| 单词 | snaffle |
| 例句 | The boutique Colorado festival is sandwiched between Venice and Toronto, and over recent years tended to snaffle first screenings of a handful of Toronto world premieres. Bill Murray mints fresh Toronto film festival 2014 lineup with St Vincent 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z I thought you'd snaffled me to avoid the sperm donor, or the dreaded IVF of a too late yet loving relationship. Our very own Orange prize: the winners 2010-06-02T13:11:00Z For those thinking of snaffling those coins, be warned: there will be security staff on hand to keep an eye out for anyone who fancies their chances. This week's new theatre 2013-01-26T06:00:15Z Elsewhere, the excellent Tim Minchin snaffled best music or variety act, despite having not treated us to any new material in the last year. Chortle awards: did we strike comedy gold? 2010-03-24T12:06:00Z Meanwhile, those “Sad Single Women” had gone on to snaffle perhaps the ultimate New York prize: a rent-controlled Manhattan apartment. Waking up to New York: secrets of the world's most famous women-only hotel 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z Or should we say that they snaffle all the good names at least. Clubs picks of the week 2012-08-10T23:05:33Z She rendered her black-and-white stripes in a familiar enough selection of taut suits and cropped jackets worn with classic white loafers made from alligator and ornamented with Gucci’s trademark eggbutt snaffle bit. Men’s Fashion Review: Gucci, Calvin Klein, Prada and More 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z In parallel, and against their better judgment, Ry provides Stein with body parts snaffled from the hospital, laying them at his feet like a cat. A Novel That Riffs on Sex Dolls, Mary Shelley and Brexit 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z And it stretches from the most glittering stars that Hollywood clamours to snaffle, to the hundreds of thousands of kids involved in community projects all over the country every week. Arts funding cuts will bring down the curtain on our theatre's golden age 2010-07-28T12:31:00Z Then, of course, there are plenty of opportunities to snaffle complimentary tickets for those that do charge. The Edinburgh festival offers plenty for free but is it better to pay? 2010-08-10T13:30:00Z Now the self-described “foodie” saves himself for gourmet dining rather than swiftly snaffled sandwiches. The Silicon Valley execs who don't eat for days: 'It's not dieting, it's biohacking' 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z I can't say our own harnesses bear pictures of naked women, like the one from Mesopotamia; but a snaffle bit from Elam in the 12th century BC looked exactly like the ones we use. An equestrian expert on The Horse: from Arabia to Royal Ascot 2012-06-03T18:30:01Z Now I've broken the seal and had one, I may as well snaffle the entire packet. Grace Dent's TV OD: The Biggest Loser 2011-01-08T00:06:05Z For starters, I'll be gutted if you snaffled the last one. Tonight I'm a rock'n'roll scribe: From arse-rags to ostriches 2010-10-07T11:20:00Z Lewis told presenter Daz Hale he "amazingly and luckily snaffled up" his first two professional jobs at the Birmingham Rep straight out of drama school. Damian Lewis says everyone has 'right' to be in the arts 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Stokes arrived at the crease when Root got a ball from Cummins that bounced, took the edge and was snaffled by Smith at second slip. England desperately battle to keep Ashes alive 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Porter snaffled his second from Owen Farrell's kick, before a penalty try and Smith topped up England's lead. England score seven tries to beat Japan with ease 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z The working assumption of the various campaigns is Mr Sunak is likely to snaffle one of the two golden tickets to the final run off decided by Conservative Party members. Tory leadership: TV debates can catapult or crush reputations 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z And at the end of an evening, it’s not uncommon for deer to emerge from the trees and snaffle up the leftover popcorn. One of the best walks you can take in L.A. is in a spot you already love 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Years later, I would visit the Valdes Peninsula in Argentina, where these scenes of orcas beaching themselves to snaffle sea lion pups off the shingle were filmed. David Attenborough’s ‘Trials of Life’: A reference work with the power to transport 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Chelsea were sloppy in possession at the back when Berger's heavy touch was almost snaffled by White, but City failed to capitalise. Man City end Chelsea dominance to win League Cup final 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z But it comes to a frustrating end as the white defence snaffle the ball to end the attack. Italy v England: Six Nations 2022 – live! 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z Meanwhile on 12, a precious hole is snaffled back by Europe, Fitzpatrick knocking his tee shot to five feet, Schauffele missing the green. Ryder Cup: USA v Europe, day two foursomes – live! 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z Chelsea’s midfield looked strong before deadline day – and then the club snaffled Saúl away from Atlético to give themselves an embarrassment of riches. Ronaldo’s second coming, Premier League team news and more – live! 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z The world No93 has started fabulously, and though she missed a couple of break points in the second game it was alright because she had three of them, and snaffled the third. French Open 2020: Djokovic in action, Ostapenko stuns Pliskova – live! 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z That will have to be achieved without the suspended Christian Kabasele, sent off at Carrow Road as the Hornets snaffled their first win of the season last time out. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z Real wages – adjusted for inflation – have barely risen for those on low and middle incomes; such growth as there has been has been snaffled by the better off. We’re back to the 1930s politics of anger and, yes, appeasement | Larry Elliott 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z My going-out money no longer gets snaffled by endless bottles of house white at the pub, so I can explore other pursuits. I’m surprised how happy I am after giving up alcohol | Catherine Gray 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z The Wall Street Journal says the Trump administration is determined to protect US companies from having their tech secrets snaffled by Chinese rivals. Trade war fears hit markets as Trump threatens China investments – business live 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z Between those dates only Manchester City outperformed them and they snaffled 14 points, precisely a third of their total for the entire season so far. Everton v Newcastle: Premier League – live! 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z How desperate will people get to snaffle a ticket? Lin-Manuel Miranda: ‘Hamilton is an insane idea, but the story works’ 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z Daniels finally makes a move, haring down the left, but his low cross towards Defoe is easily snaffled by Rudiger. Bournemouth v Chelsea: Premier League – live! 2017-10-28T04:00:00Z He writes about the balance between the horse, representing instinct and talent, and the snaffle, representing various forms of discipline. A former England cricket captain explores the question of “form” 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z The green jersey contest has an interesting look after Australia’s Michael Matthews snaffled full points in the intermediate sprint on Sunday to move 52 points behind Marcel Kittel. Tour de France week one: crashes, controversy and a stage for the ages | William Fotheringham 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z Hart is behind it all the way, and snaffles. Scotland v England: World Cup 2018 qualifier – live updates! 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z Tsonga needed just one break of serve to snaffle the opening set against the 2014 champion and eased through after a repeat at the start of the second. Tsonga beats Berdych to reach Rotterdam final 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z There was also judicious use of the improvisational, but a delicate leg flick was superbly snaffled by a diving Mushfiqur with 99 still needed. Bangladesh v England: Tourists win one-day series 2-1 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z “In that context, when you are doing really hard work and having to burn a lot of calories to stay warm, snaffling any food in sight might have been a really good idea,” added Raffan. Labradors may be genetically 'hard-wired' for greed 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z It snaffled a pipeline network filled with 3m barrels of oil. Degraded, not yet destroyed 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Sure enough Australia, so good at exploiting opposition uncertainty, snaffled their third try within a couple of minutes, Matt Giteau making a big overlap pay and supplying the unmarked Ashley-Cooper with another inch-perfect pass. Australia’s Adam Ashley-Cooper sees off Argentina with hat-trick 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z The corner is easily snaffled by the goalkeeper, who earned his corn right there. Lithuania v England: Euro 2016 qualifier – as it happened 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z The throngs who snaffled free, highly sought tickets for his parade through Central Park, gave lucrative business to the hawkers of papal kitsch: $5 for badges, $10 for T-shirts and tote bags. Pope's mass at Madison Square Garden wraps indelible day across New York 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z West Ham on the other hand have been super clinical, snaffling their chances and managing to keep things relatively tight. Manchester City 1-2 West Ham: Premier League – as it happened 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z That opinion doesn’t change after the first point of this game, when he snaffles up a short Murray return. Davis Cup: Andy Murray v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga – live! 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z Minnows, often still under the management of a charismatic founder, are snaffling the business that once belonged by right to Wall Street’s titans. Trading places 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z The corner is easily snaffled by the goalkeeper, who earned his corn right there. Lithuania v England: Euro 2016 qualifier – as it happened 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z Chris Woakes was snaffled down the leg side without scoring but Chris Jordan provided stout support for Root in the last hour, leaving India requiring a minor miracle to find an escape route. England’s Joe Root punishes India as hosts take commanding position 2014-08-16T04:00:00Z West Ham on the other hand have been super clinical, snaffling their chances and managing to keep things relatively tight. Manchester City 1-2 West Ham: Premier League – as it happened 2015-09-19T04:00:00Z That opinion doesn’t change after the first point of this game, when he snaffles up a short Murray return. Davis Cup: Andy Murray v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga – live! 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z Worst of all are the accompanying insecurity and overseas buyers snaffling all the new buildings. Renting a home: what every tenant should know 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z His demise for 26 actually came to a defensive shot as a thin nick was snaffled behind the stumps. Australia take charge of fourth Test 2013-08-09T17:36:40Z Bartoli, beaten by Venus Williams in the 2007 final, snaffled the first set by winning the first two points played after a two and a half hour rain break. Bartoli outbreaks Stephens to reach semis 2013-07-02T18:52:42Z The final phase will suit his mountain ability One of a new generation of Colombians which also includes Sky's Sergio Henao - who may well be used by Sky as a "decoy" to snaffle time bonuses. Giro d'Italia 2013: My five to follow 2013-05-03T10:40:31Z James had 27 points, snaffled 10 rebounds and dished eight assists, leading all players in those categories. Bucks left wondering how to stop "efficient" LeBron 2013-04-22T04:03:40Z Warner departed in only the second over, a lack of foot movement to Sharma's fourth ball resulting in a thick edge to second slip, where Virat Kohli snaffled a neat catch. Australia struggle in India despite Shane Watson's return to the side 2013-03-22T11:27:48Z These are typically employees or contractors who are given access to sensitive information, which they snaffle via flash drive, mobile phone or e-mail. Intellectual property: Can you keep a secret? 