Principles
of Equitation
By
Baretto
De Souza
Enlarged Edition of his book Elementary
Equitation
with important new chapters
De Souza school of
riding was taught in the early part of the 1900's and conspicuously belongs to a
different era. His horse world was one of gentility , Victorian in character. It
contains common sense advice in basic dressage during a time when competitive
equestrian sports had not yet penetrated to the riding masses and riding for
your health and exercise was a primary reason to ride. This is an enlarged and
revised edition of the 1922 printing of the author's "Elementary Equitation"
with new chapters and illustrations. Chapters include info on correct position
and reasons why; side-saddle; use of legs; use of opposite rein; horse's mouth;
flexing; backing; use of stirrups and riding without; different gaits and
transitions; punishment and reward; and much more. A very good reference for
riders and instructors. There is a chapter on side-saddle and although there are
photos of jumping there is not a chapter on jumping. Although this book is out
dated and inadequate it is interesting reading and written by an experienced
instructor. Studying old books is important in understanding and appraising
today's ideas on equitation and the evolution and development of modern riding.
Hard cover book in amazing condition for a book almost ninety years old!, no writing, no marks, no wear, 357 rough cut pages, illustrated with line drawings and B&W photos, copyright 1922,
1925 , this is the third printing 1930, E.P. Dutton Co New York