long horse

nounGymnastics.

Origin of long horse

First recorded in 1930–35

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The uniformed men swung their long horse reins — which many interpreted as whips — to keep the migrants from crossing into Texas.
Why America keeps turning its back on Haitian migrants | Fabiola Cineas | September 24, 2021 | Vox
Long-Horse with half of the Absaroke stopped in the strong woods high up on one side of a ravine, and I stayed with them.
John Ermine of the Yellowstone | Frederic Remington
Long-Horse and the white chief, a big man with short hair, made a long talk.
John Ermine of the Yellowstone | Frederic Remington
Long-Horse was killed, and a few Absaroke wounded, but we got many scalps, one of which is mine.
John Ermine of the Yellowstone | Frederic Remington
It was circus business, or what they call "short and long horse" work—some not understandable phrase.
Crooked Trails | Frederic Remington

Amongst other ominous sounds, the guard was heard to click his long horse-pistols.
Rookwood | William Harrison Ainsworth

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