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Living and Working
with THE HORSE OF SPAIN by Peter Maddison & Linda Lake The authors look at the history of the Spanish horse, his breeding, conformation, temperament and his traditional training for "la doma vaquera, la garrocha and the rejoneo", and also the true art of classical dressage, "la doma clasica". The book covers training under saddle as well as in-hand work, looks at the show ring, at correct saddlery and costume, and instructs the reader in the art of trimming, mane plaiting and tail dressing in the traditional Spanish manner. This book is a celebration of the Spanish Horse, further distinguished by a stunning selection of photographs. Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.0 in., 208 pages with 60 stunning color photographs. Price: US$55.00 plus s/h.
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CONQUERORS - The
Roots Of New World Horsemanship by Dr. Deb Bennett, Ph.D. In a single 432 page volume, author Bennett has tackled one of the grandest stories in the history of the world. Conquerors tells the story of mounted horsemanship, a story not just of cowboys, but of native peoples; Mongolian Huns, Berber warriors, Spanish conquistadors, Caribbean pirates and American patriots. All of these contribute to the birth of the unique and varied horse cultures of the New World: Argentinean gauchos, Chilean huasos, Peruvian chalans, Mexican charros, California vaqueros, Montana buckaroos and Texas Cowboys. Conquerors is provocative, fascinating, easy reading - A jewel among horse books. With over 500 illustrations. Hardcover format, 8.5 in. x 11.0 in.,
432 pages, 500 illustrations.
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THE ROYAL HORSE OF EUROPE
by Lady Sylvia Loch This book tells the Story and History of the Andalusian and Lusitano Horse. This extraordinary book tells the story of the great war-horse of Spain and Portugal. The authors original research covers the development of horse and horsemanship in the Iberian peninsula from pre-Roman times to the present day. This book also makes great reading for the admirer of today's Paso horses, giving an in-depth view of the origin of the South American horses. The book includes a great number of source references on the subject of Iberian horses, from the Sorraia, Garrano and Asturian horse to the Jennet and Barb. The Royal Horse of Europe is not just a history of the Iberian breeds, it is a study of the way of life through centuries. The Royal Horse of Europe will be a standard among your horse books. Hardcover format, 8.5 in. x 11.0 in., over 250 pages, illustrated with 50 color and 75 black/white plates. Price: US$75.00 plus s/h. For more information about this book click here.
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LUSITANO
HORSE - Son of the Wind
by Arsénio Raposo Cordeiro This book is an expertly translated edition of "Cavalo Lusitano - Filho do Vento". This elegant table top hardcover book boasts the most outstanding pictorial representation of Iberian horses, specially the Lusitano horse. The history and tradition of the Lusitano horse is told in over 200 incredible photos and prints in color. The special chapter about the Sorraia horse is written by the undisputed expert in this field, Dr. Ruy d'Andrade, and is illustrated with many rare photos from both breeding farms and the natural habitat of the lowlands of the Guadalquivir valley. A special chapter features the legendary Novilheiro, the Lusitano horse that is recognized around the world. The photo collection also shows the incredible versatility of the Lusitano horse, in driving, jumping, dressage, reining (doma vaquera) and naturally as a rejoneador's horse in the bullfight from horseback.
NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Hardcover book, large
11.0 in.
x 11.0 in. format, 230 pages in glossy color.
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VEIGA HORSES
- Tradition and the Present by Alberto Tavares Barreto The 190 year history of the Veiga stud farm, it's people and its horses. The creation of the most significant line of purebred Lusitano horses. Breeding philosophy and standards that led to todays recognized type, quality and consistency. With in-depth contributions by Alvaro Domec, Aresnio Raposo, Conchita Cintron, Don Diogo de Barganca and many more. A definite must-read for any admirer of Iberian horses. NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME |
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LUSITANO CHAMPIONS
Historic Memory 1966-2003 By Pedro Ferraz da Costa, João Costa-Ferreira, João Ralão Duarte, Arsénio Raposo Cordeiro. This book contains editorial articles by Bento Castelhano, Luis Cabral, Manuel Veiga, Michel Henriquet, Paulo Gaviao Gonzaga and Sauveur Vaisse, all in English translation with 50 pages of photographs of the champion horses, with data about them. Also classification tables from National competitions in the years 1966 to 2000 in Performance, Dressage, Working Equitation and Rejoneo.
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The Portuguese
School of Equestrian Art
Escola Portuguesa de Arte Equestre Excellent presentation with expert contributions on the history and importance of the school and it’s riders. Also a study of the Alter Real breeding farm and program. Beautiful contemporary photography of horses, facilities and riders present a classical image of this important equestrian institution. With English and Spanish text. Hardcover, 10 x 12.5 in., 166 pages, 125 color illustrations. NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME |
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