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==The language of horse culture==
==The language of horse culture==
[[File:A-good-method-for-mounting-your-horse.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Pulling oneself up by their bootstraps" (left) ''versus.'' receiving a "leg up" (right), contrasted.]]
[[File:A-good-method-for-mounting-your-horse.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Pulling oneself up by their bootstraps" (left) ''versus.'' receiving a "leg up" (right), contrasted.]]
In thew bible, the [[horse]] is the animal of [[war]]. The language and idioms of horse culture exists in all languages, and will not be easily replaced by a century or two of modern rail and auto transportation. But it necessary in the modern world to give context to some of these idioms
In the bible, the [[horse]] is the animal of [[war]]. The language and idioms of horse culture exists in all languages, and will not be easily replaced by a century or two of modern rail and auto transportation. But it necessary in the modern world to give context to some of these idioms
The ''Stechschritt'' (similar to stretch strut in English) is meant to stretch the muscles and tendons of the leg for horseback riding. Good muscle tone in the leg is necessary for good horseback riding, and not just to give oneself the strength for "a leg up".
The ''Stechschritt'' (similar to stretch strut in English) is meant to stretch the muscles and tendons of the leg for horseback riding. Good muscle tone in the leg is necessary for good horseback riding, and not just to give oneself the strength for "a leg up".
Cavalry, or the Knights of old (as in [[Chess]] with the ability to jump over common foot soldiers or pawns), have been replaced in modern warfare with pilots. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''The Truth. Just Putin It Out There'']]</sup> 14:43, May 14, 2024 (EDT)
Cavalry, or the Knights of old (as in [[Chess]] with the ability to jump over common foot soldiers or pawns), have been replaced in modern warfare with pilots. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]]<sup>[[User talk:RobSmith|''The Truth. Just Putin It Out There'']]</sup> 14:43, May 14, 2024 (EDT)