took up a collection to send a man to Berlin to fill the emperor's saddle horse with cut feed like dad suggested. Peck's Bad Boy Abroad Being a Humorous Description of the Bad Boy and His Dad in Their Journeys Through Foreign Lands - 1904 The big boss keeps this plot for his saddle horse to graze on. Blue Ridge Country "Have you a good saddle horse for sale?" she asked, abruptly. The Gold Girl "A Mr. Forbes of Boston wrote me to meet him here about some saddle horses." Stubble Old boss had a fine saddle horse and you know the Yankees had a old horse with the footevil and you know they turned him loose and took old boss's saddle horse. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives, Part 4 With sixty acres of corn in shock, and three barns full of grain, excellent farm and saddle horses, and a number of best blooded cattle, the question of property was worthy of a thought. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Two saddle horses, five mules and three milch cows, with six as fierce hunting dogs as ever run down an antelope, constituted their live stock. The American Family Robinson or, The Adventures of a Family lost in the Great Desert of the West There were no saddle horses in evidence, and we calculated that we would have a considerable advantage. The Story of Cole Younger, by Himself They returned in the stage with the Director and Freet, the two saddle horses leading behind. Still Jim They began when poor MacMechem—an able practitioner he was, too—was thrown from his saddle horse in the park and died in the ambulance before they could get him to the Matthews Hospital. The Blue Wall A Story of Strangeness and Struggle Then I must have a saddle horse and there must be a pony for the children. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume IX (of X) They take rides; her father has bought her a beautiful saddle horse, and they generously insist that Violet shall accompany them because Floyd is always busy. Floyd Grandon's Honor Around the fence stood vehicles of all descriptions, saddle horses, and a few ponies on which cowboys sat lazily, looking on. Land of the Burnt Thigh If the rider had won, Devil might have become a good saddle horse. Roosevelt in the Bad Lands After inspecting the buildings, we were supplied with saddle horses and rode over the farm. The Land of the Kangaroo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through the Great Island Continent We may safely leave her alone while we go back and bring our saddle horses here, for we must bring them in order to hide them to-day and use them to-night. Cruel As The Grave She's gentle, too, and a saddle horse, that is, for a man. Floyd Grandon's Honor He had an apartment here and kept his servant Joe and his handsome team, besides his saddle horse. A Little Girl in Old Boston "I got a saddle horse and rode over the country," said Merrifield afterward, "and I'm telling you, the first day I rode out I never saw a live animal." Roosevelt in the Bad Lands Travis led his saddle horse, and as they walked to the gate, the sweet and scarcely perceptible odor of the crepe-myrtle floated out on the open air. The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills Joe tied the two saddle horses to one of the trees, and came around to the cart to help his master. Cruel As The Grave "Do as you choose; you have money enough for all expenses, and it may be as well to hire a saddle horse to carry me back." Messenger No. 48 One day Old Man Wright, come spring, he goes down to the stockyards and buys a good saddle horse for Bonnie Bell to ride. The Man Next Door By gosh, he wanted that saddle horse so bad," said Joe a long time after, "that we were afraid to let him have it. Roosevelt in the Bad Lands She heard the gallop of a saddle horse coming. The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills Joe led the saddle horses close behind, and so they went on. Cruel As The Grave It may occur in saddle horses from jumping, or it may be produced by falling over an embankment, or a violent fall upon the haunches may produce it. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse As he pulled his saddle horse in the direction of the smoke he noticed that there were no footprints in the trail and a stillness which impressed him as peculiar pervaded the place. The Lady Doc The three Canadians thereupon became suspicious and announced more firmly than before that they did not have an extra saddle horse. Roosevelt in the Bad Lands Jezebel only laughed and as the gate of the corral scraped when Mullendore pulled it open to herd a saddle horse and pack ponies through, she called out in her harsh croak: “Hello, Pete!” The Fighting Shepherdess Lumber wagons were plentiful, with straw and quilts in the bottom to serve as shock-absorbers, while saddle horses were tied to every hitching post and cottonwood. The Dude Wrangler Among horses, those employed in heavy draft work or that are driven over bad roads are more exposed than light-draft or saddle horses, and animals of different ages are not equally liable. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse They were riding that afternoon and the saddle horses were at the long hitching post in front of the hotel when Symes came down the street as Essie stepped from the doorway. The Lady Doc After her breakfast she walked down to the corral to talk to Bradley about the saddle horses. Laramie Holds the Range “Never mind—I’ll borrow a saddle horse in the morning and go after it.” The Fighting Shepherdess After the early breakfast, at which all the family hospitably presided, back of the house were found waiting three saddle horses, and two bullocks for pack animals. Gold Seekers of '49 The disease is a common one, especially in heavy horses used for draft, in cavalry horses, cow ponies, and other saddle horses, and in runners and trotters. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse It was with mixed feelings that Dr. Harpe saw Van Lennop ride briskly from the livery stable leading a saddle horse behind his own. The Lady Doc He sent handsome saddle horses over for three of us. Diary in America, Series Two He guaranteed a first class A1 cook, with a signed contract to wash his hands before breakfast, a good saddle horse for each guest, and plenty of bedding. The Fighting Shepherdess I want a place where I can keep saddle horses and cattle. A Daughter of the Middle Border It involved a route by saddle horse and pack train of over 1,200 miles, but it was carried out in perfect order. Policing the Plains Being the Real-Life Record of the Famous North-West Mounted Police Then I walked in to Walsall and there hired a saddle horse which I bestowed in the stables of the beer shop. Recollections With Photogravure Portrait of the Author and a number of Original Letters, of which one by George Meredith and another by Robert Louis Stevenson are reproduced in facsimile Well, it can hardly be necessary for you to have three saddle horses at once. Peggy Stewart at School The large, old coach and the saddle horses were brought around. The Long Roll "I purchased him as a saddle horse purely for my own use and pleasure." Frank Merriwell's Races At last two buggies rattled down the drive with much shouting of farewells and ten minutes later Jimmy's saddle horse clattered off at a gallop. The Tyranny of Weakness During this fight we lost all but six of our horses, our entire packing outfit and our extra saddle horses, which the Indians stampeded, then rounded them up after the fight and drove them off. The Life and Adventures of Nat Love Better Known in the Cattle Country as "Deadwood Dick" Then at the last moment, Mrs. Vincent decided to send all the saddle horses to Severndale for the summer months and keep only the carriage horses and the white groom at the school. Peggy Stewart at School Before the door were five saddle horses, with a groom or two. The Long Roll "It is rather remarkable that you should pay such a price for a mere saddle horse," declared Browning. Frank Merriwell's Races Bell, when he went, rode his saddle horse. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 2 My saddle horse was shot from under me; at about the same time my partner James Holley was killed, shot through the heart. The Life and Adventures of Nat Love Better Known in the Cattle Country as "Deadwood Dick" Turning to his aide, He bade him hastily to give the word To saddle horse. The Song of the Exile—A Canadian Epic A long, rippling snort of fear from his saddle horse, picketed near his bed, awakened him and probably saved his life. The Blood of the Conquerors In this letter, which is written in Latin, he announces to the duke that he is about to set out for France, and asks him for a saddle horse. Lucretia Borgia According to Original Documents and Correspondence of Her Day He kept mighty good teams and he had two fine saddle horses. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Oklahoma Narratives They proved good saddle horses, but as soon as they were turned out with the ranch horses they would start for their old feeding grounds, leading the other horses with them. The Life and Adventures of Nat Love Better Known in the Cattle Country as "Deadwood Dick" "Did you feel as though you wanted to spend as much money as two saddle horses would cost?" The Girl Scouts at Home, or, Rosanna's Beautiful Day There were bright, cool days that fall when, lacking work to do, he took his shot-gun and a saddle horse and went for long rambles. The Blood of the Conquerors He knew just how much she thought of the steed she had sacrificed, her pet saddle horse. Young Captain Jack The Son of a Soldier He was sired by our Allan-a-Dale, a registered saddle horse; his mother is Janie, that I used to ride barebacked and without a bridle. David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story To get them going was our only duty at present, and we well knew the importance of saving our saddle horses for the more serious work before us. The Life and Adventures of Nat Love Better Known in the Cattle Country as "Deadwood Dick" At a reasonable price we bought out another cattleman, his ranches, cattle and saddle horses. Ranching, Sport and Travel He realized that but for the snort of the saddle horse he would now be lying under the tree with the top of his head crushed in. The Blood of the Conquerors They had also cows, and a number of driving and saddle horses, among them Virginia's pony Billy, on whose back she had been held and taught to ride when she was only seven years old. Ten American Girls From History In fact, the only difficulty was to find the girl herself, once she and the great coat were on the back of a saddle horse. The Cross-Cut In a few moments every man was in the saddle, as we always kept our saddle horses picketed out, so they could not join the other horses. The Life and Adventures of Nat Love Better Known in the Cattle Country as "Deadwood Dick" The saddle horses in charge of the horse "wrangler" accompany the wagon. Ranching, Sport and Travel Afterward, with great difficulty, he loaded the man on his saddle horse, where he sat heavily, clutching the pommel with both hands. The Blood of the Conquerors Their "outfit" consisted of a covered wagon with four draught and three saddle horses. To The Front A Sequel to Cadet Days Manuelito, a swarthy Mexican, would drive the mules; the captain would ride his own pet saddle horse, Gregg, and a discharged soldier, whom he hired for the purpose, would ride McIntosh, the other charger. Sunset Pass or Running the Gauntlet Through Apache Land I and a number of friends were in a place called Holbrook, Ariz. A dispute started over a saddle horse with the following result. The Life and Adventures of Nat Love Better Known in the Cattle Country as "Deadwood Dick" Our party captured their saddle horses and camp outfit, but did not feel themselves strong enough to continue the chase in such a country. Ranching, Sport and Travel Presently they began to hear voices; then, catching a glimpse of McGurvin's hitching pole, they saw a saddle horse secured there. Frank Merriwell, Junior's, Golden Trail or, The Fugitive Professor When Bill judged that the supply reached twenty tons, he built a rude sled with a rack on it, and hauled in the hay with a saddle horse. North of Fifty-Three When Willy's escape with the dugout was assured Ramos disappeared for a moment and returned leading two saddle horses which had been hidden in the brush of the hammock. The Plunderer It was in June, and we had come up from Colonas after some saddle horses, and I met and talked with him. The Life and Adventures of Nat Love Better Known in the Cattle Country as "Deadwood Dick" In winter I only kept up two saddle horses, picked ponies, favourites and almost friends. Ranching, Sport and Travel The saddle horses were ready, held by one of the hotel servants. The Forfeit Down in the Temple carriage drive the worried man could see a boy holding a mettlesome saddle horse, caparisoned for a woman's use. The Henchman But when they discovered that, beside his own saddle