Category: HORSEMANSHIP & CARE

Horse Industry Handbook A Guide to Equine Care and Management

Price: $150.00

Publisher: Lexington, KY, AYHC : 1994

Seller ID: 48046

Condition: Near Fine

Black vinyl three ring binder with bright gilt embossed horse head illustration & titles on cover/spine. several flea bites of color loss along the diagonal gilt line and a faint vertical line on frt cover, poss glue residue from an envelope? Text mint, no marks found, crisp and bright, no dog ears, not exlib. A project of the American Youth Horse Council (Lexington, Kentucky), 1994 with 13 tabbed cards dividing each topic. Compilation authored and reviewed by scientists, veterinarians and horse industry professionals. Hefty and oversized, item measures 11.5" tall xl 12" wide x 2.75" thick...
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Clothes and the Horse A Guide to Correct Dress for all Riding Occasions

By: Barney, Sydney D.; Intro By James Laver; Foreword By the Viscount Knutsford

Price: $295.00

Publisher: London, Vinton & Company, Ltd : 1953

Seller ID: 47813

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Gift quality first edition hardcover in clean ribbed red cloth boards with gilt titles on frt board and back strip. Boards have a light forward lean. 123 pp text crisp and unmarked. Unclipped dust wrapper in new mylar is a professional reproduction that displays well in new mylar with duo-tone red/black illustration of hunt members at the tea both afoot and astride. Lively adverts on rear dj panel for other fox hunting offerings. A big bonus to this copy is that it was personally owned by the celebrated Master of Fox Hounds and sporting author J. Stanley Reeve (1878-1960) and has his armor...
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The Songs of Horses: Seven Stories for Riding Teachers and Students

By: Belasik, Paul

Price: $28.00

Publisher: London, J. A. Allen : 1999

Seller ID: 48119

ISBN-13: 9780851317588

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

1st printing paperback in uncreased illustrated card covers with wear at cover tips from storage. 125pp text is crisp and unread, without names, tears or soil. In the Songs of Horses, the final book in the trilogy which began with Riding Towards the Light, Belasik uses some of the oldest teaching devices known to man - allegory and story-telling - to put across some of the current theories as to how people learn and are taught. Fascinating in their own right, each tale offers an insight into learning and teaching - each different, each valid. Through them we meet unforgettable teachers, an...
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Manual of Horsemanship Instructions from Mexico's Renowned Escuela Ecuestre

By: Black, Harold

Price: $18.00

Publisher: NY, Dodd, Mead & Co. : 1974

Seller ID: 17695

ISBN-13: 9780396069164

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Very Good

First edition in red cloth boards, name on frt pastedn. Dj in new mylar shows rubbing with 1 small chip and a closed tare but displays well. 226 pp clean and tight. Extensively illustrated with 120 b/w photos and drawings/diagrams. Chapters are: Preliminary Exercises on the Ground for Suppling the Rider; Leading the Horse, Mounting and Dismounting; Psychological and Physical Characteristics of the Horse; Seat of the Mounted Rider; Natural and Artificial Aids; Mounted Exercises at Walk and Trot; Basic Dressage Exercises Performed in Group; Riding in Multiples; Faults the Horse May Acquire and...
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Manual of Horsemanship Instructions from Mexico's Renowned Escuela Ecuestre

By: Black, Harold

Price: $15.00

Publisher: NY, Dodd, Mead & Co. : 1974

Seller ID: 33889

ISBN-13: 9780396069164

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good +

1st edition in red cloth boards. Lower fore edge tip rubbed. Gift dedication fep. Dj in new mylar shows rubbing and loss at tips. 226 pp are clean and tight. Extensively illustrated with 120 b/w photos and drawings/diagrams. Chapters are: Preliminary Exercises on the Ground for Suppling the Rider; Leading the Horse, Mounting and Dismounting; Psychological and Physical Characteristics of the Horse; Seat of the Mounted Rider; Natural and Artificial Aids; Mounted Exercises at Walk and Trot; Basic Dressage Exercises Performed in Group; Riding in Multiples; Faults the Horse May Acquire and How to...
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The Pony Club World

By: Blake, Neil Ffrench

Price: $15.00

Publisher: NY, Doubleday & Co. Inc. : 1969

Seller ID: 46228

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Gift quality first US edition hardcover in black cloth covered boards with bright gilt title to spine. Not exlib, no names, tears or soil in the 191 pp text. Profusely illustrated in b/w photography, it is a charming, visual treat for any pony lover. Unclipped dj shows a couple of 1/4 inch closed tears at head of spine, and a touch of curl at head of rear dj panel, now in new mylar and displays well. Book is approx 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 3/4". With stunning photography and informative commentary The Pony Club World is captured in a beautiful and highly instructive volume. From play in the ...
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Improve Your Riding: Dressage, Jumping, Cross-Country

By: Brandl, Albert; Translated by Lt. Col. R.L.V. ffrench-Blake

Price: $28.00

Publisher: England, EP Publishing : 1978

Seller ID: 48219

ISBN-13: 9780715806340

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

First English edition hardcover with former owner's name/bookplate on fep. Profusely illustrated with photos and line drawings. Improve Your Riding: Dressage, Cross-country, Jumping leads you through a full course of exercises, from simple to complex, illustrated by easy-to-follow full-color photographic sequences. This authoritative guide also includes the dramatic and colorful history of dressage; an overview of proper terminology and equipment; and information on competition, cross-training for other disciplines, management of the dressage horse, cross-training for achieving rider fitness,...
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Introduction to Riding & Stablecraft Beaufort Library Vol. II

By: Brooke, Geoffrey, Maj. Gen.

