A General System of Horsemanship: A Facsimile Reproduction of the Edition of 1743

by William Cavendish, William Steinkraus (Creator)

This classic work is not only one of the most beautiful books on horses ever published, but also a landmark in the development of equestrian technique.

255 pages, Hardcover

First published February 28, 2000

About the author

Duke of Newcastle

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love horses they are the best I learned all about them from this book

[Ogross · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although Newcastle methods these days would be considered cruel, in his training methods you clearly see the seeds for Gueriniere's shoulder-in, the foundation of classical dressage.