In the Riding-School; Chats with Esmeralda

A lively series of practical riding lessons and conversational essays guides a novice through mounting, trotting, cantering, class and road work, posture, rein-handling, exercises to correct stiffness, and elementary military evolutions. Humorous commentary on common errors, the riding habit, equipment, selection and methods of instructors, and social expectations accompanies detailed drills and riding-school scenes, with progressive lessons, private and class instruction, and safety considerations. The tone mixes practical instruction with wry observation about learners' anxieties and teachers' methods, offering both step-by-step exercises and reflections on style, etiquette, and how to build confidence in the saddle.