Riding, On The Flat And Across Country: A Guide To Practical Horsemanship (1882)

By Matthew Horace Hayes

Book Overview

""Riding, On The Flat And Across Country: A Guide To Practical Horsemanship"" is a comprehensive guide to horse riding written by Matthew Horace Hayes and originally published in 1882. The book covers a wide range of topics related to horse riding, including the proper equipment and attire, correct posture and balance, and techniques for riding on both flat terrain and across country. Hayes offers detailed instruction on various riding styles, such as the English and American styles, and provides advice on how to train and care for horses. He also includes information on horse breeds and their characteristics, as well as tips for selecting and purchasing a horse. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both novice and experienced riders. It includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the various techniques and concepts discussed. Overall, ""Riding, On The Flat And Across Country: A Guide To Practical Horsemanship"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in horse riding, whether for pleasure or competition. It remains a classic text in the field of equestrianism and is still widely read and respected today.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164684752
• ISBN13: 9781164684756
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"