Price: $18.00

Publisher: London, Seeley Service & Co. : 1953

Seller ID: 27821

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Brilliant red cloth with gilt emblem on cover, gilt titles on backstrip. Near fine 1st edition hard cover in red cloth. Corners sharp, name on fep, page block cracked at title page, else as new inside. DJ in new mylar shows light rubbing at tips, few light soil spots on rear panel. 160 pp, 14 photos & 19 illustrations. Wonderful compendium includes: Choice of a Mount, Points & Saddlery, Learning to Ride, Learning to Jump, Country Hacking, Riding to Hounds, School Training (Dressage), Show Jumping, Bad Habits, For Children, Care of the Horse in Health & Sickness, Diseases of the Horse, Wounds ...
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Transporting Horses By Road

By: Bullock, John

Price: $8.00

Publisher: London, Threshold Books Ltd : 1986

Seller ID: 15650

ISBN-13: 9780901366047

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

1st edition soft cover, 64 pp text tight and crisp but starting to age tone at periphery. No names, tears or soil. Nice gift for someone spooked by the thought of moving their horses by machine. Includes: Intro/ The Trailer and its Systems/ Repairs and Maintenance of Trailers/ The Towing Vehicle and its Driver/ Hitching and Unhitching, Loading and Unloading/ Techniques of Driving with Trailers/ Problems with Towing Trailers/ Loading Horseboxes/ Horseboxes and the Law/ Choosing a Horsebox/ Insurance/ Accident Procedure/ Index.
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Horseback Riding In Action

By: Calder, Kate

Price: $6.00

Publisher: NY, Crabtree Publishing : 2001

Seller ID: 30663

ISBN-13: 9780778701675

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Tight bright first edition exlib with all pages present, no pocket or evidence of ever having had one. Marker crossed out lib stamps on rear cover. Well illustrated in color. 32 pp This work is intended for ages 6-9. The competitive world of horseback riding starts with caring for horses. Children will learn about the daily care of horses and the basics of horseback riding including equipment, mounting and dismounting, turning, stopping, trotting, and cantering. The other topics cover: practicing; preparing for competitions; competing in events such as show jumping and, equitation or form and...
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The Caprilli Papers Principles of Outdoor Equitation

By: Caprilli, Captain Federico; Translated & Edited by Major Piero Santini Italian Cavalry Reserve

Price: $275.00

Publisher: London, J. A. Allen & Co. Ltd. : 1967

Seller ID: CS47118

ISBN-13: 9780851310701

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

First edition hardcover in red paper covered boards with white spine title. Lightly bumped spine ends, tips still sharp. Tidy former owner's name in space provided on a Wesley Dennis illustrated horse head bookplate on frt pastedown. 40 pp of text with 20 pp of b/w captioned photographs in the center of the volume. There is light ink underlining on 7 text pages. Unclipped, white background, lightly surface soiled dust wrapper has two one-inch tears at the foot of the rear panel and a couple of micro rubs on the flap fold corners. Displays well in new mylar with shadow-like photo of Capril...
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Riding for Everybody

By: Churchill, Peter

Price: $8.00

Publisher: London, Blandford Press : 1969

Seller ID: 15659

ISBN-13: 9780713701777

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Near fine 3rd printing hardcover, no dj. Negligible surface wear, 78 pp text as new. Contents: A General Introduction/ Learning to Ride/ A History of Equitation and Horsemanship/ The Equipment of Horse and Rider/ Equitation/ Jumping/ Riding Manners/ Riding Activities/ Buying Your Own Horse/ Some Equestrian Terminology/ Acknowledgments.
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My Pony

By: Clayton, Michael

Price: $8.00

Publisher: England, Jarrold & Son's Ltd : 1973

Seller ID: 14333

ISBN-13: 9780853064534

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Near fine 1st edition hardcover in VG dj showing light rubbing at top edges. 64 pp. Well illustrated with color photos the first chapter entitled: Our Heritage has a nice selection of native british pony breeds. Chapters following are: Choosing my Pony/ Keeping my Pony/ Showing my Pony In-Hand and Under Saddle/ Breeding my Pony/ Spare a Thought/ Ponies with Wings (Jumping)/ List of Pony Societies/ Pony Feed Guide.
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Your Pony A Young Person's Guide to Buying, Keeping and Riding Ponies

