THE YOUNG HORSEWOMAN'S COMPENDIUM OF THE MODERN ART OF RIDING STANLEY Horse Book - $36 - (Manassas, VA)

Author Name Stanley, Edward Title The Young Horsewoman's Compendium of the Modern Art of Riding (Sidesaddle). FINE LIMITED/NUMBERED HB Binding Hardcover Book Condition Fine Jacket Condition No Jacket Type Book Edition Limited/Numbered 54/500 Size 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Publisher NH Yesteryear Publishing Co 1992 122 pp frontis and 3 plates, A limited edition of 500 hand numbered copies this being number 54, first published in 1827 comprising a progressive course of lessons designed to give ladies a secure and graceful seat on horseback, this reprint was commissioned by The International Side-Saddle Organization in 1992 and is now out of print. Stunning copy. Internally crisp and unread. A Couple small smudges on front - see photos. Perfect for gift giving. Original sale sticker on back. Contents include: Approaching a Horse, Putting a Lady on Horseback, Assisting a Lady Off Her Horse, Of the Reins, Of the Position of the Body, Of the Bridle Hand, Of the Walk, Of the Stop, Of the Turn, Reining Back, Of the Trot, Of the Canter, or Short Gallop, Leaping, Riding on the Wrong Side, Rules to be Observed on the Road, Other Remarks, Of Saddling and Bridling Ladies Horses.

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