Hints on Driving Horses (Harness, Carriage, Etc)

Author: Captain C. Morley Knight
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528769554
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
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.

Hints on Driving Horses (Harness, Carriage, Etc)

Author: Captain C. Morley Knight
Publisher:
ISBN: 1846641004
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
HINTS ON DRIVING HORSES By Captain C.Morley Knight A READ COUNTRY BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT Originally published in 1884, this extremely scarce early work on driving horses is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and illustrations. 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 more simple, and consequently, more safe, 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 two hundred and twelve pages divided into 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 advise 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. READ COUNTRY BOOKS are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Keywords: Driving HorsesPleasurable Pastime Country Books Line Drawings Tyro Morley Ribbons Reprint Illustrations Wisdom Read Books Hints On Driving Country Classic

Driving Horse-Drawn Carriages for Pleasure

Author: Francis T. Underhill
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486261027
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
Entertaining guidebook offers wealth of information about horses, harnesses, coaches, stables and liveries. Over 100 captioned photographs of carts, landaus, phaetons, broughams, more.

Hints on Driving

Author: Charles Lewis William Morley Knight
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Driving of horse-drawn vehicles
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description

Driving a Harness Horse

Author: Sallie Walrond
Publisher: J.A. Allen
ISBN: 9781908809100
Category : Driving of horse-drawn vehicles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"A sequel to Breaking a horse to harness."

Driving Horse-Drawn Carriages for Pleasure

Author: Francis T. Underhill
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486142752
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
Writing at the turn of the century, Francis T. Underhill provided horse and carriage owners with a comprehensive guidebook that described how a well turned-out carriage should look and be handled. An expert in coaching and equipage, Underhill wrote with enthusiasm and a thorough knowledge of the subject, offering his readers a wealth of information about horses, harnesses, coaches, stables, and liveries, as well as useful "suggestions to the inexperienced." Republished now in its entirety, this delightfully entertaining volume depicts in more than 100 black-and-white captioned photographs of scores of vehicles: a "turned out" road coach, hooded gig, an elegant George IV phaëton, a Paris lady's chaise, hansome cab, landau, coupé d' Orsay, omnibus, depot wagon, buckboard, a smart "lady's country trap," and many more. In addition to elegant carriages, practical buggies, and cozy carts, this remarkable archive provides a fascinating visual commentary on nineteenth-century culture and life, recalled in vintage photographs of coachmen and grooms, stable and coachroom interiors as well as "night and dress clothing" for the properly accoutered horse. Reprinted from a rare original edition published at the height of the age of horse-drawn transportation, this authentic sourcebook will be welcomed by model builders, transportation buffs, artists in need of authentic period illustrations, and anyone interested in the bygone era of leisurely pre-automobile travel.

Breaking a Horse to Harness

Author: Sallie Walrond
Publisher: J.A. Allen
ISBN: 9781908809247
Category : Draft horses
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this paperback edition of Sallie Walrond's classic work, step-by-step color photos guide the reader through the author's tried-and-tested training techniques. The author's lucid, easy-to-follow text provides all the necessary background information, including advice on lungeing, long-reining, fitting the harness, bitting, putting to, driving techniques, safety and road training, to enable an averagely competent horse owner to produce a horse who will go happily and willingly in harness whether the animal concerned is an unbroken two-year-old or an outgrown family pony. Sallie Walrond takes the mystery out of breaking a horse to harness; this reliable and popular book shows the way.

The Carriage Journal

Author: Paul H. Downing
Publisher: Carriage Assoc. of America
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR . THE BRITISH DRIVING SOCIETY DRESS FOR DRIVING by Sanders Watney, Esq .. STILL THE WHIP CITY by Harold Martin . SPR[NG VALLEY HOUNDS DRIVING SHOW . CARRIAGE MEET IN DUTCHESS COUNTY by Margaret Creal . THE WAPETI by Mrs. Lister . IN KING EDWARD'S DAYS by \/. T. O' Donovan CARRIAGE CLOCKS by Frank Evans . THE WHIP SALUTE . A CHART OF THE STANDARD SYSTEM OF ESTIMATING DOBBIN'S STILL RUNNING, The Draft Horse Journal DRIVING by The Duke of Beaufort, K. G . GO BY COACH TO DINNER by Don Gray . "ROADRUNNER REMINISCENCES" by James Laird ..

Hints to Horse-Keepers; a Complete Manual for Horsemen ... With Additions, Etc

Author: Henry William Herbert
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 490

Book Description

Carriage Driving

Author: Heike Bean
Publisher: Howell Book House
ISBN: 9781620457276
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
""A book that will take the most novice beginner and permit him or her to progress to any level of driving with a clear understanding of how and why things are done."" --William E. Miller, M.D., President, American Driving Society ""[The authors] obviously know their subject well and treat it with much sensitivity and wisdom. I only wish I had this book before I started my driving program."" --Sasha Rockefeller The modern bible of carriage driving . . . now back by popular demand Widely renowned as the definitive book on training the driving horse, ""Carriage Driving"" offers an easy-to-follow, practical guide to this increasingly popular sport. The philosophy is simple but remarkably effective: If driving is as much fun for your horse as it is for you, he will be a willing partner in the endeavor. With that in mind, ""Carriage Driving"" focuses on building a strong physical, mental, and emotional relationship with your horse. Equine mechanics, selecting the right bit and tack, harnessing, and ground training are just a few of the topics addressed. Drivers at any level will benefit greatly from this groundbreaking book, which has stood for more than a decade as the preeminent resource on training a balanced, responsive, and safe driving horse.