Breaking and Riding with Military Commentaries
London: Hurst and Blackett, Limited, 1905. Third Edition. Octavo, xv, 359 pages, publisher's original gilt-lettered blue cloth covered boards. Breaking and Riding: With Military Commentaries by James Fillis is a classic work on classical horsemanship and dressage, presenting Fillis’s systematic approach to training, schooling, and riding horses. Drawing on his experience as a master horseman and military riding instructor, the book explains the principles of balance, suppleness, and obedience, progressing from the early stages of training to advanced maneuvers. The added military commentaries reflect the practical demands of cavalry service, emphasizing discipline, precision, and effective communication between horse and rider, making the work both a theoretical foundation and a practical manual for serious riders. Some rubbing and wear, boards slightly warped, some discoloration and soiling, the last three leaves have a vertical crease, else in good + condition. Item #188
Price: $45.00