{"product_id":"ladies-on-horseback","title":"Ladies on Horseback","description":"Ladies on Horseback by Mrs. Power ODonoghue (Nannie Lambert) is a comprehensive, elegant, and empowering guide to equestrianism for women during the Victorian era. First published in 1881, this trailblazing book served as both a practical manual and a social statement, promoting equestrian skills for women at a time when riding was not just a sport but a symbol of grace, class, and independence. The book is organized into five parts, beginning with foundational chapters on general horsemanship, posture, dress, and saddle management. It then transitions into more specialized sections: Part II: Park and Road Riding explores techniques and etiquette for urban or leisurely countryside rides. Part III: Hunting provides in-depth guidance for women partaking in fox hunting, a male-dominated sport at the time. Here, she instructs women on jumping, endurance, and riding with confidence. Part IV: Hunting in Ireland focuses on the unique terrain and traditions of Irish hunting culture. Part V: Hunting in America includes comparative reflections, as well as correspondence and accounts from American riders, showcasing the international relevance of women in equestrianism. Rich with personal experience, correspondence from fellow lady riders, and professional instruction, the book boldly asserts women’s right to participate in equestrian sports not merely as passive riders but as skilled, capable athletes. ODonoghue addresses everything from safety and side-saddle techniques to fitness, breeding, and animal care, and she does so with both grace and authority. What makes Ladies on Horseback extraordinary is its blend of technical expertise and social commentary. It doesnt just teach riding—it argues for womens physical freedom, agency, and access to traditionally male spaces. It celebrates equestrianism as both discipline and liberation for Victorian women...","brand":"DD Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54569005809943,"sku":"9789377079208","price":248.85,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6918\/8119\/files\/3535238.webp?v=1785410299","url":"https:\/\/payment.letskitaboo.com\/products\/ladies-on-horseback","provider":"Kitaboo One eStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}