The cavalry recruit was instructed to bridle and saddle a horse. Ten minutes later the sergeant-major came along for his mount and found the recruit holding the bit close to the horse’s head. “What are you waiting for?” he roared. “Until he yawns.” answered the recruit.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 30 October 1940, Page 5
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