Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding

"Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece" by George Greenwood is a guide on how to ride horses well, probably from the 1800s, which teaches people how to ride properly by helping them fix mistakes and talk better to their horses. The book shares the rules and gives tips for different ways to ride, starting by pointing out that the way soldiers ride (with one hand) is not good for regular people. Greenwood says it's important to use both hands to hold the reins so riders can talk to and control their horse better and lays the groundwork toward understanding how to relate to a horse while teaching the best ways to hold the reins, turn, and talk to horses.