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Price: $28.00
Publisher: London, Hurst and Blackett, Ltd:
Edition: Sixth Edition
Seller Id: 46183
Condition: Near Fine
6th edition hard cover in rust cloth covered boards with gilt titles. Spine ends bumped, tips remain sharp, no names, tears or soil in the 359 pp text. Price clipped dust jacket is complete save for the clip, and proper to the volume (6th ed) and displays beautifully in new mylar. The complete work of yesteryear applicable to modern horsemanship. This volume comprises in simple and well-chosen terms, the author's experiences during sixty years' serious study and hard practical work among horses. Mr. Fillis is acknowledged throughout Europe as the greatest rider of his time. His instructio... View more info
By: Foster, Carol
Price: $7.00
Publisher: NY, Howell Book House: 1986
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller Id: 43505
ISBN: 0876058586
Condition: Fine
Crisp, unmarked copy in NF dust wrapper with one micro ding at foot of frt panel. Now in new mylar and displays beautifully. 143 pp of expertise to help you make the most of your sport horse on the flat, over fences and on the ground. View more info
Price: $15.00
Publisher: NY, Entertainment Sales Inc: 1982
Edition: Possible First
Seller Id: 23432
Condition: Very Good
Motion picture tie-in. Lightly rubbed and creased along spine, internally fine. 24 pp, profusely illustrated with color photos and 2 pp of drawings by Sam Savitt. Our books are cleaned and dust wrappers placed in new mylar whenever possible. Offered from a five star, full-time, professional bookseller and proud member of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. View more info
By: Froissard, Jean with Lily Powell
Price: $15.00
Publisher: MD, Half Halt Press: 1988
Edition: First Edition
Seller Id: 38445
ISBN: 0939481057
Condition: Near Fine
First printing hardcover in glossy paper covered boards with faint color loss/dulling at still sharp tips and bumped spine ends. Bright gilt spine title. Not exlib, no names, tears or soil in the 134 pp text. B/w illustrated endpprs. Unclipped dj has color loss at spine ends, periphery and flap folds. Jean Froissard takes the reader through the development of a dressage horse; beginning with the criteria for selection, then describes fully the progress of early training which is basic for any horse, whatever its destination. View more info
By: Froissard, Jean with Lily Powell
Price: $17.00
Publisher: MD, Half Halt Press: 1988
Edition: First Edition
Seller Id: 46194
ISBN: 0939481057
Condition: Near Fine
First edition hardcover in glossy black paper covered boards with bright gold spine title. Book has sharp tips and spine ends. Unclipped dj is evenly sunned on back strip to a taupe hue and has a touch of color loss at tips. 134 tight, bright, and unmarked pages with pretty b/w illustrated endpapers. 2 near identical copies available (one with only a smidge of add'l sunning at upper gutter area of frt panel. Jean Froissard takes the reader through the development of a dressage horse; beginning with the criteria for selection, then describes fully the progress of early training which is basi... View more info
By: Froissard, Jean; Translated By Lily Powell Froissard
Price: $15.00
Publisher: London, Pelham Books: 1978
Edition: First Edition
Seller Id: 28961
ISBN: 0720710804
Condition: Fine
Gorgeous copy in aqua boards w/bright gilt titles. DJ in mylar shows yellowing on white background panels but no chips or tears, displays beautifully. 100 pp. To Dress a Horse/ Riding in Tune/ Understanding the Aids/ The Rider as Trainer and the First Commandment/ The Horse Turns by Both Ends/ The Question of Balance/ The Ramener/ The Half-Turn on the Haunches and The Halt/ The Rein Back and Rein Aids/ Changing Speeds and Gaits/ The Canter/ The Second and Third Commandments/ Work on Two Tracks/ General Impressions/ Index. View more info
By: Gahwyler, Max
Price: $10.00
Publisher: MD, Half Halt Press: 1992
Edition: First Edition
Seller Id: 29487
ISBN: 0939481308
Condition: Fine
Brilliant copy with dedication gift bookplate on inside front paste down from the National Sporting Library, this was donated to, but not circulated by the NSL. 135 pp. Historical Background of Competitive Dressage, Of Horses, Humans and Centaurs, Understanding Moving Up, The Aids, The Big Step, The Movements, Understanding the Tests, Riding the Actual Test, Appendix: AHSA Tests, Second through Fifth Levels. View more info