horse, he had taken David's, their gladness suffered a check. The Emigrant Trail After a and one hundred extra saddle horses and several pack horses, on the trail. The Life and Adventures of Nat Love Better Known in the Cattle Country as "Deadwood Dick" The saddle horses when not in use were in my care. Ranching, Sport and Travel He had gone to the barn to order a fresh saddle horse for the master of the Obar. The Forfeit Steve counted it a good augury that a saddle horse was waiting for him to ride. Steve Yeager At that hour come to me with the best saddle horse in your regiment. The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 She rode through a small herd of saddle horses that flashed away before her swift approach, their manes and tails flying, and scarcely realised that she had disturbed them. The Short Cut The pick of his saddle horses, a dozen of them, were grazed during the day in the fields near the house and at night were brought in and stabled. Daughter of the Sun A Tale of Adventure Presently a "hand" appeared leading a saddle horse. The Forfeit But the saddle horse was rented at times to white folk of whom Sam approved. Ralestone Luck There is always a greater demand for saddle horses than is supplied. Twentieth Century Negro Literature Or, A Cyclopedia of Thought on the Vital Topics Relating to the American Negro "Well, all we want now is for the saddle horse also to throw up the sponge and we shall be complete." The Poor Plutocrats There are no carriages to speak of in such places, even a saddle horse about the waterfront is a rara avis. Voyage of the Liberdade I had a regular saddle horse, two pair of horses for ca'yage. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4 I will mount one of these saddle horses and ride alongside. In the Irish Brigade A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain He rose impatiently and made his way to the livery-stable, where he hired a saddle horse. The Lighted Match In a moment however she revived, and, with energy, almost with violence, entreated me to saddle horses, to take her away, away to London—to her brother—at least to save her. The Last Man I dare say she has already bought you a nice saddle horse. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma The trip was usually made in wagons, oxcarts, etc., although the young women of the big house rode handsome saddle horses. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4 Mike took his seat on the box, and Desmond mounted one of the saddle horses, and led the other. In the Irish Brigade A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain The venture with livestock may begin with chickens and end with saddle horses, but it is nothing for the uninitiate to enter into lightly or unadvisedly. If You're Going to Live in the Country The nights were moonlight now, and requesting the further services of the officer in assisting him to procure a good saddle horse and a guide, Manning resolved to start at once for Butte City. The Burglar's Fate And The Detectives A community devoted to the raising of fine saddle horses is all but certain to be a community devotedly fond of horse racing. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies One gay fellow was in a bright green dressing-gown like overcoat: he said that his wife—a hard-featured woman who looked as if nobody loved her—had brought his saddle horse. The Luck of Thirteen Wanderings and Flight through Montenegro and Serbia Below he saw four men, two saddle horses, and a horse and wagon. Westerfelt For the family that can afford and enjoy saddle horses, it is pleasant to have them, but with their advent the country home becomes still more complicated. If You're Going to Live in the Country "It's them Bar A saddle horses," continued the cowboy, without noticing the interruption. The Texan A Story of the Cattle Country The horse herd would be culled of its likeliest saddle horses while the market was best. Skyrider George dropped the telephone, kissed Gertrude, and on the back of her Kentucky saddle horse flew into the darkness to direct matters at the mills as best he could. The Harris-Ingram Experiment Five minutes later he was bargaining for a saddle horse at the one livery stable in the camp, offering and paying the selling price of the animal for the two days' hire. Empire Builders There is a saddle horse especially for me and a little shotgun with which I am to kill sage chickens. Letters of a Woman Homesteader By that I mean not only the mule and horse teams, but also the utility driving teams and the saddle horses used by the cowboys. The Killer But I don't think much of your idea that we can drag this machine home with our saddle horses. Skyrider A saddle horse and dogs galore would square me with Jane, beyond question; but what about Jack? The Fat of the Land The Story of an American Farm Men had often died through lack of attention, as the country was too rough to permit of anything but a saddle horse to pass. Fanny Goes to War In light-harness or saddle horses, it may render the subject practically valueless or unserviceable if the condition cannot be corrected. Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 The Invigorator and saddle horses followed at a respectful distance. The Killer Close to the trail two saddle horses were tied. Sundown Slim The right way to mount—facing toward his tail In tying a saddle horse in the stable for feeding or rest always loosen the girth and throw the stirrups over the saddle. Outdoor Sports and Games Kit Carson, who had from the first acted as captain, ordered three men to take the recovered animals back to where they had secured their saddle horses. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself Every servant of the household was stirring; carriages and saddle horses were standing ready for the start, and nearly all those invited to join the hunt had arrived. The Northern Light Bidding Punchard and the negroes ride on, I flung myself from the back of my sweating steed, ran into the wood, and soon returned with the saddle horses. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow But the boys did not mind this discomfort as they rode along, leading the two riderless saddle horses. The Rover Boys on the River The Search for the Missing Houseboat We must be sure our saddle horse is sure footed. Outdoor Sports and Games This gentleman gave me a cordial reception, and did what Englishmen seldom ever do, lent me his saddle horse to ride to the Abbey. Three Years in Europe Places I Have Seen and People I Have Met Down from some petted Princeling's silver-trimmed saddle horse it smiles its electrifying, wistful smile into the Peasant's sodden weariness. The Indiscreet Letter Can you have some sort of conveyance—" "Only conveyance I could promise is a saddle horse, and that won't be very pleasant, either. The Lookout Man For years he had been breeding and training saddle horses for the markets in New England. In the Days of Poor Richard A saddle horse should always be spoken to gently but firmly. Outdoor Sports and Games He would bring saddle horses from a stable so that they could start within the hour and travel all night. A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today Long ago Helen's fancies had been ensnared by the big picturesque ranch; long ago her heart had gone out to a fine saddle horse. The Desert Valley She proved that beyond all doubt when she ordered a saddle horse, for she had last ridden upon the back of a horse when she was about fourteen years old. The Lookout Man Then, swimming as best he could, seeking to keep her head and his above the water, he left the rest to a certain rangy, yellow-sorrel saddle horse. Six Feet Four After we once learn it, the motion of a good saddle horse is almost like a rocking chair and riding becomes one of the most delightful of outdoor pastimes. Outdoor Sports and Games Crawford borrowed without permission of the owner the nearest saddle horse and put it to a lope. Gunsight Pass How Oil Came to the Cattle Country and Brought a New West Weary had been sent, two weeks ago, to the upper Marias country after three saddle horses that had strayed from the home range, and which had been seen near Shelby. The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories Have a saddle horse brought for me, if you can find nothing better. The Lookout Man Already he made out here and there the saddle horses which had brought so many "stags" so many miles to the dance, and which stood tied to tree and shrub. Six Feet Four You can pay him by taking him for your saddle horse. Mavericks The usual number of dogs were moving about, or peacefully basking in the sun; a few saddle horses were standing with dejected air, hitched to various tying-posts. The Story of the Foss River Ranch A Tale of the Northwest He slipped from the rock and led the way back to the saddle horses. When A Man's A Man And paying seventy-five dollars to these imitation punchers to fight her gentle saddle horses, no colt, it seemed, having been ridden on the place in the memory of man. Ma Pettengill Thornton noted the vehicles as he passed them, and turned to look at the saddle horses, saying to himself, "So-and-so is here from Pine Ridge, So-and-so from the Corners." Six Feet Four They left Charleton's ranch early one morning, driving a sheep wagon which trailed four saddle horses. Judith of the Godless Valley He lashed the animals into a gallop which made the saddle horses extend themselves to keep up. The Story of the Foss River Ranch A Tale of the Northwest This company of riders, each with from three to five saddle horses in his string, would assemble at one of the ranches participating in the rodeo. When A Man's A Man Then distemper broke out among the saddle horses. Ma Pettengill But if you can find an' saddle horses for us we'll slip out the back door at dusk an' make our get-away. A Man Four-Square The saddle horses and teams were hitched to the stout fence that surrounded the cemetery, and Lost Chief Valley crowded about the open grave. Judith of the Godless Valley At six he rose and dressed, asked the astonished cook for an egg and coffee, went to the stables, and ordered a groom to saddle horses and follow him. Westways We rode two of the best saddle horses in the judge's stable and there were no better in that region. The Light in the Clearing In crossing Mongolia, heavy baggage is carried on camels, but every traveler takes a cart for riding purposes, and alternates between it and his saddle horse. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life Bob tied his saddle horse to the rail, leaving the pack animal to its own devices. The Rules of the Game "I'll bet you," answered Kerns, deliberately, "an entire silver dinner service against a saddle horse for the bride." The Tracer of Lost Persons We conversed awhile with the few people at the hotel, then retired, but first made arrangements for saddle horses for the ride to Vernal. Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico This required some time, for we had about a hundred and twenty-five loose horses with us, and the water had to be raised by rope and pulley from the pommel of a saddle horse. A Texas Matchmaker Each one of us took a saddle horse and two pack horses. Chief of Scouts As he untied his saddle horse, a man brushed by him with what was evidently intentional rudeness, for he actually jostled Bob's shoulder. The Rules of the Game A chuck-wagon, heavily loaded with supplies and drawn by six yoke of fine oxen, a remuda of eighty-five saddle horses and mules, together with seventeen men, constituted the outfit. Reed Anthony, Cowman The saddle horses gave some little trouble on leaving for the farther shore, and before they were got off, several hundred head of cattle had landed on the island. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days The rest of us busied ourselves getting up saddle horses and dressing for the occasion. A Texas Matchmaker I chose the three I liked best, and I afterwards found them all to be good saddle horses. Chief of Scouts When he had thoroughly mastered the ins and outs of a case, he departed with his pack animal and saddle horse to look the ground over in person. The Rules of the Game A short halt was made after midnight, for a change of teams and saddle horses, and then we continued our hurried travel until near dawn. Reed Anthony, Cowman Soon afterwards, however, Moss Strayhorn overtook us, and reported that over forty of our saddle horses were missing, while the work mules had been overtaken nearly five miles back on the trail. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Miss Sallie's folks were pulling like bay steers for the merchant, who had some money, while the young doctor had nothing but empty pill bags and a saddle horse or two. A Texas Matchmaker We each had two saddle horses, and we had one pack horse between us. Chief of Scouts Bob touched spur to his saddle horse and vanished in the depths of the forest. The Rules of the Game Those who had saddle horses excused themselves and hurried home for the Christmas festivities, leaving a quartette of us behind. Reed Anthony, Cowman Within less than half an hour from the time our saddle horses entered the North Platte, the tail end of our herd had landed safely on the farther bank. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days We had gentled two hundred the spring before, and breaking a hundred and fifty now, together with the old remudas, would give Las Palomas fully five hundred saddle horses. A Texas Matchmaker Each of his men had to have two saddle horses, and one pack horse for every two men, and each man had three months provisions, consisting of flour, coffee, salt and tobacco. Chief of Scouts He then transported this—and himself—down the mountain on his saddle horse. The Rules of the Game We were holding the herd as compactly as possible to prevent any straying of cattle, when our saddle horses were noticed abandoned in thick timber. Reed Anthony, Cowman The saddle horses were grazing about in plain view on the first bottom, so Honeyman and I dismounted on a little elevation overlooking our charges. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days While awaiting the arrival of saddle horses, the extra help hired during the drouth was called in and settled with. A Texas Matchmaker On the fifth day after we arrived at Taos from California, we were on the road to Bent's Fort with twenty-two pack horses besides our saddle horses. Chief of Scouts Three saddle horses, and as many rigs, dozed in the sun. The Rules of the Game Counting mine, we had one hundred and fifty saddle horses. Reed Anthony, Cowman We had been lounging about for an hour while the cattle were resting, when our attention was attracted by our saddle horses in the bottom. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days As I rode along I tried to convince myself that I could slip into the ranch, secure my own saddle horse, and meet no one except the Mexicans. A Texas Matchmaker Each man had two saddle horses, and there was one pack horse to every four men. Chief of Scouts The liveryman from whom Bob hired his saddle horse proved to be a person of a leisurely and sardonic humour. The Rules of the Game Within two weeks after George Edwards started home, I closed up my business, fell in with a returning outfit, and started back with one hundred and ten picked saddle horses. Reed Anthony, Cowman We made twenty-five to thirty miles a day, giving the saddle horses all the advantage of grazing on the way. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Enrique, who was riding the saddle horse, while I emptied the buckets as they were hoisted to the surface, was evidently killing time. A Texas Matchmaker Joel took him in tow, mounted him on the pick of saddle horses, and the two leisurely rode the range. Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings His saddle horse, ready for action, stood tied to a tree near by. The Young Engineers in Nevada Or, Seeking Fortune on the Turn of a Pick I was now the proud possessor of over two hundred saddle horses which had actually cost me nothing. Reed Anthony, Cowman The wagon followed, the saddle horses came next, while the herd brought up the rear. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days The saddle horses were to be treated likewise. A Texas Matchmaker "We must have forage for our saddle horses," said Joel to his brother, the evening after Forrest's departure. Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings Behind headquarters was a long shed and stable In which were to be found at all hours saddle horses and artillery horses, saddled and bridled, ready for instant use. The Forty-Niners A Chronicle of the California Trail and El Dorado Whereas I had left Wichita three months before with over sixteen thousand dollars clear cash, I returned with eighteen saddle horses and not as many dollars in money. Reed Anthony, Cowman When the saddle horses reached the farther bank, they were thrown up the river and turned loose, so that the two men would be available to hold the herd after it left the water. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Being a favorite saddle horse of the old ranchero, he was reserved for special occasions, and Uncle Lance had ridden him down to Shepherd's on this holiday. A Texas Matchmaker It was a small party, but we took along a commissary wagon, an ambulance, saddle horses, and plenty of Mexicans to do the clerking and coarse handwriting. Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings There was one snuffy little bay gelding that he meant to turn over to Luck for a saddle horse, and he wanted to get him caught and in the stable before showing him to Luck. The Phantom Herd Next to the last shipment, the through outfit went home, taking the extra two hundred saddle horses with it, the final consignment being brought in to Wichita for loading out by our ranch help. Reed Anthony, Cowman But our saddle horses had already taken it, and when within fifty yards of the farther shore, struck solid footing. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days What transpired has no witnesses save two saddle horses, and as Wolf usually kept an eye on his rider in mounting, I dropped the reins and gave him his freedom rather than endure his scrutiny. A Texas Matchmaker During the spring rains, several small lakes had formed in the sand hills, at one of which a band of some thirty saddle horses was watering. Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings She even knew when a saddle horse was coming, or a freight team or—the stage. Starr, of the Desert All saddle horses, both purchased and my own remudas, with wagons, were sent to our winter camps by the shipping crew, so that the final start for Texas would be made from the Medicine River. Reed Anthony, Cowman The wagon and saddle horses were held in our immediate rear, for there was no telling when or where we would make our next halt of any consequence. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days June Deweese was sent out to buy fifty saddle horses, which would fill the required standard, "fourteen hands or better, serviceable and gentle broken." A Texas Matchmaker Mr. Quince said we'd have to stable a saddle horse apiece this winter, and those mules will have to be fed. Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings The wagon sheets of half a dozen chuck-wagons shone white in the dim distance, while small bands of saddle horses could be distinctly seen grazing about. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories Major Hunter and I accompanied the herds to the Medicine, and within a week after reaching the range the two through outfits started home with five wagons and eight hundred saddle horses. Reed Anthony, Cowman He had found it to be ten or twelve miles distant from the present camp, and the water in the river barely knee deep to a saddle horse. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Deweese took ten men and half of the ranch saddle horses and went up above the mouth of the Ganso to begin gathering. A Texas Matchmaker It augmented the forage supply, assuring sustenance to the saddle horses, an important feature in withstanding the coming winter siege. Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings I'm spending considerable time in your town at present, as I'm overseeing the wintering of something like a hundred saddle horses and two hundred and fifty of our thoroughbred bulls. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories I had wintered all my saddle horses on the Clear Fork, and once the foremen were decided on, they repaired to the ranch and began outfitting for the start. Reed Anthony, Cowman One-hour guards was the order of the night, and as soon as our wagon and saddle horses came up, we stretched ropes and caught out our night horses. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days On reaching the outskirts of the picnic grounds, we came to an extensive opening in which our saddle horses were picketed. A Texas Matchmaker The saddle horses, southern bred and unacclimated, humped their backs and curled their heads to the knee, indicating, with the closing day, a falling temperature. Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings Then they began to circle and ride around, and one fellow went back, only hitting the high places, to their wagon and saddle horses, and they were brought up on a trot. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories One thousand extra saddle horses were needed for the beef herds and others, and men were sent south, to secure them. Reed Anthony, Cowman They had brought along about seventy-five saddle horses from the ranch, though in buying the herd they had taken its remuda of over a hundred saddle horses. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days A remuda of fifty saddle horses, broken in the spring of '76, were allotted to our use, and our segundo, myself, and five Mexican vaqueros were detailed to drive the herd. A Texas Matchmaker Issuing orders to cover the situation, he called off half the men, first veering the herd to the nearest water, and rode to overtake his wagon and saddle horses. Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings Most of the young fellows brought their best girls seated behind them on saddle horses. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories I was riding a good saddle horse and bolted off on the opposite side of the road from the shooting; but in the scattering which ensued a number of mules took down the road. Reed Anthony, Cowman Two of the placer miners accompanied us back to the trail, both riding good saddle horses and leading two others under pack saddles. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days In this contest I was fortunate in having the pick of over three hundred and fifty saddle horses. A Texas Matchmaker Yes, sir; and with a led saddle horse and three days' rations and corn--or oats would be better. Who Goes There? Miller told the owners to load out what they wanted while the weather was fit, as our saddle horses were getting worn out fast. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories Any number of cattle had already been tendered in making up the herd, over half the saddle horses necessary were in hand or promised, and they were only awaiting my return. Reed Anthony, Cowman That noon, while catching saddle horses, dinner not being quite ready, we noticed a flurry amongst the cattle, then almost a mile in our rear. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days We concluded a bear had scented the camp, and in approaching it had circled round, and run amuck our saddle horses. A Texas Matchmaker When he told a story he always began: "In the early days—" His son Lee had charge of the horses of which we had fourteen, two teams and ten saddle horses. Tales of lonely trails At daybreak the round-up moved into the next pasture, the wagons, cut and saddle horses following. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories The enterprise had netted over fifty-two thousand dollars, the saddle horses had returned in good condition, while due credit was given me in the general management. Reed Anthony, Cowman Fortunately our wagon and saddle horses had gone ahead that morning, but in the run we overtook them. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Fortunately the ambulance teams were in hand hauling rock, but we rushed out several vaqueros to bring in the remuda which contained our best saddle horses. A Texas Matchmaker Jim sat on his horse and Navvy appeared riding up to the hollow, leading the saddle horses. Tales of lonely trails We had two big piebald calico mules, and when we charged those Indians, those pack mules outran every saddle horse which we had, and dashing into their horse herd, scattered them like partridges. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories Each of the men had one or more private horses, and taking all of mine along, we had a remuda of thirty odd saddle horses. Reed Anthony, Cowman Slaughter then brought up his remuda, and while the work of dirting the bridge was still going on, crossed and recrossed his band of saddle horses twenty times. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days With an extra saddle horse for each, we rode away merrily to declare war on the ladino stallion. A Texas Matchmaker With lassos on saddle horses in front of the two teams, all pulling hard, we overcame that obstacle. Tales of lonely trails A corral was mentioned, where within a few days' time, at the farthest, he would pen a bunch of saddle horses. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories Besides, I was constantly buying and selling whole remudas of saddle horses. Reed Anthony, Cowman The next few days we made long drives, our saddle horses recovered from their scare, and the outfit fast regained its spirits. