Project Gutenberg 2012-02-11 Public domain in the USA. 143 Henderson, Robert, active 1866-1874 15007913 The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises Produced by Julia Miller, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Barb and the Bridle" by Robert Henderson is a manual of instruction on equitation for ladies, written in the late 19th century. This book serves as a comprehensive guide, beginning with preparatory exercises and culminating in proper riding techniques, specifically tailored to help women become skilled horsewomen. The content emphasizes both the physical and technical aspects of riding, making it accessible for those without prior experience. The opening of the manual outlines the importance of riding as a physical activity that promotes health and beauty, particularly for women. Henderson discusses the initial preparatory exercises that young ladies should engage in before riding, emphasizing the necessity of developing suppleness and strength. He provides detailed instructions on calisthenics and other preparatory motions designed to enhance physical readiness for equitation, which is depicted as essential for graceful and effective horseback riding. The narrative sets the stage for a thorough exploration of the principles of riding, establishing a thoughtful and supportive framework for prospective riders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/38831/38831-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Horsemanship SF Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies Category: Health & Medicine 372636 2025-07-15T15:27:51.317855 text/html 370284 2012-02-11T16:06:10 text/html 853990 2025-07-15T15:27:55.107849 application/epub+zip 858790 2025-07-15T15:27:51.958945 application/epub+zip 195193 2025-07-15T15:27:51.638863 application/epub+zip 972099 2025-07-15T15:27:58.010828 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 946308 2025-07-15T15:27:54.784831 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 283935 2022-09-17T16:57:51.586763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 360028 2025-07-15T15:27:51.006858 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 359962 2012-02-11T16:06:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 359954 2012-02-11T16:06:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20829 2025-07-15T15:27:58.135819 application/rdf+xml 18228 2025-07-15T15:27:51.705855 image/jpeg 2767 2025-07-15T15:27:51.672839 image/jpeg 128396 2012-02-11T16:06:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 771285 2012-02-11T16:06:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 128340 2012-02-11T16:06:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 780943 2025-07-15T15:27:51.366863 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog