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Managing Horses on Small Properties - BOOK
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Managing Horses on Small Properties
 
Published in Australia, Managing Horses on Small Properties is written with a minimum of jargon especially for those who are new to horse ownership and small properties.

It will deliver real benefits to the landholder, including, reduced horse keeping costs, better welfare of horses, increased productivity, and improved land management practices.

 

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 216
ISBN: 9780643090675
Author: Jane Myers

Navicular Syndrome Explained - BOOK
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Navicular Syndrome Explained

 

A really informative read packed with practical information. This book not only describes navicular, but also explains how it develops, what treatments are available and in layman terms explains the diagnosis and misdiagnosis of navicular.

"The horse owners first line of defence against this dreaded disease’" - Ireland’s Equestrian

Navicular Syndrome is one of the most common, and sometimes one of the most frustrating causes of lameness in performance horses. Navicular lameness is caused by the pain associated with the compression of an inflamed bone and related structures. In its mildest form it will limit performance, but at the worst it can kill a sale or end a career. It will never go away and it will usually worsen over time. However, it can often be effectively managed with proper diagnosis, medical therapy and therapeutic trimming and shoeing. The navicular bone is located within the hoof, just behind the coffin joint formed between the short pastern and coffin bones. It is held in place by the impar and the suspensory navicular ligaments and the tendon of the deep digital flexor muscle which runs behind and under navicular bone and attaches to the coffin bone. The space between the deep digital flexor tendon and the navicular bone is protected by a fluid filled sac called the navicular bursa.

In navicular syndrome, any of these structures may become inflamed and painful. Functionally, the navicular bone bears part of the horse's weight and it acts as a fulcrum for the deep digital flexor tendon. When the leg is in weight bearing position and forward motion is initiated, the deep digital flexor muscle contracts, pulls on its tendon and transmits tremendous pressure to the related tendon, bursa, bone and joint. In navicular syndrome it is the pressure on the inflamed structures which causes the pain and lameness. Although it is not an uncommon cause of lameness, it can be difficult to make a definitive diagnosis of navicular syndrome. It can cause intermittent or shifting lameness, it can appear to be a suspensory injury of shoulder lameness, or it can simply be difficult to prove that all the pain originate from navicular structures. This book has been written to help clear up many of the concerns and misconceptions that surround navicular syndrome in the horse - a condition that is often diagnosed even when such an interpretation isn't warranted. The author describes what the condition is (and what it is not), how it develops, and, most importantly, how to participate in and understand the diagnosis and various treatments. Findings on causes and treatments are also included.


Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781872119472
Author: David Ramey

Pilates for the Dressage Rider - BOOK
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Pilates for the Dressage Rider

In this beautiful new book, dressage rider and Level 2 Pilates Instructor Janice Dulak has compiled a programme of Pilates exercises specifically designed to help the dressage rider enhance her ability for success in dressage.

While they use different terms, both Pilates and dessage share an emphasis on the torso, or "Powerhouse" in Pilates-speak, and achieving core strength, good posture and muscle flexibility. The exercises in the book have been taken from over 500 Pilates exercises and have been specifically chosen to best suit the needs of the dressage rise. Clear photos and detailed instructions clarify each exercise.

An essential read for any serious student of dressage.

REVIEWS

'Get the feel for common dressage principles through this popular exercise method.' Exclusive book excerpt USDF Connection

'Of immense practical value to a dressage rider. This book gives exercises that can be done at home and are particularly relevant to the rider.' British Dressage

'Get back into shape with this great book, which teaches you how to build core strength, good posture and muscle flexibility - all of which are vital for riding.' Horse and Rider

Practical Eventing - BOOK
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Practical Eventing

Aimed at horse riding eventers from the lower levels through preliminary, this guide covers the choice of horse, the daily schedule, lungeing, the use of cavaletti and gymnastics, training over all types of fences, and the actual riding and preparations for competition.

The first edition of this classic was one of the best books written on the sport of eventing. This revised edition is even better. Guidance and advice through the levels, especially for those without the resources for extensive training with professionals.


Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780939481521
Author: Sally O'Connor

Progressive School Exercises - BOOK
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Progressive School Exercises

 

This text aims to provide a collection of exercises, on the flat and over fences, specifically designed for use in training more experienced riders and horses, whether in groups or as individuals, or schooling at home. Specially chosen ridden exercises aim to improve: in the horse - rhythm, impulsion, balance, elasticity, straightness, athleticism, suppleness, obedience and self-carriage.

In the rider - balance, effectiveness, accuracy, co-ordination, forward planning, feel, and the ability to see a stride when jumping. The book is divided into groups of related exercises, each accompanied by a full description, the relevant aids, teaching hints, and advice on remedying typical faults. Exercises include: loops and circles; movements with transitions; work on diagonal lines; moving away from the leg; leg yield; developing canter; counter canter; shoulder-in; jumping exercises over grids, doubles and related distances. This book is the follow-up to "School Exercises for Flatwork and Jumping".

Publisher: Kenilworth
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 94
ISBN: 9781872119380
Author: Islay Auty

Realize Your Horse's True Potential - BOOK
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Realize Your Horse's True Potential
 
What do riders want from their horse? Whatever their goals, they need to understand that how the way a horse is put together affects his athletic ability, and what his limitations and abilities are likely to be. They must also recognize the enormous extent to which they, as riders and trainers, can affect a horse's capabilities and either enhance or decrease his potential. This book sets out to show how the average owner can assist any horse to achieve maximum potential - whether the ultimate aim is dressage, endurance, eventing, showjumping, riding-club activities, showing or general recreational riding.

The aim of Realize Your Horse’s True Potential is to enable the average owner, rider and trainer to improve the general ability and performance of any horse no matter what his or her age, whether the ultimate purpose is general recreational riding, riding club activities, eventing, showjumping, dressage or endurance. The author looks at the strengths and weaknesses inherent in different types of conformation, and suggests ways in which riders can minimize the effects of any weakness while recognizing the limitations. The emphasis throughout the book is on what can be achieved; no horse has absolutely perfect conformation but almost every horse can be helped, through correct care, training and riding, to overcome such limitations as nature has imposed on them, and to become fitter, healthier, happier and more versatile as a result, thus enhancing the rider’s enjoyment. Every horse owner, rider and trainer will benefit fro the study of his immensely practical, fascinating and ground breaking book.

Author Notes: Lesley Skipper writes about equestrian matters and Russian history. She is a liaison member of the Classical Riding Club, and is a regular contributor to the Club’s quarterly Newsletter. Her previous book Inside Your Horse’s Mind has been accepted as the set book for the Equine Behaviour Course at the Damelin School in South Africa


Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 256
ISBN: 85131 814 2
Author: Lesley Skipper
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Ride with your Mind - BOOK
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Ride with your Mind

 

Whilst the horse world is rich in descriptions that tell us what horse and rider should look like, we lack good information about exactly "how" to produce the desired results. Good horsemen ride well without knowing how they do it, and without understanding why you are not like them and cannot do it too.

During 23 years of research it has been Mary Wanless's personal mission to expose the secrets of horsemanship, breaking down riding skills into "bite-size chunks" and finding ways of describing them that work for average riders. By using the learning strategies given here the rider should discover how to connect with the horse in a way that makes sense to him and enables him to carry himself well, in self-carriage.

At the same time the techniques aim to offer the rider security, stability and effectiveness in the saddle. This title sets out to simplify "Ride With Your Mind" methods and to provide a basic tool-kit for the acquisition of a truly independent seat in walk, trot and through transitions, on straight lines, turns and circles - and, importantly, how to make corrections when things don't go exactly to plan. Mary explains how to use the hands, legs and body correctly, and gives the ingredients for perfect contact. In each section, the instruction is backed up by practical self-tests and exercises to ensure success, and there are ideas for troubleshooting during the learning process and in the future.


Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781872119526
Author: Mary Wanless

Riding from the Inside Out by Lisa Champion - BOOK
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Riding from the Inside Out by Lisa Champion
 
If you're ready to unlock the secrets of easy, natural riding, let Riding from the Inside Out show you how. This unique book combines the talents of an exercise specialist with an innovative physiotherapist and a gifted dressage rider.

Together they have created a whole new exercise and stretching programme to practise off the horse that is guaranteed to improve your performance on the horse - for good. Practical and accessible, this book includes a bonus audio CD with step-by-step instructions for key exercises, and a 'bottom clencher' for muscle-strengthening.;

 

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 112
ISBN: 0 85131 912 2
Author: Lisa Champion

Riding with Feel - BOOK
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Riding with Feel by Zoe Harrison

Riding with Feel is a practical guide for riders of all standards and all disciplines who want to improve their ability to communicate with their horse when riding on the flat and over jumps.

It is the only book to deal entirely with the subject of developing the rider's ability to feel.

Zoe Harrison leads the rider through a series of techniques and exercises, some mounted and some dismounted, to increase their awareness of their own body and to more clearly feel their horse's movements and response to the aids.

This book will also be useful for coaches and instructors in guiding their students of all levels and all ages in the development of feel.

Riding with Feel is illustrated with line drawings and covers topics such as rider position, body awareness, application and timing of the aids, fitting of saddlery and the horse's balance and movement. Exercises are clearly explained in the text and presented in summary form in each chapter to further assist the rider in their training sessions.

Zoe Harrison - BHSAI, EFA NCAS II (General and Dressage), PC NCAS I

Schooling Horses In-hand - Book
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Schooling Horses In-hand
 
 
For centuries horses have been trained in-hand in the classical schools. In this book, a master of the art demonstrates a training programme for riders and trainers showing how schooling from the ground builds trust, obedience and balance in the horse. He shows that in-hand work supports and complements work under saddle, and how it can assist riders striving to achieve higher-level movements in dressage.


 

For centuries horses have been trained in-hand within the classical schools of riding, yet today work in-hand is often forgotten. German trainer Richar Hinrichs, presents his training programme showing how schooling from the ground builds trust, obedience, and balance in the horse. He clearly demonstrates that in-hand work is an excellent way of supporting and complementing work under saddle and can be especially helpful for riders striving to achieve the higher-level movements for dressage competition. Richard Hinrichs demonstrates how the use of reins, whip, voice and body language can encourage voluntary co-operation from the horse and allow him to develop his balance and confidence without the added complications of a rider’s weight. The book is filled with clear explanations and numerous colour photos of the necessary equipment and techniques including for schooling in-hand; aids and their application; work on the lunge; the Spanish walk; pesade and capriole.

Author Notes: Richard Hinrichs was schooled as a young man by a member of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Today he trains, teaches and performs widely with his Lipizzaner and Andalusian horses demonstrating the fine art of classical horsemanship.

 

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 160
ISBN: 0 85131 834 7
Author: Richard Hinrichs

Showing - BOOK
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Showing

The showing ‘bible’ includes the latest guidelines and newest classes and is crammed with all the ‘tricks of the trade’ to help you present your horse just like the professionals do. With guidelines for over 100 ridden and in-hand classes, including hunters, hacks and cobs, show ponies, mountain and moorland ponies and a wealth of individual breeds.

‘Even for the experienced competitor, this book is invaluable.’ Showing World


Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 176
ISBN: 9781872119793
Author: Jane Holderness-Roddam

Showjumping for Fun & Glory - BOOK
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Showjumping for Fun & Glory

This book provides training advice for the show jumping horse and rider, whether starting from scratch or wishing to compete at higher levels.

What a useful book! It really does cover every aspect of show jumping for the aspiring rider. It begins, very sensibly, at the beginning with choosing a suitable horse for show jumping and then progresses through the training of rider and horse, to preparing for advanced competitions.

