Riding - A Manual of Horsemanship for BeginnersPaperback, 11 January 2011

This antique text contains a comprehensive manual of horsemanship for beginners. Written in simple, concise language, profusely illustrated, and containing much in the way of timeless information, this volume will be of considerable value to the novice rider. It makes for a worthy addition to collections of equestrian literature. The chapters of this text include: 'Initial Training of Horse and Rider'; 'Riding at the Walk and at the Trot'; 'Riding at the Lope, Canter, Gallop, and Run'; 'Riding on the Open Range'; 'Riding at the Artificial Gaits'; 'Riding Over Jumps and Riding Bucking Horses'; 'The Elements of Rough-Riding', etcetera. We are proud to republish this antiquarian book - and it now comes complete with a new introduction on 'Horses as used for Sports and Utility.'