The Art of Riding: A Textbook for Beginners and Others - Hardcover

The Art of Riding: A Textbook for Beginners and Others is a comprehensive guide to horseback riding written by M.F. McTaggart. This book is designed to help both beginners and experienced riders improve their riding skills and knowledge. It covers everything from basic riding techniques to advanced riding styles, with a focus on safety and proper form.The book begins with an introduction to horses, including their anatomy, behavior, and care. It then moves on to the basics of riding, such as mounting, dismounting, and steering. From there, it covers more advanced riding techniques, such as jumping, dressage, and trail riding.Throughout the book, McTaggart emphasizes the importance of safety and proper form. She provides detailed instructions and illustrations to help readers understand each technique and how to perform it correctly. She also includes tips for troubleshooting common problems and avoiding accidents.The Art of Riding is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their horseback riding skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, this book will help you develop the knowledge and techniques you need to ride with confidence and skill.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.