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The Barb And The Bridle; A Handbook Of Equitation For Ladies, And Manual Of Instruction In The Science Of Riding, From The Preparatory Suppling Exercises

The Barb And The Bridle; A Handbook Of Equitation For Ladies, And Manual Of Instruction In The Science Of Riding, From The Preparatory Suppling Exercises

Vielle Moustache

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9789354549670
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A poised invitation to ride into a rich past-and a skill set that still shines today.The Barb And The Bridle is more than a manual; it is a clear, inspiring guide to equitation that blends practical riding techniques with a reverent portrait of late nineteenth-century horsemanship. From preparatory suppleness exercises to careful bridle and saddle care, the book offers a beginner riders guide that teaches riding posture training and the fundamentals of horsemanship in a language that feels both approachable and exact. It is a work that speaks to the curious reader and the devoted student in equal measure, revealing a time when ladies riding guide and horse training techniques were paired with quiet discipline and elegant form.Historically significant as a window into Victorian era Britain, this volume stands as a benchmark among equestrian instructional books. Its voice preserves a culture of manners and mastery, while its methods translate to modern practice with clarity and poise. For casual readers, the book offers a narrative of skill, care, and patience; for classic-literature collectors, it is a cherished artefact-a precise, dignified artefact of its era.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, this edition makes accessible a timeless tradition for horse lovers and historians alike, woven into a seamless equitation handbook for today’s riding enthusiast. Keywords: equitation handbook, riding manual, ladies riding guide, horse training techniques, preparatory suppleness exercises, bridle and saddle care, riding posture training, victorian era britain, late nineteenth century, beginner riders guide, equestrian instructional books, horsemanship manuals.

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