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Y. Benoist-Gironière – Conquête du Cavalier: Premiers éléments d’équitation - An illustrated classic on the fundamentals of horsemanship by Y. Benoist-Gironière, one of the notable French authors in 20th-century equestrian literature. This work focuses on the basic principles of riding and the relationship between rider and horse. It explains essential riding techniques, the rider’s balance and position, elementary exercises, horse anatomy, and fundamental equestrian equipment and practices. The volume is richly illustrated with numerous drawings and sketches by the author, depicting riding movements, anatomical details of the horse, horseshoes and equipment, and practical riding situations. Details Author: Y. Benoist-Gironière Title: Conquête du Cavalier – Premiers éléments d’équitation Publisher: Librairie des Champs-Élysées Place: Paris Year: 1978 (after the original 1950 edition) Pages: 134 Size: approx. 28 × 23 cm Illustrations: numerous drawings and illustrated plates Binding: original softcover Condition: Good. Light foxing and age toning typical for the period. A beautifully illustrated and instructive equestrian work, attractive for collectors of horse books, equestrian sport literature, and illustrated sporting manuals.