"On Horsemanship" by Xenophon is an ancient guide to horse training and riding from the 4th century BC, written by a Greek philosopher and soldier. It teaches people how to pick out good horses, train them well, and take care of them, especially for use in the army. The book shares tips for horse buyers, pointing out what to look for in a healthy horse, the best ways to train them, and why it’s important for the rider and horse to trust each other. Xenophon talks about everything from understanding a horse’s body to keeping it clean, how to ride properly, and how to manage horses well. He adds his own experiences and thoughts, turning the book into not just a horse-riding manual, but also a thoughtful look at the connection between people and horses.
On Horsemanship
By Xenophon
Discover the secrets to selecting, training, and bonding with horses from an ancient expert, revealing timeless wisdom for riders and cavalrymen alike.
Summary
About the AuthorXenophon of Athens was a Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian. At the age of 30, he was elected as one of the leaders of the retreating Greek mercenaries, the Ten Thousand, who had been part of Cyrus's attempt to seize control of the Achaemenid Empire. As the military historian Theodore Ayrault Dodge wrote, "the centuries since have devised nothing to surpass the genius of this warrior". Xenophon established precedents for many logistical operations and was among the first to describe strategic flanking maneuvers and feints in combat.
Xenophon of Athens was a Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian. At the age of 30, he was elected as one of the leaders of the retreating Greek mercenaries, the Ten Thousand, who had been part of Cyrus's attempt to seize control of the Achaemenid Empire. As the military historian Theodore Ayrault Dodge wrote, "the centuries since have devised nothing to surpass the genius of this warrior". Xenophon established precedents for many logistical operations and was among the first to describe strategic flanking maneuvers and feints in combat.
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
A New System of Horsemanship
By Claude Bourgelat
The Horse and His Rider
By Francis Bond Head
The Cavalry General
By Xenophon
Lectures on Horsemanship Wherein Is Explained Every Necessary Instruction for Both Ladies and Gentlemen, in the Useful and Polite Art of Riding, with Ease, Elegance, and Safety
By Unknown
The Handy Horse-book or Practical Instructions in Driving, Riding, and the General Care and Management of Horses. 4th ed.
By Maurice Hartland Mahon
The Horse's Friend The Only Practical Method of Educating the Horse and Eradicating Vicious Habits; Followed by a Variety of Valuable Recipes, Instructions in Farriery, Horse-shoeing, the Latest Rules of Trotting, and the Record of Fast Horses Up to 1876
By O. S. Pratt
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
