02326cam a22003373u 4500 44026 UtSlPG 20260610134018.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 SF O'Donoghue, Power, Mrs., 1858- Riding for Ladies: With Hints on the Stable Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-10-24 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.) "Riding for Ladies: With Hints on the Stable" by Mrs. Power O'Donoghue is a practical guidebook written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide useful insights into equestrian practices specifically aimed at women, covering aspects from basic riding techniques to stable management. The author draws on her experience to address the evolving landscape of women's riding and the importance of proper instruction and equipment. The opening portion of the book establishes the author's intentions and initial thoughts about the suitability of riding for children. Mrs. O'Donoghue argues against allowing young girls to ride, citing safety concerns and potential physical strain on their developing bodies. She emphasizes that equestrianism requires a certain level of maturity and physical strength, prepared through careful instruction. Through anecdotes and personal observations, she underscores the dangers and debates surrounding the practice and ultimately encourages a more cautious approach to introducing children to riding, particularly at a young age. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Horsemanship Sidesaddle riding Women in horse sports Corbould, A. Chantrey (Alfred Chantrey), 1852-1920 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44026 84865 84865