About Horsemanship

By Xenophon the Athenian; Denison B. Hull (translator) and Xenophon

Book Overview

About Horsemanship is a classic book on the art of horsemanship written by the ancient Greek philosopher and soldier, Xenophon. The book is a comprehensive guide to the proper care and training of horses, covering everything from selecting and buying a horse, to grooming, feeding, and exercising it. Xenophon emphasizes the importance of treating horses with kindness and respect, and advocates for a gentle and patient approach to training. He also provides practical advice on riding techniques and the use of various pieces of equipment, such as bits and saddles. About Horsemanship is a timeless work that remains relevant to modern equestrians, and is widely considered to be one of the most important texts on the subject of horsemanship ever written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125801419X
• ISBN13: 9781258014193
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"