Amahoutsquatted in complacent idleness on its embroidered neck.
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We should spare a thought for themahout—this poor coalition government—which has to deal with the fleet footed elephant.
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I suppose that he is themahoutsitting on top.
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All other riders, including hismahout, had to mount from the rear, using his hind leg.
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A positive and productive working relationship is sought between each elephant and itsmahoutfrom the moment the elephant arrives at the sanctuary.
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Themahout-elephant team is shown in the usual guidance in heavy tasks, but it is also seen extending into danger.
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After getting their elephants palm leaves, themahoutwould give them their next clue.
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About 240 mahouts and kavadis take care of the needs of these elephants and develop a bond with them.
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The rider (mahout) sat across the neck and guided the elephant into battle.
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Raja never had any problems with his mahouts and was very obedient to them.
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Krabi-krabong was often practiced by the palace mahouts or elephant trainers.
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The elephants were driven into the stockade by skilled "mahouts" mounted on domesticated elephants.
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Under the training of a wise oldmahout, he becomes bigger and stronger.
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This ban led to the gradual extinction of a line of specially trained "mahouts" or "phandis".
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Elephants are shown as highly sympathetic creatures in relations with their mahouts.
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