A COMPETENT HURDLER.— Not noted for their grace though their agility has long been conceded, camels break through as rivals of the jumping horses that thrill thousands at horse shows each year. As proof of their ability this picture shows a desert denizen attached to the Ganga Risala Camel Corps at Bikanir. India, taking a hurdle in stride. The ease With which the humped speedster makes the leap is shown in his nonchalant expression.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIV, Issue 20969, 23 February 1938, Page 14
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74A COMPETENT HURDLER.—Not noted for their grace though their agility has long been conceded, camels break through as rivals of the jumping horses that thrill thousands at horse shows each year. As proof of their ability this picture shows a desert denizen attached to the Ganga Risala Camel Corps at Bikanir. India, taking a hurdle in stride. The ease With which the humped speedster makes the leap is shown in his nonchalant expression. Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIV, Issue 20969, 23 February 1938, Page 14
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