Project Gutenberg 2023-08-10 Public domain in the USA. 134 Knibbs, Henry Herbert 1874 1945 Knibbs, H. H. (Henry Herbert) Knibbs, Harry Herbert Maurice and the bay mare $aNew York :$bStreet & Smith Corporation, $c1927. Produced from the April 7, 1927 issue of The Popular Magazine. Roger Frank and Sue Clark (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) https://archive.org/details/the-popular-magazine-v-83-n-06-1927-04-07 20230801162539knibbs 1927 US Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Short stories Horses -- Fiction Horsemen and horsewomen -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Adventure Category: Novels 54785 2025-09-28T08:51:37.399147 text/html 51788 2023-08-10T03:17:59 text/html 311737 2025-09-28T08:51:40.071204 application/epub+zip 310510 2025-09-28T08:51:38.415226 application/epub+zip 140199 2025-09-28T08:51:37.815188 application/epub+zip 852041 2025-09-28T08:51:41.320175 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 845331 2025-09-28T08:51:39.625214 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 46836 2025-09-28T08:51:37.271156 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 46858 2023-08-10T03:17:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17524 2025-09-28T08:51:41.450141 application/rdf+xml 26758 2025-09-28T08:51:38.042183 image/jpeg 4249 2025-09-28T08:51:37.929172 image/jpeg 426078 2023-08-10T03:17:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 430350 2025-09-28T08:51:37.411209 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog