New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat.

"New Method of Horsemanship" by François Baucher is a manual from the 1800s that presents revolutionary ways to train horses and build a better bond between horse and rider. It stresses learning a good riding posture and grasping how a horse moves. The book kicks off by explaining the core ideas of training, pointing out how vital practice is for both the horse and the person riding it. It notes how riders must understand a horse's natural motions to build a positive connection. Step-by-step directions for achieving the right riding posture are provided in the work, as well as discussions of the movements a horse has to learn as preparation that are crucial to getting horsemanship just right.