A horse rider jumping a dangerous hurdle in training for a fox hunt. Steel engraving by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees’ Mr. Sponge’s Sporting Tour,, circa 1850

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Size: 3759px × 4724px
Location: England
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License: Licensed
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