$25.99
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery May 23 - 24 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery May 20 - 21
Usually ships within 2 to 3 days
$$25.99 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$25.99
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
30-day easy returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
30-day easy returns
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

James A. Ottevaere
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

American Military Horsemanship: The Military Riding Seat of the United States Cavalry, 1792 Through 1944 Hardcover – November 21, 2005

by James A Ottevaere (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$25.99","priceAmount":25.99,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"25","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"99","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"xIHbtQjRyV7wgSXEp1h1bIVlFNzda2ewj1bTQg50qv4lJ%2BZhwMQhrjHOcdE3U5j%2FWidzwxvNopuYOI3b4%2F%2FPkzmL95VW2Q5A4BUNNxY9p%2BxmbJy85fZLwDgnTNTDbdhEqjZfwiBfi6M%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

During its time the United States Cavalry grew from a few squadrons of dragoons scattered across a vast frontier to what would become, by the end of the American Civil War, the largest body of mounted troops in the western world. During the post Civil War years the Cavalry would again become a small, but highly affective, mobile force charged with protecting American westward expansion. At the close of the 19th Century the United States would fight its first "foreign war" away from the protective shores of the United States. The Cavalry, although it would play only a minor role in the "small war" with Spain, would emerge as the mounted arm of a newly anointed world power. It would train its troopers to be excellent soldiers, competent horsemen and journeymen riders, mostly, in that order. How its troopers were taught to ride and how they sat a horse is the story of American Military Horsemanship and the American military riding seat. This term, "military seat" as it is often used today has various descriptions and meanings. The purpose of this book is two-fold, first it is intended to clear away some of the misunderstandings of the "military seat" and to explain its evolution in the context of United States Cavalry history, as it evolved through the end of the horse Cavalry era at the close of World War II. There is also a second, underlying purpose to this book. That is, to present to young riders, inexperienced riders, and accomplished riders, as well, the riding style and teaching methods that shaped United States Cavalry horsemen into the mid-20th Century, a style that would eventually evolve into a uniquely "American" military seat. A riding seat that is often misunderstood, yet is in wide use today and is as useful to modern horsemen as it was to the Cavalrymen of the last century.
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    284 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Authorhouse
  4. Publication date
    November 21, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1420855514
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1420855517
  8. See all details
Next page
Books with Buzz
Books with Buzz
Discover the latest buzz-worthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and nonfiction. Explore more

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Authorhouse (November 21, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1420855514
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1420855517
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
James A. Ottevaere

James A. Ottevaere

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
15 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

K. James
5.0 out of 5 stars U.S. Cavalry, nuts & bolts, saddles and reining too.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2008
Verified Purchase
If you could only read one book about "how to US Cavalry" this should be it. A treasure for the "horsemastership" as well as its copious illustrations. These were truelly "Centaurs" of their time and we ride today in their shadows. Wonderful insight and depth of facts and whys as well as glimpse from a time when armed man on horseback was a force to be reaconed with. Well written and truelly a treasure.Origins of Equitation detail is worth the price alone, as is photo on page 120.
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
L. M. Hellie
4.0 out of 5 stars More Than You Need to Know
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2007
Verified Purchase
Very interesting book, but only for someone who is very knowledgeable and dedicated to US Cavalry history; including the evolution of the cavalry saddle and the equitation goals of the US Cavalry during the period between WWI and WWII. Very detailed information but is limited to calavry riding techniques and does not include any information regarding other necessary cavalry skills such as saddlery, blacksmithing, use of weapons while mounted, cavalry tactics or use of pack animals in conjunction with cavalry movement.
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Rexx Shelton
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015
Verified Purchase
Well worth the read.
Helpful
 Report
patricia m. demers
4.0 out of 5 stars Origins of our modern riding seat
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
Verified Purchase
Well written and researched. A great book for lovers of history and REAL horsemanship and its development. Lots of illustrations.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
JF
2.0 out of 5 stars Dry
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2016
Verified Purchase
Dry dry dry... I was hoping for more lessons on how tack was used, training methods, riding methods.. IE specifics on horses and tack
This was more about the politics of various trainign commands and military bases and he said she said general wanted "this style" other general wanted "that" style. Without really getting into what the styles were or what the advantages or disadvantages were.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
David J. Cohen, M.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cavalry book
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014
Great book for those interested in horses and the cavalry. Would be very good for re-enactors to see how the cavalry was supposed to ride and the proper seats and gaits.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Derek
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have!
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2007
A truly comprehensive account of American Horsemanship and the riding seat. The author comes across very articulate and easy to read. As a beginner in the realm of cavalry history this book has helped me form a strong foundation from which to grow. I would recommend it for the advanced to beginner cavalry buff.
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
PJG
3.0 out of 5 stars HISTORICALLY VALUABLE
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2011
This book contains important information, illustrations and photos and as such is a valuable reference source of cavalry history but I was a little disappointed. The author has compiled the book mostly from 20th century material and information on 19th century riding styles is rather sketchy. The horsemanship of the Civil War and the Indian campaigns is only lightly mentioned but this period would have yielded so much information regarding the pros and cons of various riding styles that were so different to what we see today. For example, the very long stirrups seen in photos of senior Civil War officers, was this a style taught at West Point ? Did it evolve in the United States or was it imported from Europe ? Why did the cavalry seat need to change in the early part of the 20th century ? This book left me with the suspicion that the final changes were intended more for the show ring than the battlefield. The title is a little misleading and the book is not as comprehensive as it suggests. Any amount of civilian books on riding cover what comprises the bulk of this work. It is interesting but could have been so much better.

PJG
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report