Product Description
by Vladimir Stanislas Littauer (Author), Bert Clark Thayer (Illustrator)
""Be A Better Horseman: An Illustrated Guide To The Enjoyment Of Modern Riding"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Vladimir Stanislas Littauer. The book is aimed at riders of all levels who want to improve their horsemanship skills and enjoy modern riding. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of horsemanship. The first section focuses on the rider's position, balance, and control over the horse. It provides tips on how to improve the rider's posture, leg position, and hand position. The second section covers the horse's gaits and how to ride them correctly. It explains the differences between the walk, trot, canter, and gallop and how to ride each one effectively. The third section of the book discusses jumping and includes detailed instructions on how to approach a jump, jump position, and landing. The fourth section covers training and schooling, including how to teach a horse to respond to different commands and how to improve the horse's performance. The book is illustrated with numerous diagrams and photographs, making it easy to understand and follow. It also includes a glossary of terms used in the horse world, making it an excellent resource for beginners. Overall, ""Be A Better Horseman"" is an excellent guidebook for anyone who wants to improve their horsemanship skills and enjoy modern riding. It is well-written, easy to understand, and packed with useful information and tips.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.
