Illustrated Horse Breaking

Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace), 1842-1904Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 276K words
Chapters: 28

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Illustrated Horse Breaking by M. Horace HayesAuthor: Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace), 1842-1904,Language: English, Class: SF: Agriculture: Animal culture, Release Date: May 9, 2018

Editor's review

This is an early English work on horsemanship and horse breaking. The author, Hayes, was a veterinarian and horse expert active from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, and the book explains the basic steps and techniques of breaking horses through a combination of text and illustrations. As a free public-domain eBook from Project Gutenberg, it preserves the professional terminology and training concepts of its time. For researchers it is a primary source for observing methods of horse training in the modern era; for general readers it is more a historical document than a modern training guide. Readers may note traces of how its training ideas were limited by the conditions of the age, and may compare them with contemporary knowledge of animal behavior. It is suitable for reading selectively by topic by those interested in the history of horse culture, modern veterinary medicine, or the evolution of horse-breaking techniques, and should not be treated as a practical manual to be followed directly today.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers studying early modern horse-training methods and veterinary history
Professionals in equestrian work who want to understand traditional training ideas
General readers who like old public-domain books and are interested in horse culture history

Not a good fit for

Beginner horse breakers seeking guidance from modern animal behavior science
Readers who need contemporary safety standards and compliant training materials
Readers who struggle with English and want only quick practical conclusions

Reading tips

Read the table of contents and illustration captions first to grasp the training stages and tools covered.
Compare with modern material on horse welfare and behavior, taking notes as you read.
When encountering obscure old terms, infer from context first, then compile a unified glossary.
Read chapters on training steps selectively by topic rather than page by page through the whole book.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for learning modern horse-training techniques by following it?

Direct imitation is not recommended. The book reflects the horse-breaking concepts and methods of the author's era, and some of its practices are now at odds with contemporary ideas of animal welfare and training. It is better treated as historical material and a point of reference for ideas; for practical work, rely on modern professional textbooks and the guidance of an instructor.

Can the illustrations in the book be seen in the electronic edition?

The book's title identifies it as an illustrated edition, and the content includes explanatory figures, but how illustrations appear in the Project Gutenberg electronic edition varies with format and reading device. It is advisable to open it in reading software that supports image display for a more complete experience of text and illustrations together.

Will non-specialist readers find it difficult?

It will be somewhat difficult. The book uses many old-fashioned technical terms, and its style differs from today's technical manuals. General readers may first learn some basic knowledge about horses, then read chapters according to interest; there is no need to finish it all at once, and annotation tools will make reading smoother.

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About the author

Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace), 1842-1904 Author

M. Horace Hayes (Matthew Horace Hayes, 1842–1904) is the author of Illustrated Horse Breaking. Public information about his life is limited: only his name, dates and the existence of this work can be confirmed. As the title suggests, the book explains the training and breaking of horses in an illustrated manner, aimed at breeders, riders and those who work with horses; it is a practical work on horsemanship and horse management. Its illustrations show that the author valued presenting procedures visually so that readers could follow them in practice. Books of this kind found a readership in late nineteenth-century English publishing, and his style leans toward the summary of experience and the teaching of concrete methods rather than theoretical discussion. Only this one work is held in the collection, so a fuller picture of his writing and influence cannot be given; readers may consult the book itself for his methods of horse breaking.