We have long needed a manual of horsemanship, to correct the inelegant habits in which many of our riders indulge, and to produce uniformity in the art of equitation.
"A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, of the State of Tennessee."
Davy Crockett
This was, perhaps, partly an effect from our extreme proximity to its performances; I had never been on quite such intimate terms with equitation and aerostation of all kinds; but I think it was also largely from the good hearts of the whole company.
"Short Stories and Essays From "Literature and Life""
William Dean Howells
I cannot but perceive that the worthy Squire is quite disconcerted at the unlucky result of his hawking experiment, and this unfortunate illustration of his eulogy on female equitation.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving