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BNL.768.033
23 Jun 1768:12 (3377 Postscript)
The following advertisement from the London Gazetteer of the
31st of March last, is inserted as a curiosity.
Horsemanship, performed on one, two, and three horses, by
Mr. Wolton, at St. George's Spa Southwark, at the Dog and
Duck in St George's Fields Southwark on Easter Monday, and
every evening during the summer season, excepting Sunday.
1. He rides two horses on full speed, standing upright with
one foot on each saddle.
2. He rides one horse, picks up his pistols, ar any thing
from the ground, or engages to ride a mile on full speed,
his hand sweeping the ground all the time.
3. He dismounts on full speed, and leaps on and over the
horse several times.
4. he rides between two horses on full speed, fires a pistol
with his knees bent to the ground.
5. He takes a flying leap over the bar with two horses,
sitting on both saddles.
6. He lays across two horses, and goes over the bar on full
speed.
7. He stands upright with one foot on each saddle, and takes
a flying leap over the bar.
8. He makes the horse lay down with him at the word of
command, and get up at the same.
9. He rides two horses, beating a drum, on full speed.
10, He rides three horses on full speed.
The door to be opened at four and mounts at five.
Admittance one shilling. Proper music is engaged.
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