9781846641008 - Hints on Driving Horses  - Captain C. Morley Knight
9781846641008 - Hints on Driving Horses  - Captain C. Morley Knight
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Hints on Driving Horses

This excellent little book was written in an era when “handling the ribbons” was not only a pleasurable pastime but was almost the sole means of transport.

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Author

Captain C. Morley Knight

Imprint

Read Country Books

Categories

Equestrian & Animal Sports

History of Engineering & Technology

Home & Garden

Horses

Pets & Animal Care

Sports

Technology & Engineering: General

Technology, Engineering & Agriculture

ISBN

9781846641008, 9781443738583, 9781528769556

Formats Available

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Pages

220

Publication Date

12 April 2006

Dimensions 5.5 × 8.5 in

Originally published in 1884, this extremely scarce early work on driving horses is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. This excellent little book was written in an era when “handling the ribbons” was not only a pleasurable pastime but was almost the sole means of transport – hence any hints on making driving simpler, and consequently, safer, were of inestimable value. In view of the steadily growing interest in this pastime and the constant demand for information on harnessing and driving, this book will prove of great value with its detailed wisdom aimed at both tyro and expert. The book consists of twelve Comprehensive Chapters, each illustrated with explanatory line drawings: Harness. Driving-Single Harness. Driving-Double Harness. Curricle and Cape Cart. Driving Four Horses-Position of Coachman. Four Horses-The Reins. Four in Hand. The Whip. Starting. Pulling Up. Turning. Useful Hints. Tandem Driving. Tandem Harness. Breaking to Harness. Etc. This is a fascinating read for any driving enthusiast or historian of this mode of transport, but also contains much information and advice that is still extremely useful and practical today. Many of the early equestrian titles, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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