long horse

noun

, Gymnastics.

First recorded in 1930–35

The uniformed men swung their long horse reins — which many interpreted as whips — to keep the migrants from crossing into Texas.

From Vox

Long-Horse with half of the Absaroke stopped in the strong woods high up on one side of a ravine, and I stayed with them.

Long-Horse and the white chief, a big man with short hair, made a long talk.

Long-Horse was killed, and a few Absaroke wounded, but we got many scalps, one of which is mine.

It was circus business, or what they call "short and long horse" work—some not understandable phrase.

Amongst other ominous sounds, the guard was heard to click his long horse-pistols.

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