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There was a medieval riding style known as a la jineta, derived from Islamic light cavalry (and an alternative style, a la brida, longer stirrups, deeper seat). I presume the riding style and the term jinete have similar roots? Any etymologists out there?
Montanabw(talk)04:35, 18 March 2008 (UTC)reply
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There was a medieval riding style known as a la jineta, derived from Islamic light cavalry (and an alternative style, a la brida, longer stirrups, deeper seat). I presume the riding style and the term jinete have similar roots? Any etymologists out there?
Montanabw(talk)04:35, 18 March 2008 (UTC)reply
