Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

Mrs. O'Donoghue's book, 'Riding for Ladies: With Hints on the Stable', is a significant contribution to the equestrian literature of the Victorian era. Published in 1875, this book provides comprehensive guidance and advice for women who wish to take up horse riding as a leisure activity. With detailed instructions on mount and dismount techniques, correct posture, and stable management, Mrs. O'Donoghue's writing style is clear and practical, making it accessible for readers of all levels of equestrian experience. The book reflects the changing social norms of the time, as women's participation in outdoor activities like horse riding became more socially acceptable. The inclusion of 'Hints on the Stable' also adds a practical dimension to the guide, offering valuable insights into the care and maintenance of horses. Overall, 'Riding for Ladies' serves as a valuable historical document of Victorian equestrian culture and women's empowerment through sport. Readers interested in equestrian history, gender studies, and leisure activities in the 19th century will find this book both informative and engaging.

Hunting literature had its beginnings as early as the fourteenth century, when nobles hunted stag, bear, fox, and other game on horseback. As foxhunting grew in popularity, literary works that covered the sport flourished, as well. In Six Centuries of Foxhunting: An Annotated Bibliography, M. L. Biscotti has compiled all books produced in Great Britain and the United States that pertain to, or mention, foxhunting with hounds. Arranged alphabetically by author, more than 2000 titles are included. Each entry features details such as place and year of publication, publisher, book size, page count, illustrations, and binding. Nearly every title is also annotated with a description of the book’s contents, and biographical sketches are provided for the most notable authors. Narratives, histories, illustrated works, verse, fiction, and even anti-hunting literature all have their place in this volume. Six Centuries of Foxhunting also features more than thirty images of book covers and foxhunting illustrations. With appendixes that contain author, title, and illustrator time lines, and separate author and title indexes, this comprehensive bibliography is a valuable resource for researchers, book dealers and collectors, and foxhunters.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Illustrated Horse Breaking" by M. Horace Hayes. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.