At two the middle “nippers” drop; At three, the second pair can’t stop. When four years old the third pair goes, At five a full new set he shows. The deep black spots will pass from view At six years from the middle two. The second pair at seven years; At eight the spot each “corner” clears. From middle “nippers” upper jaw, At nine the black spots will withdraw. The second pair at ten are white; Eleven finds the “corners” light.
As time goes on, the horsemen know, The oval teeth three-sided grow; They longer get, project before, Till twenty, when we know no more.
Bees
A swarm of bees in May Is worth a load of hay; A swarm of bees in June Is worth a silver spoon; A swarm of bees in July Is not worth a fly.
The Cuckoo
May—sings all the day; June—changes his tune; July—prepares to fly; August—go he must.
Rules for Riding
Keep up your head and your heart, Your hands and your heels keep down, Press your knees close to your horse’s side, And your elbows close to your own.
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