The Prairie Traveler: The 1859 Handbook for Westbound Pioneers Tom Moates But not all horses are

But not all horses are the same—the individual needs of each horse require an understanding of responsible

carefully practicing each obstacle

based on sound classical principles that have stood the test of time

she kept her saddle horse

this book is for you

The Prairie Traveler: The 1859 Handbook for Westbound Pioneers Tom Moates But not all horses areAuthor: Along with a good rifle and a sturdy horse, this guide was an essential companion for any westward bound pioneer of the nineteenth century. Its author, Captain Randolph B. Marcy of the U. S. Army, spent most of his military career in the West. At the invitation of the War Department, he shared the benefits of his frontier experience in this remarkable book. To today's reader, Marcy's manual offers a fascinating view of the rigors and hazards