Graceful Riding: A Pocket Manual for Equestrians
Mastering Horseback Riding: A Comprehensive Guide for EquestriansBy Samuel C. Wayte
Length1h 12m
About this audiobook
In "Graceful Riding: A Pocket Manual for Equestrians," Samuel C. Wayte delivers an insightful and comprehensive guide tailored for riders of all skill levels. This manual combines practical riding techniques with philosophical reflections on the bond between horse and rider, written in a clear, engaging style that embodies a blend of technical proficiency and lyrical prose. Employing a step-by-step approach, Wayte emphasizes not just the mechanics of riding, but also the emotional and ethical dimensions of equestrianism, situated within the broader context of 19th-century horse culture and its evolving practices. Samuel C. Wayte, a distinguished equestrian and educator, draws from his extensive background in horsemanship and training to craft this manual. His passion for the equestrian arts is underscored by years spent observing the symbiotic relationship between horse and rider. Wayte's experiences may have been influenced by the burgeoning interest in horseback riding as both a competitive sport and a leisure activity during his time, further informing his emphasis on grace, confidence, and ethical treatment in riding. "Graceful Riding" is an essential read for anyone interested in equestrian pursuits, from novices looking to connect with their horses to experienced riders seeking to refine their skills. Wayte's holistic approach makes this manual not just a guide to technique, but a philosophical treatise on riding gracefully and ethically. This book is a treasured resource that invites readers to explore the art of riding as an enduring and enriching journey.
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GenreOther
Length1 hr 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
28FLYING LEAP.
2INTRODUCTION.
29SWIMMING A HORSE.
3DESCRIPTION OF PLATES.
30BOLTING, OR RUNNING AWAY.
4PART I.
31PART IV.
5CHARACTER AND MANAGEMENT OF THE HORSE, WITH DIRECTIONS FOR RIDING.
32ADVICE TO LADIES.
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6ON PROPERLY FIXING THE BRIDLE, SADDLE, &c.
33THE HABIT.
7THE BRIDLE.
34MOUNTING.
8THE SADDLE
35RULES FOR GAINING THE CORRECT POSITION IN THE SADDLE.
9THE STIRRUPS.
36THE POSITION IN THE SADDLE.
10ON MOUNTING.
37THE ARMS.
11POSITION IN THE SADDLE.
38THE LEGS.
12PART II.
39THE STIRRUP.
13ON THE REINS, &c.
40THE STIRRUP TOO LONG.
14FOR HOLDING THE REINS IN ONE HAND.
41THE BRIDLE HAND.
15USING BOTH HANDS.
42GUIDING.
16RIDING ON ONE REIN.
43DISMOUNTING.
17THE WHIP.
44MAXIMS TO BE ATTENDED TO.
18PART III.
45WALKING AND RIDING.
19ON THE PACES OF THE HORSE.
46REMARKS ON SADDLERY.
20THE WALK.
47BRIDLES.
21THE TROT.
48THE THROAT LASH.
22THE CANTER.
49NOSE BAND.
23TURNING.
50CHIN STRAP.
24REINING BACK.
51THE EQUESTRIAN’S MANUAL.
25STOPPING.
52MR. S. C. WAITE,
26LEAPING.
53TESTIMONIALS.
27THE STANDING LEAP.
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