The Art Of Riding: A Textbook For Beginners And Others (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163151372)

The Art of Riding: A Textbook for Beginners and Others by M.F. McTaggart is a comprehensive guide to the art of horseback riding. The book is aimed at beginners and those who are looking to improve their riding skills. It covers everything from the basics of horse care and safety to more advanced techniques such as jumping and dressage. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of riding. The first chapter provides an introduction to horses, their behavior, and how to handle them safely. Subsequent chapters cover topics such as riding equipment, mounting and dismounting, the basic gaits of the horse, and how to communicate with your horse through the reins and your body language.The later chapters of the book delve into more advanced riding techniques, including jumping, dressage, and trail riding. The author provides detailed instructions and tips on how to perform each technique effectively and safely. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the techniques being described.Overall, The Art of Riding is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in learning to ride horses or improving their existing riding skills. The book is well-written, easy to understand, and packed with useful information and practical advice. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced rider, this book is sure to be a valuable addition to your equestrian library.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.

Author: M. F. McTaggart
ISBN-10: 1163151378
ISBN-13: 9781163151372
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d