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Essex Farriers

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ESSEX FARRIERS (S3x32) 3C Set Rob Sibthorpe

1- 8 1M+2L cross RH, 1M+3M cross LH; 1L+2M criss LH, 1L+3L cross RH. (2)(3)1
9-16 "Horseshoe Reel" (modified Grand Chain):
 No hands given, 1 bar per change, 1s cross while 2s+3s change places on sides to start. On reaching 1st place do not cross, loop at top and continue reel. 312
17-24 3s+1s dance RH across; 1s+2s dance LH across
25-32 All set, all cross RH; all set, all cross LH. 312
Note: Deviser states "Horseshoe Reel can be danced giving hands"

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)


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