02656cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500290015126400510018030000470023133600260027833700260030433800360033049000670036650000310043350801170046452013610058153400700194265300180201265300220203065300390205283000670209185600740215885600430223299900190227571377UtSlPG20260610134642.0mcr n260607r20231927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aKnibbs, Henry Herbert,d1874-194510aMaurice and the bay mare 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from the April 7, 1927 issue of The Popular Magazine.  aRelease date is 2023-08-10  aRoger Frank and Sue Clark (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Maurice and the Bay Mare" by Henry Herbert Knibbs is a short story likely written in the early 20th century. This narrative focuses on the relationship between a horseman, the groom Maurice, and a spirited bay mare, exploring themes of horsemanship, risk, and the bond between humans and horses. The story showcases the challenges and joys of riding, emphasizing the importance of understanding and patience in handling a young and lively horse.  The story revolves around Maurice, an experienced groom who has a deep affection for horses, and the narrator, who is new to riding the bay mare. Maurice expresses concern about taking the mare out for a ride, revealing his understanding of her spirited nature and the potential dangers involved. As the narrator rides her, they experience the mare's initial resistance to the noise of a passing truck, which causes her to bolt unexpectedly. Maurice provides valuable insights into the horse's behavior, sharing his past experiences as a horseman and the lessons learned about dealing with both spirited and problematic horses. Ultimately, the narrative reflects the delicate balance of horsemanship—combining confidence with respect for the animal's instincts—highlighting the importance of patience and wisdom in establishing trust between rider and horse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1927  aShort stories  aHorses -- Fiction  aHorsemen and horsewomen -- Fiction 0aProduced from the April 7, 1927 issue of The Popular Magazine.4 uhttps://archive.org/details/the-popular-magazine-v-83-n-06-1927-04-0740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71377  c112103d112103