And there is plenty of training to do. Each chapter covers a different area, such as related distances, jumping combinations, gymnastic gridwork and so on and flatwork is not forgotten either. When schooling at home, it is often difficult to think of different exercises to try, but the authors give plenty of suggestions, and explain why you should do them and how they benefit the horse.

There is also a section on competing; how to go about it, what to expect and of course, technique. The book continues with chapters on tack and managing show jumpers, and also the very useful “what if” chapter which deals with the inevitable and unexpected changes of plan.’  Horse & Rider


Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 142
ISBN: 9781872119601
Author: Ernest Dillon & Helen Revington

Sports Driving - BOOK
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Sports Driving
 
The term 'Sports Driving' is relatively new in the field of equestrian sports. This book demystifies the 'myths' of competitive carriage driving. It contains advice on acquiring the right pony and equipment, schooling to achieve results and how to turn out yourself and your pony at a National Championship.
The author details all three phases of competition with tips on achieving flow and bend in dressage, speed in the marathon and accuracy in cones. "Sports Driving" gives a complete picture of the sport from starting flags to finish.


Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 192
ISBN: 9781905693016
Author: Amanda Saville

Stretch Exercises for the Horse - BOOK
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Stretch Exercises for the Horse
 
The controlled stretching of muscles has been an integral part of the training of human athletes for many years. Now, professional therapist and equestrian trainer Karin Blignault demonstrates the value of stretch exercises in improving performance and guarding against injury in horses. Individual exercises are explained in detail together with clear, specific instructions to ensure they are carried out in the most beneficial manner, with no risk of injury to horse or therapist. An essential guide for all owners and trainers of sport horses.
 

Following extensive research into this subject, occupational therapist and equestrian trainer Karin Blignaut has written Stretch Exercises for Your Horse, an innovative and thought-provoking book which shows how the principles long applied to human athletes can be used for the considerable benefit of horse and enhancement of their performance across the whole rage of equestrian sport. The individual exercises are explained in detail, with clear, specific instructions designed to ensure that they are carried out in the most beneficial manner, with no risk or injury to horse or therapist. Stretch Exercises for Your Horse will be of great interest to all owners and trainers of sport horses and indeed, to all those who wish to contribute to the constructive development of the hoses they ride.

Author Notes: Karin Blignault started riding at an early age and in her twenties studied under a number of eminent trainers -her studies bringing competition success in showjumping, horse trails and dressage. She still remains active at a high level in dressage to this day, while also teaching riding, and participating in equestrian seminars and she enjoys the challenge of correcting problems in other people’s horses.

Format: Spiral Bound
Number of Pages: 176
ISBN: 0 85131 860 6
Author: Karin Blignault

Teaching Basic Jumping - BOOK
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TEACHING BASIC JUMPING
 
Now completely revised and updated, this essential guide to teaching jumping will assist not only instructors but also their pupils. The author sets out a safe, sensible and progressive system which takes into account the ability and psychological needs of horse and rider, leading to proficiency, confidence and enhanced enjoyment.

Teaching Basic Jumping, part of a series of instructional books published in association with the ABRS, is a book no teacher can afford to be without. The author discusses the qualities necessary in the instructor, the facilities, horses and equipment, the psychology of the pupil, as well as preparatory work and a progressive lesson plan. Difficulties are analysed and errors corrected, course building and cross-country riding are included as is sensible advice on falls. The author provides a solid grounding from which the pupil can progress with confidence to an advanced level of jumping with the emphasis on safety and harmony. This book will prove to be of great benefit to the pupil as well as the instructor.

About the Author: Martin Diggle has been a keen rider for many years, with an active involvement in ball the major disciplines. An author and editor by profession, he has achieved success in all of the major competitive disciplines and is involved in the training of both horses and riders. He is the author of Riding From Scratch, Riding Over Jumps, Riding Cross-country, Teaching the Mature Rider, Teaching Basic Jumping and joint author of Riding a Dressage Test. He is also the series compiler of the highly successful Masters of Equitation series.