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Three of us, besides Tiburcio, accompanied our employer, each taking a saddle horse, and stopping by night at ranches where we were known. A Texas Matchmaker We encountered a long, steep hill up which the teams, and our saddle horses combined, could not pull the wagon. Tales of lonely trails The second night of our watch, we were rewarded by having three men drive into these corrals about twenty saddle horses. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories I at once bought thirty more saddle horses, outfitted a wagon with oxen to draw it, besides hiring fifteen cow-hands. Reed Anthony, Cowman We took the saddle horses down and crossed and recrossed the bridge several times with them, and as the cattle came up turned the horses into the lead and headed for the bridge. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days They were wintering in San Antonio, and were spending a few weeks at our ranch, incidentally on the lookout for several hundred saddle horses for trail purposes the coming spring. A Texas Matchmaker We had a string of saddle horses besides those the men rode. Tales of lonely trails We had covered sixty miles that day, traveling light, our bedding lashed on gentle saddle horses. Cattle Brands A Collection of Western Camp-fire Stories I was rich in unsalable cattle, owned a thirty-two-thousand-acre ranch, saddle horses galore, and was in debt. Reed Anthony, Cowman Our saddle horses by this time were fairly well broken to camp life, and, with the cattle on hand, night herding them had to be abandoned. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days We were fortunate in having an abundance of saddle horses, which, whether under saddle or not, were always given the preference in the matter of water. A Texas Matchmaker He stampeded the train, and gave the saddle horses a scare. Tales of lonely trails I kept a saddle horse, and often cantered twenty miles to my father's house, and my boat on the lake furnished many a pleasant sail for myself and pupils. The Gentleman from Everywhere My last trade before the panic struck was an individual account, my innate weakness for an abundance of saddle horses asserting itself in buying ninety head and sending them home with my men. Reed Anthony, Cowman We ferried our wagon and saddle horses over, swimming the loose ones. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days From then on it was a picnic as far as work was concerned, and our saddle horses and herd improved every day. A Texas Matchmaker He unhitched the lead team and in place of the sorrel put a saddle horse called Pacer. Tales of lonely trails She spoke for a white saddle horse, a beautiful side-saddle, a long blue riding-habit with shot in the seam, and a man to keep the horse in order. Vandemark's Folly But when this came, it found us busy buying saddle horses and cattle. Reed Anthony, Cowman We each had a good saddle horse, and two pack mules with provisions and ammunition for the hunting camp. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days We had some ninety saddle horses with us to do the work,—sufficient to mount fifteen men. A Texas Matchmaker Our saddle horses slowly worked ahead over as rocky and rough a road as I ever traveled. Tales of lonely trails From the mouth of the canyon trotted a band of saddle horses, kicking up a dust cloud that filmed the picture made by the gay caballeros who galloped behind. The Gringos Connecting stages carried me to Fort Worth, where I bought a saddle horse, and the next evening I was playing with the babies at the home ranch. Reed Anthony, Cowman Then recrossing the river, we lashed all the bedding to four gentle saddle horses and led them over. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Miss Jean was anxious to have the stock shown, and in spite of my lameness I ordered saddle horses for both of us. A Texas Matchmaker I gave Lee instructions to go about in his own way buying teams, saddle horses, and wagons. Tales of lonely trails On the trip up Mr. Taft had ridden a magnificent saddle horse which had been given to him by General Chaffee. The Philippines: Past and Present (Volume 1 of 2) My saddle horses were all in fine condition, and were cut into remudas of ninety head each, two new wagons were fitted up, and all was ready to move. Reed Anthony, Cowman "Did any of you notice my saddle horse lie down just after we crossed this last creek this afternoon?" inquired Rod Wheat. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days The day before the appointed time for the delivery, the drover brought up saddle horses and enough picked mares to make his herd number fifteen hundred. A Texas Matchmaker Then he waved his hand down the pass, where certain of the departing posse, were bringing the saddle horses in obedience to the sheriff's instructions. The Desire of the Moth; and the Come On The Union troops had just about taken everything she had, except three prize saddle horses and one coal black mare which she rode all the time. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Kentucky Narratives I bought four whole remudas on personal account, culled out one hundred and fifty head and sold them at a sacrifice, sending home the remaining two hundred saddle horses. Reed Anthony, Cowman You will have to lighten your load; and don't attempt to cross those mules hitched to the wagon; rely on your saddle horses for getting the wagon over. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days These saddle horses had been eating grain for months before we started and their flesh was firm and solid. A Texas Matchmaker I saw the dust of them coming down from the north as I drove in this bunch of saddle horses. The Desire of the Moth; and the Come On Mrs. —— and her daughter have also their saddle horses. Hodge and His Masters As fast as one herd was ready, it moved out under a foreman and fourteen men, one hundred saddle horses, and a well-stocked commissary. Reed Anthony, Cowman On the morning of the first day after turning north, Honeyman reported a number of our saddle horses had strayed from camp. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days They were on the lookout for a thousand saddle horses, and after buying two hundred from the ranch where I was employed, secured my services as interpreter in buying the remainder. A Texas Matchmaker The sheriff wired for a special train, took a carload of saddle horses and dropped a couple of men off at every station. The Desire of the Moth; and the Come On He just tasted his coffee; with scowling brow he hastened to the stables for his saddle horse and rode away alone. The Second Generation Another one of fifteen men all told was chosen from the relieved lads in making up a surveying party, and taking fifty saddle horses and a well-stocked commissary with us, we started due west. Reed Anthony, Cowman We received an ovation on our arrival, the recovery of the saddle horses being a secondary matter compared to the buffalo veal. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days The range of every saddle horse on the ranch was located, so that we could gather them, when wanted, in a day. A Texas Matchmaker At every ranch they drove all the fresh saddle horses out of the way, so a posse couldn't get a remount without losing time. The Desire of the Moth; and the Come On The girl, unless her parents are very poor, has her outfit, a saddle horse and pack horse with saddle and pack saddle, parfleches, etc. Blackfoot Lodge Tales The Story of a Prairie People The condition of the mules must be taken into consideration before the army can move, and in cattle life the same reliance is placed on the fitness for duty of the saddle horses. Reed Anthony, Cowman Just for the time being it was an open question which way to ride, our saddle horses going in one direction and the herd in another. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days He had been successful in contracting a trail herd of thirty-five hundred cattle, and a remuda of one hundred and twenty-five saddle horses with which to handle them. A Texas Matchmaker I rounded up this bunch of saddle horses and brought them back. The Desire of the Moth; and the Come On My father had sent me along with brothers and sisters to bring back the saddle horses, as there was not stable room for all. Reminiscences of a Pioneer During the winter I bought five hundred head of choice saddle horses, all bred in north Texas and the Pan-Handle, every one of which I passed on personally before accepting. Reed Anthony, Cowman We were driving them to market, and as there were no railroads south then, we had to take along saddle horses to ride home on after disposing of the herd. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days It was understood that, in advance of his outfit, the trail foreman would come down by stage, and I was sent into Oakville with an extra saddle horse to meet him. A Texas Matchmaker Through them, also, we arranged for saddle horses to meet us at railhead for the remainder of the journey. Cuba, Old and New All had saddle horses with one pack horse, or mule, to two men. Reminiscences of a Pioneer In spite of my years, I still enjoy a good saddle horse, scarcely a day passing but I ride from ten to twenty miles. Reed Anthony, Cowman The water was shallow as we entered, and we reached nearly the middle of the river before the loose saddle horses struck swimming water. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days There were some fifty manadas of mares belonging to Las Palomas, about one fourth of which were used for the rearing of mules, the others growing our saddle horses for ranch use. A Texas Matchmaker Chan went down to the edge of the creek to water his saddle horse. The Sky Line of Spruce There I took the stage, and telegraphing ahead for horses at Jacksonville found a magnificent saddle horse awaiting me. Reminiscences of a Pioneer My main job was hitching the horse to the buggy for old Miss Stevenson, and put the saddle on old master's saddle horse. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 1 I was furnished a night herder and a cook, saddle horses for both night herder and myself. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days In truth, her purchase was vindicated completely and Marianne fell into a happy dream of a ranch stocked with saddle horses all drawn from the blood of these neat-footed mares. Alcatraz Next they applied to Messrs. Graves and Breen, who alone had saddle horses able to carry the helpless man, but neither of them would risk his animals again on that perilous road. The Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate Each man has a saddle horse fully rigged with California saddle, cantinas, holsters, etc., and has furnished a pack horse for transportation of provisions, ammunition and blankets. The Discovery of Yellowstone Park He give one hundred fifty dollars and a fine saddle horse for me. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 1 The guards for the night were doubled, six men on the first half and the same on the latter, Bob Blades being detailed to assist Honeyman in night-herding the saddle horses. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Now there was nothing entirely unheard of in a foreman ordering one of his men to catch a saddle horse for him. Alcatraz She sent her saddle horse and two pairs of strong cobs with two country carriages and a coachman—a very young man, who had served in Gianluca's regiment and had been his man. Taquisara This animal in question belongs to Gillette, who says that if he does not stand the pack he will use him for a saddle horse. The Discovery of Yellowstone Park Last year he wanted building blocks, And picture books and toys, A saddle horse that gayly rocks, And games for little boys. Just Folks McCann was sent ahead with the wagon, but we held the saddle horses with us to serve as leaders in taking the water at the ford. The Log of a Cowboy A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Horses of this race were, and are still, in much request as saddle horses, on account of their hardiness and the ease of their movements. The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 Our picnic was not to be a luxurious or "well-found" one, for, in order to avoid the expense of a pack mule, we limited our luggage to what our saddle horses could carry. A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains In addition to our saddle horses and pack horses, we have another four-footed animal in our outfit—a large black dog of seeming little intelligence, to which we have given the name of "Booby." The Discovery of Yellowstone Park After him poured the stream of the remuda—two hundred and fifty saddle horses—with an unceasing thunder of hoofs. Arizona Nights This is not to be wondered at, seeing that the royal stables were at our command, in addition to which we had four splendid saddle horses given to us by Nyleptha. Allan Quatermain I have heard Papa tell of breaking saddle horses for the brothers as well as trail driving near San Angelo. The Life of Me; an autobiography |
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