By: Goldstrom, David & O'Connor, David Commentary
Price: $25.00
Publisher: Equestrian Vision: 2002
Edition: VHS Tape
Seller Id: 38566
Condition: Very Good +
Original tape in original snap lock box. Not a former rental. Approx 75 mins running time. A record crowd witnesses the closest ever finish in the history of the event. Pippa Funnell on Primmore's Pride lead the way after Dressage, Andrew Nicholson and New York were at the top of the table after mastering Wolfgang Feld's innovative and demanding Cross Country track, one of only three partnerships to finish inside the optimum time of 12 mins and 33 seconds. View more info
By: Green, Carol; Foreword by Sue Halterly
Price: $10.00
Publisher: NY, Arco Publishing Co.: 1977
Edition: 1st US Edition
Seller Id: 46192
ISBN: 0668041374
Condition: Very Good
2nd printing of the first US edition, same year as first, 1977. A tight and bright hardcover in navy blue textured paper covered boards. Not exlib, no names or tears in the 96 pp text. Does show a small moisture mark at head of rear pastedown, on dj extremities, on head of rear fold-in flap, bit of paper stuck on head of rear board. A reference work embracing the subject in its entirety from unbroken horse to show ring success. In a pleasing first-person style she offers guidance through the technicalities of a complex subject, explaining in careful detail the attainment of a good and na... View more info
By: Harris, Moira C.
Price: $8.00
Publisher: NY, Howell Book House: 1997
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller Id: 46106
ISBN: 0876057261
Condition: Very Good
First edition, first printing hardcover in yellow paper covered boards with black cloth spine. Tips sharp, spine ends bumped, small watermark at foot of spine 1/2 inch up from bottom of panel. Slight corresponding mark on black spine cloth. Remainder mark on foot of page block. 217 pp text is crisp, unmarked and profusely illustrated with b/w photos. Chapters include: Dressage, An Overview, Your Horse's Suitability, Getting Started, Finding the Right Instructor, Getting the Most Out of Lessons, Maintaining Your Schedule, Other Training Methods, Preparing for Your First Show, Succ... View more info
Price: $30.00
Publisher: London, Pelham Books: 1969
Edition: First Edition
Seller Id: R46435
ISBN: 0720701953
Condition: Fine
First Edition, book as new save for lightly bumped spine ends, (tips still sharp). No names, tears or soil in the 228 pp text. Original un-clipped dj in new mylar shows color loss at lower tips and foot of dj panel, a small sticker pull in the sky over the author's name on frt dj panel, now lightly colored in with an attempt to match the blue sky and clouds. Foreword by the Duke of Beaufort. Chapters include: What are Horse Trials?/ The 'Military'/ Olympic Games 1912-1920/ Olympic Games 1924-1948/ Badminton- the Civilians Take Over/ The One-Day Event/ International Events: 1952-1955/ Windso... View more info
Price: $18.00
Publisher: London, J. A. Allen: 1981
Edition: First Edition
Seller Id: 27779
ISBN: 085131354X
Condition: Fine
Perfect, crisp copy. Unread, no names, tears or soil showing negligible wear from storage. 48 pp includes French-English translation of equine terms with the following chapters: Preface, Pedigree, Breeds, Description, Breeding, Identification, Head, Neck, Body, Fore Limbs, Hind Limbs, Coat Color, Marks, Commerce, Sales, Diseases, Racing Documents, Personnel, Racing Administration, The Rules of Racing, Racing Colors, Race Catagories, The Organization of a Race, The Going, The Betting System, Performance, The Gaits, Training Terms, The Track Record. View more info
By: Kidd, Jane
Price: $5.00
Publisher: NY, Howell Book House, Inc: 1990
Edition: First US Edition
Seller Id: 38934
ISBN: 0876058896
Condition: Very Good +
1st edition former library copy with no tell tale stickers on the unclipped dust wrapper in new mylar. Looks good on the shelf. Navy hardcover boards w/gilt titles are lightly bumped/rubbed at very tips. Text is clean and crisp with a withdrawn stamp on fep and crossed out lib stamps at head of page block. Unclipped dj in new mylar has no tears and displays well w/color photo of Olympic team Gold Medallist Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff riding Courage at Goodwood. 199 pp. Chapters include: The Horse/ The Rider/ The Test/ The Basics/ One Track Movements/ Lateral Movements/ Training Programme and Method... View more info