Publisher: J A Allen
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 128
ISBN: 0 85131 706 5
Author: Martin Diggle

The Allen Equine Dictionary - BOOK
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The Allen Equine Dictionary

The long-anticipated revised and much enlarged edition of the standard equine and equestrian dictionary is now more comprehensive and useful than ever before. With entries covering everything relating to horses and riders, horse sports and disciplines, including breeds, saddlery and veterinary terms, it is not just a dictionary but also a valuable research aid. An indispensable practical reference work for horse owners, students, equestrian writers, and anyone working in the international horse industry.

An indispensable practical reference work for horse owners, students, equestrian writers, and anyone working in the international horse industry.
 
This definitive, international, best-selling equine and equestrian dictionary has now been completely revised and expanded. It has over 10,000 wide-ranging entries making it the ultimate reference work for all those invloved with horses. It is an invaluable and indispensable practical refernce work for horse owners, students, equestrian writers, and anyone working in the international horse industry.
 
Author Notes: Maria has travelled and ridden worldwide . She is experienced in a number of ridding disciplines including trail and endurance riding, packing, dressage, jumping, polo, barrel racing, and cutting. Her other works include Horseman's English/Spainish Poster, Horseman's German/English Disctionary amongest others.
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 552
ISBN: 0 85131 872 X
Author: Maria Belknap

The Allen Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dressage - BOOK
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The Allen Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dressage
 
The first comprehensive international encyclopaedia of the dressage world, from club to international level. This long-awaited encyclopaedia covers dressage terminology, gaits and movements, equipment, major events, associations and establishments, eminent riders and horses, trainers and judges, writers and important publications. Authoritative, engaging, and illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings throughout, this handsome book should be on every dressage lover's bookshelf.
Dressage has enjoyed a long and colourful history and is today more popular than ever. The Allen Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dressage offers general guidance on the development and practice of dressage, both in its pure sense as ‘training’ and in its newer role as a competitive sport. Accordingly, it contains biographical entries of eminent trainers, authors and competitors, past and present, fro many countries. It also contains explanations of dressage terms and references to the rules of the competition, with notes that the latter may vary in points of detail depending upon the organising body concerned and the precise nature of the test. The entries are attractively illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs of eminent individuals, older photographs and pictures of personalities from former eras and a range of drawings and engravings taken from books written by those mentioned within. This first international encyclopaedia of the dressage world will be of great value to those seeking information on specific points of dressage, and is fascinating reading for those interested in the historical development of the discipline and the progress if achievements of many of its key figures. Comprehensive and engaging, it is an essential addition to every dressage lover’s bookshelf.

Author Notes: Martin Diggle has been a keen rider for many years, with an active involvement in ball the major disciplines. An author and editor by profession, he has achieved success in all of the major competitive disciplines and is involved in the training of both horses and riders. He is the author of Riding From Scratch, Riding Over Jumps, Riding Cross-country, Teaching the Mature Rider, Teaching Basic Jumping and joint author of Riding a Dressage Test. He is also the series compiler of the highly successful Masters of Equitation series.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 256
ISBN: 0 85131 887 8
Author: Martin Diggle

The Allen Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dressage - BOOK
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The Allen Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dressage
 
The first comprehensive international encyclopaedia of the dressage world, from club to international level. This long-awaited encyclopaedia covers dressage terminology, gaits and movements, equipment, major events, associations and establishments, eminent riders and horses, trainers and judges, writers and important publications. Authoritative, engaging, and illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings throughout, this handsome book should be on every dressage lover's bookshelf.
Dressage has enjoyed a long and colourful history and is today more popular than ever. The Allen Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dressage offers general guidance on the development and practice of dressage, both in its pure sense as ‘training’ and in its newer role as a competitive sport. Accordingly, it contains biographical entries of eminent trainers, authors and competitors, past and present, fro many countries. It also contains explanations of dressage terms and references to the rules of the competition, with notes that the latter may vary in points of detail depending upon the organising body concerned and the precise nature of the test. The entries are attractively illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs of eminent individuals, older photographs and pictures of personalities from former eras and a range of drawings and engravings taken from books written by those mentioned within. This first international encyclopaedia of the dressage world will be of great value to those seeking information on specific points of dressage, and is fascinating reading for those interested in the historical development of the discipline and the progress if achievements of many of its key figures. Comprehensive and engaging, it is an essential addition to every dressage lover’s bookshelf.

