Project Gutenberg 2012-09-06 Public domain in the USA. 546 Karr, Elizabeth 1925 Karr, Elizabeth Platt 12034814 The American Horsewoman Produced by Julia Miller, Jennifer Linklater 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 American Horsewoman" by Mrs. Elizabeth Karr is a practical guide focused on horseback riding for women, written in the late 19th century. This unique work aims to provide comprehensive instruction tailored specifically for lady riders, highlighting the differences in riding techniques and challenges faced by women compared to their male counterparts. The book appears to be a response to the increasing interest in riding among women during this period, emphasizing the importance of proper education and practice in riding gracefully and effectively. At the start of the book, the author introduces her aim to instruct American women about the art of horseback riding, citing a lack of suitable resources available for females. She discusses the physical requirements necessary for riding, the importance of outdoor activity for health and well-being, and the bond between horse and rider. Karr elaborates on various aspects of horse management and address the unique challenges faced by women in the saddle, advocating for a gentler, more empathetic approach to handling horses. Her personal experiences, insights into riding habits, and detailed explanations aim to empower women, encouraging them to embrace horseback riding as both a sport and a means of enhancing their physical and mental health. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40684/40684-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Horsemanship SF Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 526580 2025-09-16T12:42:19.967506 text/html 495519 2024-10-23T10:39:17 text/html 2445700 2025-09-16T12:42:28.540486 application/epub+zip 2447392 2025-09-16T12:42:21.705500 application/epub+zip 252539 2025-09-16T12:42:20.781511 application/epub+zip 2237280 2025-09-16T12:42:33.479455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2179985 2025-09-16T12:42:27.379492 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355416 2022-09-18T15:48:33.118237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 435946 2025-09-16T12:42:18.863541 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 415983 2024-10-23T10:39:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16424 2025-09-16T12:42:33.630424 application/rdf+xml 9876 2025-09-16T12:42:20.891492 image/jpeg 1671 2025-09-16T12:42:20.837494 image/jpeg 2272036 2025-09-16T12:42:20.104527 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