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DRIVING A HARNESS HORSE by
Sallie Walrond (NEW EDITION) £19.99Invaluable book using step-by-step format to teach the art of driving to novices and more experienced whips. Concise, easy to follow text, complemented by numerous photographs and line drawings.
COMPETITION CARRIAGE DRIVING by H.R.H.
The Duke of Edinburgh £19.95Revised and enlarged edition providing details, advice and encouragement on all aspects of training, preparation and competition in driving events.
ENCYCLOPAEDIA
OF CARRIAGE DRIVING by Sallie Walrond £19.95Updated, unique and authoritative reference book in alphabetical format, containing valuable information on every aspect of driving for pleasure and competition.
ART OF DRIVING
by Max Pape £25.00Classic book on driving and harnessing covering clearly and concisely the principles of harness equipment and almost every aspect of driving from singles to teams. Copiously illustrated.
BREAKING
A HORSE TO HARNESS by Sallie Walrond (New Edition)
£19.99Revised enlarged & updated. Step by step guide with lucid easy to follow text explaining the author's tried and tested method enabling an averagely competent horseman to train their own horse/pony to go willingly in harness. Coloured explanatory photographs.
DRIVING A
TANDEM by Paul Doliveux £19.95Advice on training, horses, harness & vehicles for tandem driving ,with fascinating collection of colour photographs.
THE
PRINCIPLES OF DRIVING by the German National
Equestrian Federation £18.95This book covers the basic training of both driver and horse, including details on harness and equipment, also driving of multiples. Illustrated by clear line drawings.
COMPETITION
VEHICLES by Walter Lorch £18.95This book collates and presents knowledge of marathon and presentation vehicles, their construction and maintenance. It assists readers to understand the purpose and working principles of the components, to choose the right vehicle and maintain it. Numerous diagrams, charts and photographs.
THE
HUNGARIAN DRIVING STYLE by Tibor Pettko Szandtner von
Felsodriethoma £25.00An indispensable manual of carriage driving in the Hungarian style with every aspect of the history, culture and art of that country's driving methods explained in detail. Illustrated with drawings and photographs.
THE DRIVING HORSE AND HIS SCHOOLING by
Tjeerd Velstra £25.00Well illustrated book of 172 pages. Includes breaking, training, schooling.
THE WELSH COB
by Wynne Davies £19.95Well illustrated with many colour pictures, this book is of interest to the enthusiast as well as the specialist and is most comprehensive and factual.
TROT ON by
Sallie Walrond £30.00A special limited edition tells the entertaining life story of the author, driving and riding all types of horses and ponies. Packed with valuable information, this book explains methods of how horses are managed, trained and produced and exhibited throughout the world. Full of humorous anecdotes and well illustrated.
WELSH
PONIES AND COBS by Wynne Davies £17.95History of Welsh pony and cob families which have the greatest influence on the development of the breeds.
30 YEARS ON AND OFF THE
BOX SEAT by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh £25.00A book for driving enthusiasts in which His Grace gives a frank and lively account of how he started his driving, his experiences, his horses, his friends and fellow competitors, together with the social life that is an integral part of the weekend events. He tells of his involvement in the organisation of the sport and the development of the rules for competitive carriage driving. Numerous photographs.
THE SHETLAND
PONY by Anna Hodson £14.95Traces the history of Britain's oldest and most distinguished native pony.
THE
WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY by Wynne Davies £12.95Charts the course of this breed from working pony to show pony.
HARNESS
MAKING by Robert H. Steinke £30.00A step-by-step guide providing a thorough grounding in the art of harness making and the various types of driving harness, its design and manufacture. The text is complimented by over 200 photos, line drawings and lists of sizes.
LOOKING AT
CARRIAGES by Sallie Walrond £25.00Valuable reference work and ultimate guide to carriages dating from 17th century to the present day. Profuse colour and black and white photographs with text dealing design, manufacture, history and interior fittings of each vehicles.
BDS
INTRODUCTION TO DRIVING £ 3.50Revised and updated edition of the well known BDS Book of Driving, very comprehensive introduction to driving with numerous illustrations.
BOMBPROOF
YOUR HORSE by Sgt. Rick Pelicano £19.99A clear guide to training your horse to cope with stressful situations. Written by a mounted policeman with 20 years of equine experience.
MAKE THE MOST OF CARRIAGE DRIVING by R. &
V. Ellis & J. Claxton £ 9.95Concise practical advice including choosing, care and training of animal, harness, vehicles, equipment and dress. Driving singles, pairs, tandems and teams. Showing safety and maintenance.