By: Kidd, Jane Forward by Bruce Davidson
Price: $8.00
Publisher: London, Stanley Paul: 1981
Edition: First Thus
Seller Id: 17409
ISBN: 0091461901
Condition: Near Fine
Stunning b/w and color illustrated compendium of the art of Dressage from it's beginnings to the present day. No inscriptions, corners lightly bumped but not rubbed. 144 pg text as new. Glossy price clipped, pictorial dj shows negligible bumps at head of frt board from storage. View more info
By: Leitich, Ann Tizia; Preface By Colonel A. Podhajsky Transtated By Stella Von Musulin
Price: $15.00
Publisher: Germany, Nymphenberger Verlagshandlung: 1956
Edition: First Edition
Seller Id: 44110
Condition: Very Good
1st edition hardcover with small chip of paper at foot of frt gutter. Frt board somewhat bowed, tiny brown dot on inside cov and opposing fep, bit of soil on rear endpps, else crisp and unmarked. 57 pp profusely illustrated with b/w photos. History of the school, photographic demonstrations of the dressage movements and much more. View more info
By: Loch, Sylvia
Price: $28.00
Publisher: England, Charles Hodge Photography:
Edition: VHS Tape
Seller Id: 39772
Condition: Near Fine
This is the first video by Sylvia Loch and forms part of a collection of videos for the Classical Rider Classical Seat II and Classical Seat III taking the rider from the basics to competitive riding. This is tape one only. Approx 50 mins running time. The essence of classical riding is being 'at one' and in tune with the horse. It is not mystical nor complex and should be possible for all riders if they work within simple guidelines. Sylvia believes that we have much to learn from the riding masters of the past. Horses have not changed since the time of Xenophon the Greek; neither has Ma... View more info
By: Loch, Sylvia
Price: $28.00
Publisher: England, Charles Hodge Photography:
Edition: VHS Tape
Seller Id: 39773
Condition: Near Fine
In this the second video in her series, Sylvia works with a variety of students mounted on either their own or her patient Portuguese schoolmaster horses to demonstrate the preparatory work necessary to re-balance the horse. Bringing the hocks more under the body mass to lighten the forehand is the first requirement to help put the horse on the aids so that he may happily carry out the precision work of the manege(riding ring). We see the correct and incorrect riding of circles, looking for common mistakes involved in applying the aids and understanding how to rectify them. From circle work... View more info
Price: $38.00
Publisher: PA, Running Press: 1987
Edition: First Edition
Seller Id: 41839
ISBN: 0894715623
Condition: Fine
160 pg glossy text as new. Unclipped dj in new mylar a bit tatty at head w/one tiny hole at frt board flap, Profusely illustrated with photographs, line drawings, & ring diagrams. Contents include: THE STORY OF DRESSAGE / THE DRESSAGE HORSE / MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR HORSE / PACES AND TRANSITIONS / WORKING TOWARDS COLLECTION / THE INTERMEDIATE STAGE / ADVANCED DRESSAGE / COMPETING IN DRESSAGE / THE STATE OF THE SPORT. View more info
Price: $10.00
Publisher: England, J. A. Allen: 1981
Edition: Reprint
Seller Id: 43446
ISBN: 0851313175
Condition: Very Good
Tight and bright 94 pp paperback appears unread but has color loss on blue card covers from storage. View more info
Price: $12.00
Publisher: A. S. Barnes and Company: 1978
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller Id: 44685
ISBN: 0498020347
Condition: Near Fine
Mustard yellow cloth on hard cover boards with sharp tips and lightly bumped head of spine showing light color loss. 117 pp text crisp and tight with negligible handling soil, no names or tears. Unclipped original photo illustrated dust wrapper shows light vertical crease on frt panel and color loss from storage but no chips or tears, displays well in new mylar sleeve. Profusely illustrated with b/w photos. A comprehensive volume on the subject of the Three Day Event. The text is divided into four sections: 1. A descriptive narration of a fictional Three Day Event. 2. A history of the sport. ... View more info
