author
Belle Beach
A celebrated horsewoman of the early 1900s, she wrote a practical guide that opened the world of riding and driving to women riders. Her work blends clear instruction with the confidence and style of an era when equestrian sport was becoming a more visible part of women’s lives.
1 Audiobook
Riding and Driving for Women
by Belle Beach
About the author
Belle Beach was known as an accomplished equestrienne and teacher of riding and driving. Modern editions of Riding and Driving for Women describe her as coming from a prominent New England family that summered in Newport, Rhode Island, and note that she earned numerous horse show ribbons.
Her best-known book, originally published in 1912, was written to help women and children learn horsemanship with skill and confidence. It covers the practical side of riding and driving while also reflecting the social world of horseback life in the early twentieth century.
Though not much biographical detail is easy to confirm online, her reputation as a respected riding instructor and horsewoman has endured through reprints of her book. Today, she is remembered mainly for preserving a snapshot of equestrian training and culture from her time.