“You must in all Airs follow the strength, spirit, and disposition of the horse, and do nothing against nature; for art is but to set nature in order, and nothing else.” ArtSpiritOrderAirArt IsHorseDisposition Author:William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle
“But there is nothing to be done till a horse's head is settled.” DoneHorse Author:William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle
“You should pull him back besides in all the lines before the quarter, just as you make the others advance.” ShouldLinesQuarters Author:William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle
“The horse's neck is between the two reins of the bridle, which both meet in the rider's hand.” TwoHandsHorseNecksRidersReins Author:William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle
“Without knowing this, no man can dress a horse perfectly.” MenKnowingHorseDresses Author:William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle