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‘Wahines race’

‘Wahines race’

When racing horses, Māori women did not use side saddles, and tied their skirts around their ankles before mounting the horse.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: PUBL-0170-001

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Emma Meyer. 'Horses', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/horses/5/2