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The Tack Room
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Explore the world of equestrian excellence with this comprehensive guide on specialized tack used across various disciplines such as polo, horse-racing, show jumping, endurance riding, and more. Authored by Dr. Paula Sells and published by Merlin Unwin Books, this hardback edition features 256 pages of in-depth insights, stunning illustrations, and authentic narratives that bring to life the essential equipment and the intricate relationships between horse and rider.
This engaging book showcases the significance of tack rooms from renowned locations including Badminton House, the Household Cavalry, and the training facilities of celebrated riders like Carl Hester and Mary King. Each section offers a unique glimpse into the craftsmanship behind tack – from traditional to modern innovations – and highlights the evolution of horseback riding and its gear through history.
Perfect for equestrians of all levels and enthusiasts alike, this title serves as a vital resource for understanding the importance of tack in different equestrian disciplines. Whether you’re looking to enhance your knowledge, improve your riding experience, or simply appreciate the artistry involved in horse gear, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. With its rich content and beautiful layout, it makes for an excellent gift for horse lovers everywhere. Don’t miss out on this journey through tack rooms, craftsmanship, and the horse-riding legacy that has shaped our relationships with these magnificent animals.
Author: Dr Paula Sells Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 216 x 276 mm
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 20-09-2018
Polo, horse-racing, show jumping, endurance riding, ploughing, pit ponies, mounted police, carriage driving: all these different activities require different tack. Paula Sells shows how the tack used in 27 different disciplines has become specialised for each. She describes the tack rooms and their contents, conversations with the owners and the history, current status and challenges of each discipline. Each tack room has been selected for its importance in the discipline it represents: Badminton House (Duke of Beaufort's Hunt); the Household Cavalry; the dressage, eventing and racing tack rooms of Carl Hester, Mary King and Andrew Balding. Tack rooms are treasure houses of traditional and innovative modern craftsmanship. The wide range of tack they hold reflects its evolution through our social history and the changing partnerships with horses in modern culture.
This engaging book showcases the significance of tack rooms from renowned locations including Badminton House, the Household Cavalry, and the training facilities of celebrated riders like Carl Hester and Mary King. Each section offers a unique glimpse into the craftsmanship behind tack – from traditional to modern innovations – and highlights the evolution of horseback riding and its gear through history.
Perfect for equestrians of all levels and enthusiasts alike, this title serves as a vital resource for understanding the importance of tack in different equestrian disciplines. Whether you’re looking to enhance your knowledge, improve your riding experience, or simply appreciate the artistry involved in horse gear, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. With its rich content and beautiful layout, it makes for an excellent gift for horse lovers everywhere. Don’t miss out on this journey through tack rooms, craftsmanship, and the horse-riding legacy that has shaped our relationships with these magnificent animals.
Author: Dr Paula Sells Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 216 x 276 mm
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 20-09-2018
Polo, horse-racing, show jumping, endurance riding, ploughing, pit ponies, mounted police, carriage driving: all these different activities require different tack. Paula Sells shows how the tack used in 27 different disciplines has become specialised for each. She describes the tack rooms and their contents, conversations with the owners and the history, current status and challenges of each discipline. Each tack room has been selected for its importance in the discipline it represents: Badminton House (Duke of Beaufort's Hunt); the Household Cavalry; the dressage, eventing and racing tack rooms of Carl Hester, Mary King and Andrew Balding. Tack rooms are treasure houses of traditional and innovative modern craftsmanship. The wide range of tack they hold reflects its evolution through our social history and the changing partnerships with horses in modern culture.
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