Astley's System of Equestrian Education - Exhibiting the Beauties and Defects of the Horse - With Serious and Important Advice on its General Excellence, Preserving it in Health and Grooming - Anon.

This lovely antiquarian volume contains a detailed treatise on training horses, with information on exhibiting the beauties as well as the defects of the horse, alongside advice on preserving it in health, grooming... etcetera. This volume constitutes an invaluable resource for the serous equestrian, offering its reader a wealth of invaluable information that will be of much use to those with a keen interest in the topic. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, making this a great addition to collections of equine literature. It is not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this book include: 'The Author's System of Reducing Horses to Obedience'; 'Dialogue on Equestrian Education'; 'Serious Advice to Ladies and Gentlemen'; 'Necessary Precautions in Purchasing Horses'; 'Of the Bridle, Saddle, and Stirrup'; 'Training Horses to Leap'; etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on the general care and maintenance of horses.

EAN: 9781447464723