
Transcriber’s Note
RIDING RECOLLECTIONS.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
RIDING RECOLLECTIONS.
RIDING RECOLLECTIONS.
CHAPTER I. KINDNESS.
CHAPTER II. COERCION.
CHAPTER III. THE USE OF THE BRIDLE.
CHAPTER IV. THE ABUSE OF THE SPUR.
CHAPTER V. HAND.
A warm, seasoned voice invites listeners into the world of horsemanship, treating the art of riding as a partnership built on mutual respect and intuition. Rather than imposing rigid rules, the author shares observations on confidence, caution, and the subtle balance of force and persuasion that makes a rider feel truly in sync with the animal. The opening chapters weave practical advice about handling nervous horses with vivid examples that feel both instructional and almost poetic.
Illustrated with period drawings that bring the scenes to life, the book offers a gentle roadmap for beginners while still speaking to seasoned riders seeking fresh perspective. Emphasizing kindness, steady guidance, and the rider’s own self‑belief, it encourages a patient, thoughtful approach to training both horse and rider alike. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for the quiet dialogue that underlies every successful ride.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (371K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
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.)
Release date
2011-03-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1821–1878
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