This edition had all images removed.
Title: Riding for Ladies
Note: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Riding for Ladies" by W. A. Kerr is an instructional manual on equestrianism, likely written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the art of horse riding specifically for women, emphasizing the importance of proper technique, safety, and the unique considerations women face when riding. It covers various topics including mounting, the choice of horse, riding methods, and equestrian attire. The opening of the book introduces its purpose and the author's views on the benefits of horseback riding for women, highlighting how it develops strength and grace. Kerr discusses the moral and emotional bond women can form with horses and mentions a personal anecdote illustrating this connection. He underscores the necessity of proper training and equipment, stressing the importance of suitable saddles and riding techniques that consider women's unique physiological needs. The chapter sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the fundamentals of riding, signaling a practical approach tailored to beginners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kerr, W. A. (William Alexander), 1831-1919
EBook No.: 39610
Published: May 4, 2012
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Horsemanship
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Riding for Ladies
Note: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Riding for Ladies" by W. A. Kerr is an instructional manual on equestrianism, likely written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the art of horse riding specifically for women, emphasizing the importance of proper technique, safety, and the unique considerations women face when riding. It covers various topics including mounting, the choice of horse, riding methods, and equestrian attire. The opening of the book introduces its purpose and the author's views on the benefits of horseback riding for women, highlighting how it develops strength and grace. Kerr discusses the moral and emotional bond women can form with horses and mentions a personal anecdote illustrating this connection. He underscores the necessity of proper training and equipment, stressing the importance of suitable saddles and riding techniques that consider women's unique physiological needs. The chapter sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the fundamentals of riding, signaling a practical approach tailored to beginners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kerr, W. A. (William Alexander), 1831-1919
EBook No.: 39610
Published: May 4, 2012
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Horsemanship
LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.