London: Adam and Charles Black, 1984. A generous list of Photographs and a list of Diagrams provided. Foreword to Third Edition by Julia Wynmalen. Foreword to the First Edition by Colonel V.D.S. Williams, O.B.E. Nineteen informative chapters, biographical notes and index supplied. Henry Wynmalen's classic study on how to handle a horse from first encounter to the most prestigious dressage competitions has been revised by Jane Kidd, the rider and journalist. She adapts terminology to present usage and brings up to date information on regulations and competition practice. Thirty new drawings have been added to illustrate the chapter on gaits. Name to ffep. Red stamping to top edge of book. An extremely clean, bright book in a price-intact photo dust jacket.. Third Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
Norman, OK: University Of Oklahoma Press, 1974. This book illustrates in words and photography practical methods in the buying, raising, and training of horses; horsemanship: handling and training of colts; advanced and specialized training; and breeding, feeding and physical care. The author enlivens his pages with anecdotes about his personal experiences, some frustrating, some hilarious. An index is provided. All who love horses will find this charming guide informative and enjoyable. Name and price stamp to ffep. Photo illustrated price-clipped dust jacket. A sound copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.
London: J.A. Allan & Co, Ltd., 1972. A book that is full of sound advice and information drawn from the author's wide experience of stud management....an excellent book, written modestly, pleasantly and simply by someone who really does know about horses! Photo frontispiece titled: ' A head study of Ch. Shalbourne Judith, Welsh Mountain Pony'. Foreword by Colonel Sir Michael Ansell, C.B.E, D.S.O.,DL. A generous list of illustrations provided (particularly beautiful photographs on heavier semigloss stock). Introduction to Second Edition by M. de Beaumont. A number of poems can be found within (by Mr. Will H. Ogilvie)...."The Old Mare's Foal", "The Stallion", "Banshee", "Ponies For Islington", and "The Circus". A beautifully written book. Blue boards with bright gilt title print to spine. no ownership markings. Photo-illustrated, price-intact dust jacket. A very nice copy.. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good.