2013-03-14T16:06:58Z And it is clear from their actions in terms of regulation that they would like to snaffle and/or stifle our biggest industry – financial services – as the proposed curbs on bankers' bonuses demonstrates. Europe is a ball and chain – we should unshackle ourselves 2013-03-01T19:00:01Z It was the Saints who forced turnovers in rucks and mauls and who snaffled lineouts. Ulster 9-10 Northampton 2012-12-15T20:32:41Z Given that most investment models use volatility as a proxy for future risk, these signals are urging many investors to snaffle away the higher yields in riskier markets. Analysis: "Critical but stable" world nods at more risk 2012-10-03T05:15:58Z Richard Wellings is one of thousands of Londoners who skipped seeing Great Britain’s athletes snaffle a record 65 medals at the London Olympics. Olympic Tourism Winners? Portugal and Spain 2012-08-23T21:05:35Z The Sussex players were less than effusive with their applause, but then they seemed convinced that Monty Panesar had snaffled him yesterday, when he had made 60. County cricket blog – live! 2012-08-22T15:38:00Z Campbell brought his son Leo along to the celebrations in Hull - and the youngster quickly snaffled his dad's gold medal! In pictures: GB Olympians' homecomings 2012-08-19T15:58:09Z And it may snaffle some from other operators, too. Over-the-top phone services: Joyn them or join them 2012-08-09T15:01:02Z Even beyond the opportunistic passport snaffling that's gone on for decades – remember Zola Budd? – many gold medals are won thanks to training camps far from the territory whose national anthem is played. London 2012: Britain's Olympic gold rush provides a lesson for politics 2012-08-05T14:52:42Z The clock is ticking for clubs wanting to snaffle Demba Ba at a cut price, as the Newcastle striker's release clause is set to double at the beginning of August. Football transfer rumours: Liverpool to make £15m offer for Joe Allen? 2012-07-25T08:42:22Z "It's a bit cheap to kid on a player who was so anxious to do well," responded Mr Roy today, snaffling the bait, in an interview with the Talksport Wireless Company. The Fiver 2012-06-27T14:47:08Z The fans will … be desperate for a quarter-final against the old enemy Germany, who have snaffled some top Polish talent in recent years. Euro 2012 team guides 2012-06-02T22:00:05Z If Google pushes its rivals down its displays or snaffles their reviews, so that users stay with its own services, consumers may not get the best deals or information. Google and antitrust: Over to you, and hurry 2012-05-24T09:38:41Z An illustration of this fastidiousness was afforded by his going such a distance for his snaffle bridle. Fairy Legends and Traditions of The South of Ireland 2012-05-22T15:16:54.237Z Trott's first edge squirms through the slips for four, but his next one is superbly snaffled by Sammy reaching to his left from second slip. England v West Indies as it happened 2012-05-21T09:27:53Z Another little innovation by the same experienced saddlers in riding bridles, an adaptation of my favourite double-ring snaffle. Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes 2012-04-23T02:00:28.843Z Gather up your snaffle reins just tight enough to feel, but not pull on her mouth, and seize a part of her mane with your left hand. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z Galloping down the side of a field covered with mole-hills, on a weak-necked horse, with a snaffle bridle, one foot out of your stirrup, and a bit of mud in your eye! Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field 2012-03-17T02:01:06.070Z It has been said by a great authority on riding that no horse's mouth is good enough for a snaffle, and no man's hands good enough for a curb. Ladies in the Field: Sketches of Sport 2012-03-03T03:00:17.540Z The bits, also, are generally of steel; but those who cannot procure steel bits have a sort of snaffle, of wood, which must, of course, be frequently renewed. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z I then dropped the curb, and rode her entirely upon the snaffle. Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes 2012-04-23T02:00:28.843Z For School airs, this also affords an easy way of using separately curb and snaffle, as is often necessary. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z They used them in a legal battle to trace energy revenues snaffled by friends of Myanmar’s leaders. Corporate disclosure: Extracting oil, burying data 2012-02-23T17:07:45Z You champ your snaffle all to foam, And fleck your counter bright; But now we bid adieu to home Until the fall of night. The Mountainy Singer 2012-02-20T03:00:20.273Z The right hand should then be placed firmly on the near side upper crutch of the saddle, the snaffle rein held between the pommel and the hand, the whip in the full of it. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z This admirable contrivance should be fitted above the mouthpiece of an ordinary snaffle or Pelham bridle. Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes 2012-04-23T02:00:28.843Z It is better at first only to ride on your snaffle rein, leaving your curb rein reasonably loose; or else you may use only a snaffle bit and single rein for a while. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z He will only exact that the pupil ride, at first, straight before him, then in every direction, one rein of the snaffle in each hand. New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat. 2011-12-03T03:00:11.190Z He plunged past me, with Andrew lying back and tugging at the snaffle. In Mr. Knox's Country 2011-11-21T03:00:16.010Z Before raising the right knee over the pommel, the lady should lift the snaffle reins with her right hand high enough to admit of her moving the leg without interfering with them. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z The principle of this bridle, which is called "the improved Newmarket snaffle" is, of course, equally applicable to the use of persons of either sex. Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes 2012-04-23T02:00:28.843Z The use of snaffle and curb, each for its best purpose, is very delicate. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z The force from above downward, practised with the snaffle, acting only by the headstall on the top of the head, often takes too long to make the horse lower his head. New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat. 2011-12-03T03:00:11.190Z I wonder will he be able to hold that horse in a snaffle? In Mr. Knox's Country 2011-11-21T03:00:16.010Z In jumping, at first the pupil should ride entirely upon the snaffle rein. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z For the first time, the curb replaced the snaffle. The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel 2011-11-17T03:00:37.293Z The well-trained horse, without the slightest effort, arches his neck to the curb or snaffle alike, and keeps it so. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z Direct flexions of the head or placing it in a perpendicular position with the snaffle, and with the curb-reins. New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat. 2011-12-03T03:00:11.190Z Bridoon, brid′ōōn, n. the light snaffle usual in a military bridle, in addition to the ordinary bit, controlled by a separate rein. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z For some time the lady should continue trotting out round the school, riding altogether upon the snaffle and sending her horse well up against it. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z His dolman is embroidered with a flower-pattern of precious stones, and everything about his horse, from its hoofs to its snaffle, is of pure gold. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z When these exercises are done on the stable floor, the use of the snaffle will accomplish the same result, and this is very desirable. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z The curb, of course, needs more care in the use of it than the snaffle. New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat. 2011-12-03T03:00:11.190Z Sussex spectators, who have travelled in good numbers, somehow got in early and have snaffled lots of seats behind the bowler's arm. County championship ? live! 2011-08-17T09:50:00Z All these exercises should then be practised in the same order as when the pupil rode, assisted by or on the snaffle only. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z Money lent to dictators and snaffled away into offshore accounts gets racked on to the public debt to be paid by future generations. Debt crisis: A default in Europe could benefit poor countries 2011-08-09T06:00:01Z But if you begin these flexions on the road you must use the curb, because Nelly now understands the snaffle to be for another purpose. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z General rule: the lateral resistances of the neck are always to be opposed by the aid of the snaffle, being very careful not to commence to wheel until after destroying the obstacle that opposed it. New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat. 2011-12-03T03:00:11.190Z Johnnie Beattie snaffled a kick from Luke Fitzgerald near the halfway line early in the second half to bustle forward with menace. Scotland 10-6 Ireland 2011-08-06T15:21:03Z She should have a firm grip of the upper crutches, both heels well down, and at her first effort she should ride equally upon the snaffle and curb reins. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z At the start, and from his first front-row grid slot since the second race of the year in Malaysia, Hamilton snaffled the lead ahead of Webber. Hamilton wins German GP in style 2011-07-24T14:03:14Z The snaffle may be employed to correct this low carriage, but this use of it involves more than I can explain to you now. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z Q. What is the use of the snaffle? New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat. 2011-12-03T03:00:11.190Z But a leading-rein was buckled to the snaffle, by which a mounted trooper led his horse. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z In school all leaping may be accomplished on the snaffle; but in the hunting field it is far otherwise. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z Tar and feather me, if they haven't gone and snaffled my '52 Madeira! Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Apparently, Nelly has been broken in the usual way, for she trots naturally on a steady rein or on the snaffle. Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle 2012-03-26T02:00:39.977Z The man can repeat with the curb what he has previously done with the snaffle-reins; but the snaffle should always be employed first, its effect being less powerful and more direct. New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat. 2011-12-03T03:00:11.190Z Suffice to say, the best vantage points will be snaffled up early. Your royal wedding questions answered 2011-04-21T08:23:58Z In deep ground a horse requires holding together, and no lady could do this with a snaffle bridle. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z Many centuries elapsed, and a good deal of unpleasant riding must have been endured, before the snaffle was supplemented with a martingale. Riding Recollections, 5th ed. 2011-03-10T03:00:52.223Z And it'll be interesting to hear whether snaffling those last two wickets may have prevented Australia from getting a hefty over-rate fine. Cricket World Cup as it happened 2011-02-25T16:17:01Z Q. In the direct flexion of the jaw, ought we to give a tension to the curb-reins and those of the snaffle at the same time? New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat. 2011-12-03T03:00:11.190Z For decades, a Swiss bank account was the favored hideaway for assets snaffled by the world’s most kleptocratic leaders. Swiss Banks Take Aim at Despots 2011-02-06T15:00:00Z A leading rein should then be attached to the ring of the snaffle, and the horse led quietly up to the fence, and halted. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z Your curb, I repeat, contrary to the usual practice, and not your snaffle. Riding Recollections, 5th ed. 2011-03-10T03:00:52.223Z Men sometimes came back to the land of spur and snaffle and wide-acred freedom, weary of cities and the artificial European life; but women, in her experience, never. The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation 2011-02-06T03:01:00.547Z A. It should be continued until the jaws separate by a light pressure of the bit or snaffle. New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat. 2011-12-03T03:00:11.190Z General provisions.—For the preparatory exercises the horses are saddled and equipped with the snaffle bit only, saddles stripped. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z This bit, which can always be procured at Messrs. Davis's, saddler, 14, Strand, is fitted in the horse's mouth above the mouthpiece of a snaffle or Pelham bridle. The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises 2012-02-13T03:00:14.370Z It must be a stud of strangely-varying mouths and tempers which, the snaffle, gag, Pelham, and double-bridle are insufficient to humour and control. Riding Recollections, 5th ed. 2011-03-10T03:00:52.223Z "You'd better ask this devil," I replied, hauling on the futile ring snaffle. Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-01-16T03:00:24.113Z He paused to consider, but she had jumped from her horse already, and he had just time enough to grasp the mare's snaffle. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z The snaffle reins once taken from the neck as above are not replaced until the first command for mounting. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z Decent American players were thin on the ground, and those who were any good were being snaffled up by the National Professional Soccer League, a rival division being set up at exactly the same time. The Joy of Six: Brief trends in football 2010-12-03T10:07:00Z As it seems from the oldest representations known of men on horseback, to have been the earliest in use, we will take the snaffle first. Riding Recollections, 5th ed. 2011-03-10T03:00:52.223Z Adams shapes one away from Chilton, and Read snaffles the catch. How a remarkable final day unfolded 2010-09-16T07:51:00Z Briggs, the left-arm spinner and ever-present throughout the Hampshire campaign, was the man of the match having snaffled three important wickets when Essex were threatening to run riot. Jos Buttler and Danny Briggs guide Somerset and Hampshire to T20 final 2010-08-14T18:50:00Z The modifications incident to mounting and dismounting a horse equipped with the double snaffle or bit and bridoon are indicated in pars. Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training 2011-02-03T03:00:09.473Z Swann starts the attack for the day, bowling around the wicket with an in-out field, designed to snaffle chances and also restrict boundaries. England v Pakistan ? live! 2010-08-09T09:20:00Z The same art is exercised on the light smooth snaffle, held in tenacious grasp, that causes the heavily-bitted charger to dance and “passage” in the school. Riding Recollections, 5th ed. 2011-03-10T03:00:52.223Z Fortunately for the defending champions, Paraguay's defending was susceptible to an even worse lapse than theirs, and Daniele De Rossi was able to snaffle an equaliser that sparked massed relief for the Azzurri. World Cup 2010: Italy show an unfamiliar lack of defensive charisma 2010-06-14T21:28:00Z Mahmudullah sends down a rather innocuous over of spin before Shafiul gets to to nip off the seam, Strauss has a half-hearted push and Kayes snaffles a simple chance at second slip. Live - England v Bangladesh 2010-06-04T09:35:00Z Blanche shook her reins and struck her chestnut, and I sawed my hunter's mouth mercilessly with the snaffle. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories Sometimes he 'll break his stirrup leather, or he 'll come in a pound too heavy, or he'll slip the snaffle out of the mouth; for he doesn't care for his neck. Jack Hinton The Guardsman Instead of the usual bridoon, he rode with a double strap of leather, exactly the width of a bridle-rein, and twice its thickness, resting where the snaffle ordinarily lies, on the horse’s tongue and bars. Riding Recollections, 5th ed. 2011-03-10T03:00:52.223Z "Get the cob ready for me, Joe," cried a half-dressed man from one of the upper windows of the house, "and a snaffle bridle, remember." Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience It was no hut but a proper palace, with a stockade and towers and flagpoles all complete and every blessed thing about it snaffled off some ship or other. Where the Pavement Ends Only don't you go a-pullin' at her, ride her in the snaffle, and as light as you can. That Boy Of Norcott's I touched my horse gently with the snaffle, but he stood stock-still; I essayed again, but with no better success. Jack Hinton The Guardsman Pleasant the snaffle of Courtship, improving the manners and carriage; But the colt who is wise will abstain from the terrible thornbit of Marriage. The Intelligence of Woman The hook fastens into the ring of the snaffle, and they cannot well pass the strap over the head to turn it into a gag. Notes on Stable Management in India and the Colonies They had snaffled the poor little shreds that Andrew Harben had made at the expense of decency—his wicks, his precious wicks! Where the Pavement Ends "A racing snaffle and two whips, my Lord." Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day If he taste blood, put on Wire snaffle; how made. The Dog I have warned the Prince Abdallah not to ride Emir without a snaffle. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace They should also only be let use a snaffle bridle, as few know how to handle a double one. Notes on Stable Management in India and the Colonies Jack would get my varnish and I would snaffle a couple of bolts of his canvas. Captain Macedoine's Daughter Wolf had to hold her by the snaffle, and found it difficult to manage her. Jena or Sedan? He wondered why she hadn't taken advantage of the situation here to snaffle a husband. Industrial Revolution Bring two hunting saddles and bridles, and some of the snaffle bits that I like. A Danish Parsonage He told them before it began that he would undertake to ride the new House, but it must be with a snaffle bridle. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. III Your aunt is not amenable to the bit, not even the slightest snaffle; as to driving her with a curb, I should like to see the man who would attempt it. Mrs. Tree A snaffle gave away and they had to get out into the deep snow and make repairs with fingers that were cold before the operation was complete. Mixed Faces For Khalid, who has never yet been snaffled, turns restively from the bit which his friend, for his own sake, would put in his mouth. The Book of Khalid He rode several of the best horses of the regiment, but preferred changing their heavy military bridles to his own light snaffle, and the effect was marked, and was noted by the cavalry officers. A Danish Parsonage The lady should perform her first lessons with a snaffle bridle, holding the reins in both hands, and without a stirrup. The Young Lady's Equestrian Manual It is a pity that the reverse system has never been tried, and a regiment of cavalry taught riding on English fox-hunting principles, using the snaffle on the road, and rising in the trot. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid Mount in a loose box with three girths, the head tied loosely to the saddle and a second snaffle bridle. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding Trembling in every limb, the horse remained quiet, while Fabian brought Pepé’s saddle, which he placed on his back, and then arranged the lazo so as to form at once a bridle and a snaffle. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora Incidentally, the man to whom she is talking might be interested in your remark about the necessity for a special bit and snaffle. Bandit Love The snaffle hung loose upon his neck, and Desmond's hand rested upon the silken shoulder as if in a mute caress. Captain Desmond, V.C. A single snaffle and a sharp curb-bit were placed in the horse’s mouth; the former to ride and guide by. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid The recruit is indeed made to ride with a single snaffle in two hands, but only as a preparatory step to the one-handed style. