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CG-NL.768.031
24 Jun 1768:41 (241)
London, March 31. The following advertisement from the
London Gazetteer, of the 31st March last, is inserted as a
curiosity.
Horsemanship, performed on one, two, and three horses, by
Mr. Wolton, at St. George's Spaw, 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 up-right with one
foot on each saddle. 2. He rides one horse, picks up his
pistols, or anything from the ground, or engages to ride a
mile on full speed, his hand sweeping the ground all the
time. 3. He dismounts on full speed, and leaps on and over
the horse several different times. 4. He rides between two
horses on full speed, fires a pistol with his knees bent to
the ground. 5. He takes a flying leap over the bar with two
horses, sitting on both saddles. 6. He 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. H
rides three horses on full speed. The door to be opened at
four, and mount at five. Admittance one shilling. Proper
musick is engaged.
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