Ladies On Horseback

Learning, Park-Riding, And Hunting (1881)

von Nannie Power O'Donoghue

392 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Ladies On Horseback: Learning, Park-Riding, And Hunting is a book written by Nannie Power O'Donoghue in 1881. The book is a comprehensive guide for women who are interested in horseback riding, covering everything from the basics of riding to hunting on horseback. The author provides detailed instructions on how to ride a horse properly, including how to mount and dismount, how to sit in the saddle, and how to control the horse's movements. She also discusses different types of horses and their characteristics, as well as the equipment needed for riding. In addition to teaching the basics of riding, O'Donoghue also covers the more advanced skill of park-riding, which was a popular pastime for women during the Victorian era. She describes the different types of riding styles and the appropriate dress and etiquette for each. The book also includes a section on hunting, which was a popular sport for both men and women in the 19th century. O'Donoghue explains the different types of hunting, the equipment needed, and the rules and etiquette of the sport. She also provides tips on how to ride and hunt safely. Overall, Ladies On Horseback: Learning, Park-Riding, And Hunting is a valuable resource for women who are interested in horseback riding and hunting, as well as for historians interested in the role of women in equestrian sports during the Victorian era.With Hints Upon Costume, And Numerous Anecdotes.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.

• Themen: Sport & Freizeit Pferdesport, Tiersportarten
• ISBN: 9781437135008
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC