This frank and lively account tells how HRH The Duke of Edinburgh began driving, and details his early, often catastrophic, experiences and his involvement in the organization of the sport of competition driving. He has woven together the story of the origins and development of competition carriage driving...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:304
This completely revised and much expanded edition of this best-selling dictionary is an invaluable and indispensable practical reference work for horse owners...more details
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Hilary Vernon
ISBN:9780851318691
A comprehensive illustrated guide to a complete range of saddles and bridles available to both English and Western riders....more details Format:Hardback Pages:192
Takes a look at the glamorous world of the Arabian horse. This book discusses the impact on the breed of the immense rise in popularity of showing the Arabian....more details
In this his classic work on driving and harnessing, Colonel Max Pape has recorded all that he learnt during their long friendship from Benno von Achenbach...more details
In this invaluable step-by-step guide to basic schooling, the authors acknowledge that not every horse is perfect and that when training it is important to take account of individual characteristics...more details
When "Bloodstock Breeding" was first published in 1957, it was hailed as a standard reference work by an authority on the subject. This completely revised and up-dated edition is an acknowledgement that it should remain so...more details
Every type of horse and pony, no mater how well trained, is at one time or another faced with objects or situations that are confusing, if not downright terrifying. As riders...more details
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Robert Steinke
ISBN:9780851316406
"Bridlework" provides a thorough introduction to the art of bridlemaking. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step text is complemented by over 200 photographs plus diagrams. The book covers: tools and materials; cutting...more details
Centred riding is a way of re-educating a rider's mind and body to achieve greater balance in order to better communicate with the horse. Founder Sally Swift revolutionized riding by showing that good use of the human body makes a world of difference on horseback. Early in her work...more details
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Wolfgang Niggli
ISBN:9780851318622
This title discusses the underlying principals of both classical equitation and the judging process itself while analysising the component elements of dressage tests...more details
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Paul Belasik
ISBN:9780851318356
Covers all aspects of riding and training and marries a genuine adherence to classical principles with modern thinking. Drawing analogies from a wide range of arts...more details
De Kunffy explains the rational for training the horse and the methodology for doing it correctlydefending the classical tradition of horsemanship...more details
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Sallie Walrond
ISBN:9780851318615
Produced as a stable-mate to the author's hugely successful Breaking a Horse to Harness, this invaluable book uses the same step-by-step format to help the novice whip learn the art of driving. From selecting a suitable vehicle harness...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:192
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Marc Pavord
ISBN:9780851316482
Endurance riding is a growing sport, attracting both the competitive and the leisure rider. Whether you are competing on the family all-rounder for fun...more details
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Marthe Kiley-Worthington
ISBN:9780851318882
A unique and remarkably detailed study of a privately owned group of horses conducted by a leading behaviour expert over twenty years and spanning six equine generations. The author has set out to show...more details Format:Hardback
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Carole Faith
ISBN:9780851318462
A comprehensive guide is designed to help those who wish to know how to use essential oils on thier horses and covers everything from profiles for the oils to to what utensils are to be use and what conditions can be treated...more details
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Andrew Gardiner
ISBN:9780851318295
First Aid for Dogs provides a 'vet's eye' view of first aid emergencies and common dog health problems and diseases. It gives a level of detailed information and guidance that is missing from many popular dog books...more details
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Hilda Nelson
ISBN:9780851315348
Francois Baucher (1796-1863) was the centre of one of the most famous controversies in the development of modern equitation. Baucher introduced the one-tempo flying change at the canter...more details
"Harness Making" provides a thorough grounding in the art of harness making and details the various types of driving harness, its design and manufacture. The easy-to-follow step-by-step style of the text is complemented by over 200 photographs plus line drawings and lists of sizes. Although aimed at those intending to make harness...more details Format:Hardback
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Michel - Trans Nelson Hilda Henriquet
ISBN:9780851318769
First published in France as Gymnase et Dressage, Henriquet on Dressage is a textbook on equitation that is set upon a framework of training three young horses from their initial breaking in up to the execution of classical airs at the age of nine. The different characteristics of each horse act as aide memoires...more details
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Robert Mcdowell & Di Rowling
ISBN:9780851318745
In the past, when horses roamed free, they instinctively maintained their health by seeking out and consuming a variety of grasses, grains, herbs...more details Format:Hardback
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John Hickman
ISBN:9780851314518
"Hickman's Farriery" was first published in 1977 and has since been completely revised and updated to bring it into line with the latest developments in this field. The new edition demonstrates how traditional skills can be combined with modern science to benefit the welfare...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:240
Gonzaga traces the origins of the horse around the world and in particaular on the Iberian Peninsular. Drawing on archiological evidence explains...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:270
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Peter Rossdale
ISBN:9780851318226
Regarded as a standard work since first publication in 1975, The Horse from Conception to Maturity has now been enlarged and extended to include the very latest in veterinary techniques and research relating to the breeding of horses. Peter Rossdale has been assisted in the preparation of this revised edition by experienced stud manager...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:260
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Hilda Nelson
ISBN:9780851317052
Alexis-Francois L'Hotte (1825-1904) was a French general. He attended Saint-Cyr as a young cadet. Since at the time Saint-Cyr had no cavalry school...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:240
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Pluvinel Antoine De
ISBN:9780851314525
Unquestionably one of the most important books ever written about the art of horsemanship, Pluvinel's treatise is complete with the celebrated illustrations by Crispin de Pas. Translated from the 1926 edition...more details
"Looking at Carriages" is the essential companion for all carriage enthusiasts. Profuse colour and black and white photographs illustrate horse-drawn vehicles from all over the world...more details
Drag-hunting may not be a substitute for the real thing, but it can be a lot of fun. This is John Strawson's message as he draws on his own experience both when whipping-in with the 4th Hussars' pack of draghounds - under the Mastership of the Celebrated Loopy Kennard - and later when he became Master of the Staff College Drag...more details
"Pathfinder Dressage" is both a voyage of exploration by the author and a fulfilment of her desire to write a dressage book which, while truly authoritative...more details
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Hugh Dawnay
ISBN:9780851319001
"Playmaker Polo" provides both a wonderful introduction for newcomers to the game of polo and an in-depth guide to revision for those who wish to maintain or improve a level already achieved...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:356
"The Royal Horse of Europe" tells the story of the great war-horse of Spain and Portugal which was to influence all Europe's history and play a significant role in the founding of many of today's most successful horse breeds. We discover that this aristocratic horse has survived to this day and his highly prized for his superb temperament...more details
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Francois De La Gueriniere
ISBN:9780851315751
"Ecole de Cavalerie" was published in four parts in 1729-31, and in a single volume in its best-known edition in 1733. The theories in this book provide the basis for all modern equitation...more details
Shiatsu is a gentle, deeply effective holistic system of health care. It comes from Asia and has been developing for over 5,000 years. A sister therapy to acupuncture...more details
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Carolyn Henderson
ISBN:9780851317892
Winning showing classes is an art and a science - a magic mixture of talent, experience and hard work. In a unique format this book collects advice...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:224
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Edward Hart
ISBN:9780851318271
The heavy horse, whether shown singly or harnessed in a team of six, is the most popular exhibit on the modern show scene. In this book, Edward Hart condenses the experiences of leading exhibitors in the art of training...more details Format:Hardback
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Wendy Jago
ISBN:9780851318592
This title adresses the topic of coaching, and the value to rider of learning to coach themselves and shows the reader how to use the core skills...more details
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Keith Warth
ISBN:9780851316871
In this most comprehensive book on the design and construction of stables published to date, architect Keith Warth advises on basic stable construction...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:102
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Juan Llamas
ISBN:9780851316680
A study of the pure-bred Spanish or Andalusian horse, incorporating a short history of the breed. The text traces the important part which this breed has played in the evolution of other breeds such as the Lippizaner and thoroughbred....more details
"Training Showjumpers" has been the standard textbook on showjumping since it first appeared in 1978. This second edition has been updated with new photographs and a revised text. Anthony Paalman is internationally known as a showjumping trainer...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:430
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Chris Newsumn Gillian Bartle
ISBN:9780851318547
Based on his experiences as an international dressage and three-day event competitor, Christopher Bartle gives the reader a complete guide to the education of horses and riders for all disciplines. The author is one of the most respected riders and trainers in the world and...more details
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Rebecca Frankeny
ISBN:9780851318844
Ulrik Schramm wrote a number of books and The Undisciplined Horse is not only based on the book of the same title first published in Germany in 1983...more details
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Rosemary Archer
ISBN:9780851316697
Since World War II, the population of Arabian horses throughout the world has grown astronomically. A large number of shows are dedicated entirely to the breed and for some owners and breeders...more details
Completes the author's trilogy of photographic tributes to the horse in sport. The images in this book capture the elegance and precision, as well as the beauty and atmosphere...more details
The international sport of three day eventing is the ultimate test of horse and rider, providing a thrilling spectacle in whatever country of the world it is staged. Riders and their horses display their versatility...more details
This complete history of witchcraft from Ancient Greece to the present day charts the rise and development of witchcraft and the modern witchcraft religion of Wicca. Today witchcraft is on everyone's lips...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:271
Charles Harris was the first and only pupil to complete the 1948-1951 course at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Every day he wrote down what he learned...more details Format:Hardcover Pages:320
Students and apprentices, as well as master saddlers and anyone with an interest in the saddlery trade will fins this book an indispensible companion....more details