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In these races the horse is not saddled, and a string supplies the place of a bit; the rider is usually quite naked, but very skilful in the management even of the wildest horse; but, as the treatment is injudicious, they are soon worn out. Large sums are also staked at the ship-games, as they are called, in which the islanders display their seaman-like tastes.
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