G J Whyte-melville

Riding Recollections - Horsemanship and Hunting G J Whyte-melville

Publisher Marketing: Originally published around the turn of the century, the author offers advice based on a lifetime's experience of riding and hunting. The first sections of the book focus on horsemanship and the latter half primarily on the hunting field. The book has much advice and information of practical use to today's rider. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include - Author's Preface - Kindness - Coercion - The Use of the Bridle - The Abuse of the Spur - Hand - Seat - Valour - Discretion - Irish Hunters - Thoroughbred Horses - Riding to Fox Hounds - Riding at Stag Hounds - The Provinces - The Shires