New Method of Horsemanship by François Baucher

"New Method of Horsemanship" by François Baucher is a comprehensive guide on horsemanship, particularly focused on the breaking and training of horses, written in the mid-19th century. This work presents Baucher's innovative methods for achieving a harmonious relationship between rider and horse, emphasizing the importance of developing a good seat and understanding the horse's physical forces. The opening of the work introduces the foundational concepts of Baucher's training technique, highlighting the significance of preparatory exercises for both horse and rider. It outlines the necessity of understanding the horse's natural movements and resistances to establish a mutually beneficial partnership. Baucher provides detailed instructions for achieving a proper seat for the rider and begins to discuss the various movements and flexions necessary for the horse, setting the stage for a systematic approach to acquiring harmony and precision in horsemanship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Baucher, François, 1796-1873
Title New Method of Horsemanship
Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat.
Credits Produced by Chris Curnow, Eric Skeet and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class SF: Agriculture: Animal culture
Subject Horsemanship
Subject Dressage
Category Text
eBook-No. 38184
Release Date
Last Update Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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