Riding Recollections, 5th ed. by G. J. Whyte-Melville
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"Riding Recollections, 5th ed." by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a comprehensive guide on horsemanship and riding techniques written in the late 19th century. The text explores various aspects of riding, including the relationship between horse and rider, techniques of riding different types of horses, and the philosophy of horsemanship. The author shares personal experiences and observations, intending to educate both novice and experienced riders about the nuances of effectively riding horses. The
opening of "Riding Recollections" emphasizes the importance of establishing mutual trust and understanding between horse and rider. The author highlights that kindness and a gentle approach are crucial in training and riding horses, arguing against reliance on harshness or coercion. Through examples and anecdotes, including the gentle treatment of horses and the art of effective riding, the narrative sets the stage for a philosophical exploration of horsemanship, where the rider's skill, temperament, and respect for the animal are pivotal in achieving a successful partnership in riding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Whyte-Melville, G. J. (George John), 1821-1878 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Giberne, Edgar, 1850-1889 |
| Title | Riding Recollections, 5th ed. |
| Contents | Kindness -- Coercion -- The use of the bridle -- The abuse of the spur -- Hand -- Seat -- Valour -- Discretion -- Irish hunters -- Thorough-bred horses -- Riding to fox-hounds -- Riding at stag-hounds -- The provinces -- The shires. |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| LoC Class | SK: Agriculture: Hunting sports |
| Subject | Horsemanship |
| Subject | Hunt riding |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35521 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35521-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 559 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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