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding They were no less indispensable to travel over the dirt roads of that time than were the harness accessories in the Bridger store, such as snaffles and check-bits, stirrup-leathers, halters and girths. Domestic Life in Virginia in the Seventeenth Century I guess the man who marries her will sure need a bearing rein and a special bit and snaffle to keep that young beauty in order. Bandit Love And their snaffles ring, in barbarian fashion, filled with the breath of their snorting nostrils. Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes In leading a horse, always pass the reins through the ring of the snaffle, so that if he pulls he is held by the mouth, not by the top of his head. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid In the left hand, the snaffle to the left of the thumb, the curb to the right. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding Crouching low on the necks of their panting steeds, the two protagonists swept forward, plying remorselessly whip and spur, curb and snaffle. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 16, 1914 The mark of the beast was sprinkled over his linen: he wore snaffle sleeve-links, a hard hunting-hat, a Newmarket coat, and extremely tight trousers. The Talking Horse And Other Tales In the bridle, the bit and the snaffle are in one piece, and the reins are brought together by being passed through a ring, to which the long riding-whip is also fastened. Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests Besides, as reins, as well as snaffles, break, it is not safe to hunt much with one bit and one bridle-rein. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid In the right hand the snaffle to the right, the curb to the left. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding In all cases an unjointed snaffle is much the best form of bit. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Pete came running out from the stable, leading an astonished horse by the snaffle. Starlight Ranch and Other Stories of Army Life on the Frontier That girl, madam, needs the curb, and you have been guiding her with the snaffle.' Hildegarde's Holiday a story for girls The average of horses go best on a double bridle, that is to say, the common hard and sharp or curb, with a snaffle. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid Tie a string from eye to eye of the snaffle behind the horse’s chin, hold his head by this against a wall, and make him pass, the head leading, by showing him the whip. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding Even the jointed snaffle and the chain snaffle leave the under surface of the jaw free from pressure, and consequently interfere comparatively little with the circulation and nervous supply of that part. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. There was no doubt as to why, of course—a soldier had "snaffled" it. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 The curb and snaffle steel bits are used, and attached to a single head-stall. The Prairie Traveler A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions There are rare horses, “that carry their own heads,” in dealers’ phrase, safely and elegantly with a plain snaffle bridle; but except in the hands of a steeple-chase jock, few are to be so trusted. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid Make him do the same mounted in obedience to the leg, with the snaffle as in Fig. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding I would here recommend the alternative, not the combined, employment of the curb and the snaffle.” The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. These are the vultures who have got to hear of the affair, are sorry indeed that such mishaps should occur, but, stifling their sorrow, see their way to snaffle some little benefit for themselves. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 10, 1916 The horses crunched them with a relish, their light snaffle bits acting as only slight impediments to their mastication. Peggy Stewart at School The best way for a lady is to knot up the snaffle, and hang it over the pommel, and ride with a light hand on the curb. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid The snaffle, even of a double bridle, should be sewed to the bridle; it is safer for leading, and it is only the curb bit which you wish to have the power of changing. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding The horse had a light snaffle mouth, and would quickly resent any undue interference with it. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Some fillies you can drive with a snaffle, others need the curb. Tom and Some Other Girls A Public School Story The dun he leaned against the bit and slugged his head above, But the red mare played with the snaffle bars, as a maiden plays with a glove. Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year A colt’s bit should be large and smooth snaffle, with players to keep his mouth moist. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid Pass the reins of the snaffle through the left eye of the snaffle, and fasten the long cord to them. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding If this be all right, we may “shake him up” with the snaffle reins and make him carry his head high. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. This thinking people soon invented the snaffle bit, and both rode and drove with its aid. Agriculture for Beginners Revised Edition The enemy, of course, played the same game, and unfortunately on one occasion managed to snaffle the N.C.O. and two men from one of our posts. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion So, in spite of its handsome appearance and the very manageable single white cord into which its two reins are braided, I eschewed the Mexican head-gear, and took the ordinary Eastern snaffle and curb. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 80, June, 1864 It is the rough-rider’s hand for working a horse up and making him collect himself with a snaffle. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding As most of them had been accustomed to the barbarous Mameluke bit, which is used in Egypt, they took very kindly to my snaffle. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. But all things better, friend, And worse must find an end: And, right or wrong, 'Tis time, lest rhyme should baffle, I doubt, to put a snaffle On my song. Studies in Song, A Century of Roundels, Sonnets on English Dramatic Poets, The Heptalogia, Etc From Swinburne's Poems Volume V. When they went to Gallipoli it was said that they had no discipline; and certainly at first discipline did irritate them as a snaffle bit irritates a high-spirited horse. My Second Year of the War "No," she said, "you've got your curb rein and your snaffle rein mixed." American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' Soon enough will the snaffle in the mouth and the spur of the tamer subdue the high spirit to the bridle, or the carriage-trace. Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country He was ridden in a plain snaffle, and the only mistake he made was in just tipping the raised gate with his hind legs. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. I had only a light snaffle on him, while his mouth was like iron. Five Years in New Zealand 1859 to 1864 "She can hold him in a snaffle," he said. Boy Woodburn A Story of the Sussex Downs I was in hopes we could snaffle old Caleb with the others. The Quickening In faith, sir boy, I have a snaffle for such a headstrong colt. Rosalynde or, Euphues' Golden Legacy She should be careful to leave the curb alone, and always ride over fences on the snaffle. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Take the curb and snaffle off of the humors of your blood whenever you please; that is all right. The Young Man and the World Though the coat was single-breasted, he had a hole made on the button side, to enable him to keep it together by means of a miniature snaffle, instead of a button. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour He at least was holding himself in harness that she knew nothing of—the curb and snaffle, with the reins held tightly across fingers of iron. Sally Bishop A Romance London was ignorant, London was stupid, London was always doing him and the other buccaneers down, was always snaffling something which he ought to have. The Summons This particular application of the word is from custom allowable in the expression “bit and bridoon,” in which the bit signifies a curb, and the bridoon a snaffle. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. —Most bits are of the snaffle variety, although a few curb bits have been recovered. New Discoveries at Jamestown Site of the First Successful English Settlement in America What a sensation his appearance created as the gallant brown stepped proudly and freely up Coronation Street, showing his smart, clean, well-put-on head up and down on the unrestrained freedom of the snaffle. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour Like his brother, he had 'snaffled' a few decorations out of the War: but to be in Command of the Regiment, with Lance in charge of his pet squadron, was better than all. Far to Seek A Romance of England and India The exposure won't be pleasant for me over that unlucky letter, but if I can snaffle a million, it's worth it. Red Money A Pelham is a bit which can act either as a curb or a snaffle, according to the reins which are taken up. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Nor sun nor dust can he abide, Nor careless in a snaffle ride, The steed we saw him mount ill. Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.) Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings He explained to the A.P.M. that he was too used to the manifold and subtle devices of people who wanted to snaffle other people's places in queues. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 7, 1917 But in the desert one rides like the Arab, and it would be ridiculous to go away to the Sahara hanging on to a snaffle like an Irishman out hunting. Sister Teresa And In courtship, men too often ride on the snaffle; in matrimony, too often on the curb. Hints for Lovers With the same object, I like the snaffle reins to be connected by a buckle, and the curb reins by sewing. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Then he laughed, realizing that it was a long way to Central Park, flat saddles and snaffles. Partners of Chance Like a horse restless under the snaffle, the man shook his head, but went on. The Mississippi Bubble To know to a hairsbreadth how far you can go with a man, to know when to give him his head with the snaffle and when to draw him in with the curb. The Divine Fire I noticed his long stirrups and the curb rein hanging loose, while he held the snaffle, and concluded he was a cavalry officer. Mr. Isaacs The snaffle, whether by itself or in conjunction with a curb, should be placed sufficiently low, so as not to wrinkle the corners of the mouth. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. "Speaking of checks," said Ned Rector after an interval of silence, "did you bring along that snaffle bit, Tad?" The Pony Rider Boys in the Grand Canyon Or, The Mystery of Bright Angel Gulch They tighten both these reins equally, and saw the poor devil's mouth with the curb and the snaffle at one time. A Perilous Secret "But Tristram's a tender mouth, and a bit of a bolter—got to ride him on the snaffle, not the curb." The Reason Why Then, gathering curb and snaffle, he set toe to stirrup and swung up into his saddle. Ailsa Paige I have known some horses, whose mouths had evidently been spoiled by injudicious, if not cruel, treatment, that would go quietly only in a snaffle.” The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. We find that, soon after the accession of Charles I., an ordinance was issued, enjoining the substitution of bits or curbs, instead of snaffles, which had probably been of late introduction in the army. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 548, May 26, 1832 She made a run, but was checked by degrees with the snaffle. A Perilous Secret I was vexed and mortified, and had fully decided to throw up the whole,—on such hairs do things hang,—when, suddenly turning a corner, my bridle-reins became entangled in the snaffle of another rider. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859 Jihad—green banner—holy war—all the East and Northern Africa alight while the French snaffle Syria. Jimgrim and Allah's Peace Having learned the meaning of grip and leaning back, she can take a snaffle rein in each hand, as in Fig. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. The horses were ridden without whips, and with spurs so blunt that they could not hurt even a human skin, and were ruled by the voice and a slight pressure on the light snaffle bridle. A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains Now you know, Mary, the snaffle is a mild bit, and the curb is a sharp one; so where is the sense of pulling away at the snaffle when you are tugging at the curb? A Perilous Secret A number of the immorally rich clubbed together and presented it to the nation; and two of the richly immoral intend to snaffle it for themselves. Raffles, Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman Chiffney invented a bit named after him; a curb with two snaffles, which gave a stronger bearing on the sides of a horse’s mouth. Biographical Study of A.W. Kinglake A snaffle is a bit which acts on a horse’s mouth by direct pressure, and not by leverage. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. A snaffle curbs the fieriest steed, and he Who in subjection lives must needs be meek. Oedipus Trilogy Cross carbine and boar-spear, hang bugle and banner, Spur, sabre, and snaffle, and helm—Is it well? Poems by Adam Lindsay Gordon I seized his rein, and as I bent and snapped the halter of one horse on the snaffle of the other I saw the missing horseman. The Cavalier Madam, if you marry Philip, Then I and he will snaffle your 'God's death,' And break your paces in, and make you tame; God's death, forsooth—you do not know King Philip. Queen Mary and Harold Nutcracker action of jointed snaffle on horse’s mouth 73 37. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. He rattled the snaffle in his mouth with nervous indecision—he had a notion to try it. Thoroughbreds While the snaffle holds, or the long-neck slings, While the big beam tilts, or the last bell rings, While horses are horses to train and to race. Indian Tales But whether there will be praise or blame I really cannot tell, for I am riding my pen on the snaffle, and it has a mouth of iron. The Path to Rome The Bosch, always on the alert to snaffle the paying devices of an opposition firm, now has his "I." staff and Funny Cuts as well. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, October 17, 1917 Standing martingale attached to rings of the snaffle 80 47. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. "Blow me!" and he chuckled fiendishly as his fingers encountered the cold steel of a bit, "I'd know that snaffle in hell, if I got a feel of it." Thoroughbreds Ride me as you will, then; I am used both to curbe and snaffle. A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 If he can manage to snaffle a seat in the car there is certainly no reason why a French Commandant should not dine. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 19, 1917 Besides, it makes the snaffle a little tighter than the curb, and that is held to be a good thing in England. In the Riding-School; Chats with Esmeralda In all cases a snaffle should be thick and smooth, so that it may not hurt the horse’s mouth. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Busy with curb and snaffle reins, head bent, into her oval face a tint of color crept. The Green Mouse A useful collection of burnished bits and snaffles hung on a side wall. The Postmaster's Daughter She laughed, riding easily, subconsciously, on the snaffle rein. Cytherea Call the knob straps the snaffle reins, and the keyhole straps the curb, and, sitting near enough to let them lie in your lap, practice picking them up and adjusting them with your eyes shut. In the Riding-School; Chats with Esmeralda Action of unjointed snaffle on horse’s mouth 73 38. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Soh!" thought the Emperor, "this difficulty is over; she will run down hill to her revenge, and will need the snaffle and curb more than the lash. Waverley Novels — Volume 12 That heavy English snaffle is the best thing I know of. Man on the Box The sorrel and the chestnut mare travelled together as on one snaffle- bar, step by step, for they were foaled in the same stable. Cumner's Son and Other South Sea Folk — Volume 01 Mr. Mead, in his 'Horsemanship for Women,' mentions this hold, but prefers taking the curb on the ring finger, and the snaffle outside the little finger, and between the forefinger and middle finger. In the Riding-School; Chats with Esmeralda Ward Union curb bridle with half-moon snaffle 75 41. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. "Bud," commanded Peggy, "go to the stable and fetch me a snaffle bridle." Peggy Stewart: Navy Girl at Home To snaffle any ones poll; to steal his wig. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue Soldiers get glory, but none of the feast; Soldiers work hardest, and snaffle the least. Rung Ho! But my special aim being to put the snaffle in their mouths, that cry out, We never punish vice in our interludes, etc., Volpone; Or, the Fox If there is only one man present, he should take the snaffle reins in his left hand, before offering his right arm to the lady. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. I never pass by Rotten Row or see a regiment of English Cavalry without wishing to leave riders nothing but their snaffles. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 09 But he was so easy in his gaits, and so quiet, being ridden with only a snaffle, that there was no difficulty in following to the end of the run. Hunting the Grisly and Other Sketches The buggy horse was a sedate animal which I rode with a snaffle. Theodore Roosevelt; an Autobiography Near the giant lay numerous valuable objects, including an iron sword inlaid with silver, a gold buckle, the fragments of a shield and of a battle-axe, and the iron bit of a snaffle bridle. Manners and Monuments of Prehistoric Peoples Whenever anybody offers me a letter to a preacher, now I snaffle it on the spot. Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 1 (1835-1866) It was an infernal shame, because I knew Harris of the Ghuznees would be covering that ground three months later, and he'd snaffle all the chaps I had my eyes on. Stalky & Co. In those instants of stillness ere the mantle had been plucked away Nigel had lain forward, had slipped the snaffle between the champing teeth, and had deftly secured it. Sir Nigel He speedily found that, thanks to the snaffle bit, I could not pull him in, so when we came to a down grade he would usually put on steam. Theodore Roosevelt; an Autobiography Though she was a blood mare he rode her with a plain snaffle, having the horsemanship of one who has hunted from the age of seven, and been for twenty years a Colonel of Yeomanry. The Patrician The bits also were only snaffles without curbs. The Brethren They finished off the men, and snaffled the sheep and as much grain as they could carry, and came back. Stalky & Co. Even Nikky had that trouble, and once, when they were all riding together, had said, "Canter on the snaffle, trot on the curb," when he meant exactly the opposite. Long Live the King! XI Pleasant the snaffle of Courtship, improving the manners and carriage; But the colt who is wise will abstain from the terrible thornbit of Marriage. The Home Book of Verse — Volume 4 Another hussar also rushed toward the horse, but Bondarenko had already thrown the reins of the snaffle bridle over the horse's head. War and Peace "I shall have to take the mare tomorrow," said the Tertium Quid, "and she will stand nothing heavier than a snaffle." The Works of Rudyard Kipling One Volume Edition As for my wife, I would you had her spirit in such another: The third o' theworld is yours; which with a snaffle You may pace easy, but not such a wife. Antony and Cleopatra |
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