Author Notes: Martin Diggle has been a keen rider for many years, with an active involvement in ball the major disciplines. An author and editor by profession, he has achieved success in all of the major competitive disciplines and is involved in the training of both horses and riders. He is the author of Riding From Scratch, Riding Over Jumps, Riding Cross-country, Teaching the Mature Rider, Teaching Basic Jumping and joint author of Riding a Dressage Test. He is also the series compiler of the highly successful Masters of Equitation series.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 256
ISBN: 0 85131 887 8
Author: Martin Diggle

The Bit and the Reins - BOOK
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The Bit and the Reins
 
The author demonstrates how rein contact can be a live connection; an empathetic and energetic game of question and answer between horse and rider. He explores various types of bridles and bits and explains their correct fitting and use. He provides a basic training outline for developing correct head carriage in the young horse and shows how the rider can develop an independent seat and allow mutual balance to evolve without stress and with active concern for the welfare of the horse.
 
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 160
ISBN: 0 85131 903 3
Author: Gerhard Kapitzke

The Horse in Australia - BOOK
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The Horse in Australia

From Phar Lap to Makybe Diva, Garryowen to Picasso, and Our Solo to Peppermint Grove, Australians adore their horses. Be it a pony club mount, an Australian Stock Horse descendant of the mighty Waler or a Snowy Mountains brumby, such is our love for the horse, we have virtually granted him honorary native status.

When the First Fleet arrived in 1788, they brought a collection of rough pony-sized horses purchased at South Africa's Cape of Good Hope. In 1810, the Colony's first official social gathering took the form of a three-day race meet in Sydney's Hyde Park. By 1813, hardy pack horses were part of the critical crossing of the Blue Mountains, and from the early 1800s, impressive breeding operations of Thoroughbred and Arabians were underway with imported blood horses such as Rockingham and Saladin.

The horse has remained fundamental to our sense of national identity. Despite urbanisation, we retain one of the world's highest rates of horse ownership. Through the stories of our most iconic horse events - such as the Melbourne Cup, the Golden Slipper, the Inter Dominion, the Garryowen Perpetual Trophy, the Warwick Gold Cup, the Tom Quilty Endurance Ride and the Pony Club movement in Australia - Fiona Carruthers captures how we have embraced the horse. This comprehensive, beautiful book rattles to the pounding of hooves, exploring the much-loved Australian Light Horse, the all-Australian sports of campdrafting, polocrosse, bush polo and picnic racing and the evolution of the Australian Stock Horse.

Every significant horsy name is covered, from John and Elizabeth Macarthur to Violet and William Murrell, the Roycroft family, Marjory and Edward Hirst and the indomitable Miss Kay Irving and her sisters. Banjo Paterson, General Sir Harry Chauvel, Bart Cummings, Gai Waterhouse, John Singleton, Sinclair Hill, Brian Hancock, RM Williams and Kerry Packer. Our contemporary stars across a range of disciplines discuss their dreams, their goals - and their favourite horses - including leading endurance rider Meg Wade, three-day-eventers Andrew Hoy, Megan Jones, Clayton Fredericks, show jumper Edwina Alexander, and the Atthow family, boasting five generations of campdrafters.

The Horse in Australia brings all aspects of a proud and vital Australian tradition under the one roof. Encyclopedic in the knowledge shared, it's told at a gallop and weighted with stunning images, making it the ideal gift for Australians of all generations.

Author Notes: Fiona Carruthers is a writer and journalist who has worked for News Limited, the ABC and most recently as a senior feature writer on the AFR magazine. She has loved and ridden horses all her life.

Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781741664843
Author: Fiona Carruthers