ON THE BOX
SEAT by Tom Ryder £10.00Fourth edition of the well known classic covering the whole field of light driving horses, harness equipment and correct way of driving. An essential reference book.
REPAIR
YOUR OWN SADDLERY AND HARNESS by Robert H. Steinke
£14.95A clear, concise, step-by-step reference guide enabling horsemen to repair and maintain their harness, bridles and saddles. An essential reference book for students and saddlers.
JUDGING
CARRIAGE DRIVING by Sallie Walrond £10.95Of value and interest to judges, competitors and spectators, explaining judging of every conceivable class including horse driving trials. Profuse photographs.
DRIVING AND JUDGING DRESSAGE by H.R.H.
The Duke of Edinburgh £ 9.85The meaning of FEI rules and addresses specific problems facing both drivers and judges performing or assessing driven dressage.
COMPETITION CARRIAGE DRIVING ON A SHOESTRING
by Jinny Johnson £ 9.95An introduction to driving trials for the novice with single turnout covering all phases in very readable text with illustrations.
CARRIAGE TURNOUT & APPOINTMENTS by Tom
Ryder £5.00Invaluable guide to the traditional styles of turnout and the appropriate appointments for gigs to coaching. Covering both English and American equipages, liveries, harness and trimmings. 49 pages with line drawings, b&w photos.
DRIVEN DRESSAGE WITH THE SINGLE HORSE by
Sandy Rabinowitz £14.00American Driving Society book covering competition driving and private driving. Schooling, training, objectives, dressage movements and tests.
HARNESSING UP by Anne
Norris & Caroline Douglas £ 5.95Invaluable guide to the most efficient method of putting on and adjusting harness. Detailed illustrations and lucid captions depicting every stage.
Concise understandable test providing invaluable information on driving singles and pairs.
Examines the history of the breed from Roman times and the changing uses over the centuries.
STARTING
TO DRIVE by Sallie Walrond £ 5.95A step-by-step introduction to safe harnessing, putting to and basic driving techniques. Profusely and clearly illustrated and ideal for beginners to driving.
DRIVING
QUESTIONS ANSWERED by Sallie Walrond £ 5.95Offering valuable advice and solutions to common problems. Follow up to 'Starting to Drive'.
DRIVING
DO'S AND DON'TS by Sallie Walrond. £ 5.95Common sense advice on a wide range of driving, aimed at avoiding common mistakes and
becoming safer and more proficient.
Guide to horse's foot and principles of shoeing.
FIRST AID by Jane
Holderness-Roddam £ 5.95Advice on coping with common injuries and ailments and when to call the vet.
TRIMMING
AND CLIPPING by Valerie Watson £ 5.95A guide to the practical aspects of keeping a pony at grass.
FEEDS AND
FEEDING by Mary Gordon Watson £5.95A guide to horse and pony feedstuffs and advice on feeding horses and ponies, whether kept at grass or stabled.
NATURAL
REMEDIES by Christopher Day £5.95A guide to the selection of safe natural remedies for common aliments, inc. homeopathy, herbs, essential oils etc.
HORSE
DRAWN CARRIAGES by John Thompson £ 7.95Details and line drawings of 19th century carriages with extracts from old textbooks, trade journals and catalogues.
HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE CONSTRUCTION by John
Thompson £ 7.95Carriage construction and design with section on making a dog cart with dimensions for 12 - 16 h.h.
HORSE DRAWN FARM VEHICLES
by John Thompson £ 7.95Details, drawings and contemporary photographs.
Contains extracts from manufacturer's catalogues, original plans and contemporary articles on vehicle building in the 1890's.
HORSE DRAWN OMNIBUSES by
John Thompson £ 7.95Articles, line drawings and photographs.
THE WHEELWRIGHTS TRADE by
John Thompson £ 7.95Illustrations and extracts from early trade journals.
This book covers the horse knowledge and care elements of the BHS Preliminary Examination.
BHS COMPLETE MANUAL OF STABLE MANAGEMENT
£19.95Excellent reading for all B.D.S Test Levels. Horse Knowledge and Care sections.
THE
B.H.S. VETERINARY MANUAL £29.95Authoritative, comprehensive and practical up to date advice on injuries, ailments and veterinary conditions.
VETERINARY NOTES FOR HORSE OWNERS by
Capt. M. Horace Hayes FRCVS £30.00
LUNGEING
AND LONG REINING by Jenny Loriston-Clarke £18.95Step-by-step guide to the art of training, exercising and suppling horses from the ground, handling untrained youngsters, through logical training progression to advanced dressage movements.
A reprint of the famous coach builders and harness makers carriage catalogue, illustrating 29 of their models. 18 pages, card cover.