By: Clayton, Michael & Marilyn

Price: $10.00

Publisher: London, Partridge Press, Inc : 1991

Seller ID: 17663

ISBN-13: 9781852251260

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Fine 1st edition hard cover in fine, unclipped dj in new mylar. Blue boards show very lightly bumped tips, Pictorial dj in new mylar looks fab. 225 pg text tight, bright, crisp and unmarked. Chapters include: So Much Variety / Making Friends / Life Style / What's on the Menu? / Keeping Up Appearances / On the Right Track / Looking Good / Fit for Anything / In the Saddle / Road Sense / Up and Away / Tally-ho! / Cross-country Fun / Show Time / My Way. Appendices: The Pony Club / Useful Addresses.
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Know Your Horse A Guide to Selection and Care in Health and Disease

By: Codrington, Lt. Col. W. S., Foreword by Pat Smythe, OBE

Price: $18.00

Publisher: London, J. A. Allen & Co. : 1971

Seller ID: 48554

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

1971 reprint hardcover in teal paper covered boards with bright gilt spine title. 186pp text profusely illustrated with b/w line drawings. Original, un-clipped dust wrapper soiled but complete, displays well in new mylar.
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Riding Silver Star

By: Cole, Joanna

Price: $8.00

Publisher: NY, Morrow Junior Books : 1996

Seller ID: 30765

ISBN-13: 9780688138967

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Fine condition 1st edition hardcover in glossy illustrated boards showing young girl cantering grey pony on cover and matching unclipped dj. Internally as new save for The End written on blank endpaper. Unclipped dj in new mylar is mint. 48 pp. Meet Abby, She and her pony Star have lots of fun together. Go with them to a horse show, riding through the woods and fields and see what is involved in caring for the pony back at the barn.
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Hunting Racing & Polo Things and How To Clean Them

By: Dale, H. C., Edited by George A. Fothergill M.B.

Price: $100.00

Publisher: England, The County Publishing Co. : 1902

Seller ID: 48484

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

1902 First Edition hardcover in soiled illustrated paper covered boards with red cloth over spine shows bumped and rubbed tips, one neat split in the spine cloth. Sewn in 86pp text missed the very center pages in one of the four signatures present, spine split but rest of page block wobbly but holding. Includes recipes for cleaning tinctures, methods of cleaning gear as well as a chapter by Fothergill to young grooms on how to pack for your 'master' for a road trip with or without horses and suggestions on decorating a gent's library, smoking den or billiard room with old tack, spurs, etc. Bo...
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The Horse Practical Horse Management

By: Davies, C. J.

Price: $85.00

Publisher: London & Edinburgh, T. C. & E. C. Jack : 1907

Seller ID: 48409

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Attractive smaller format book in illustrated cream background cloth with single brown carriage horse on cover. Visible over a cloud in the image is an unfortunate bookstore ink stamp and some wear on spine title from storage. Still displays well on the shelf. 109pp hardcover with vintage navy blue sticker from same Valparaiso Indiana bookstore at upper tip of frt pastedn. Book contains a few line drawings detailing some area of conformation being discussed. A comprehensive little volume including the following chapters: The Selection of a Horse/ Sound and Unsound Horses/ Stables and Applianc...
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Equitation In Pictures A Graphic Presentation Of The Principles Of Horsemanship

By: de Romaszkan, Gregor; Translated By Elisabeth De Romaszkan

Price: $28.00

Publisher: NY, Doubleday & Co : 1965

Seller ID: 47426

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Brilliant Copy In Light Grey Cloth Covered Boards With Sharp Tips And Spine Ends Ts Present. 127 Pp Text Shows Occasional Light Foxing. Original, Unclipped Dj Is Complete But Shows Color Loss At Tips Of Red Frt Panel, And A Bit Of Soil At Foot Of White Background Rear Panel. A Basic Step-By-Step Pictorial Guide To Learning And Practicing The Proper Techniques Of Horsemanship. Includes: The Rider's Seat/ School Riding/ Jumping/ In The Open Country
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Fundamentals of Riding

By: de Romaszkan, Gregor; Translated By Stoneridge, T.A.; Foreward By Steinkraus, William

Price: $15.00

Publisher: NY, Doubleday & Co. : 1964

Seller ID: 33944

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Near fine 1st US edition hardcover in linen cloth covered illustrated boards with a smidge of soil on rear board fore edge. Price clipped dj is a professional color reproduction that shows negligible color loss at tips and displays beautifully in new mylar. Purple looking line on dj is the reflection off the mylar with the light of the scanner and is not actually on the dj. Gift dedication on fep. 154 pp text as new. A Polish cavalry officer and instructor at the famed Cavalry School in Graudenz, the author of four standard books on horsemanship and world-recognized expert on every kind o...
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Category: HORSEMANSHIP & CARE