Elementary Horsemanship is a comprehensive guidebook written by Ford E. Young Jr. that covers all the basics of horse care and riding. The book is designed for beginners who are just starting out with horses and those who have some experience but want to improve their skills. The book covers topics such as selecting the right horse, grooming, feeding, and basic health care. Additionally, it covers the basics of riding, including mounting, dismounting, steering, and controlling the horse's speed. The book also includes information on various riding styles, such as Western and English riding. The author provides detailed explanations and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts and techniques. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, Elementary Horsemanship is an essential guidebook for anyone who loves horses and wants to learn more about them.Contents: Position In The Saddle, Taking The Reins, Use Of Reins And Other Aids At The Walk, Trot, Canter And Gallop, Jumping For Pleasure, Riding At Will, Group Riding And Going Down Slides, Saddling, Mounting, Dismounting And Unsaddling.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.
