Guiding the student and horse-owner through the bewildering variety of saddlery, horse equipment and clothing, this work describes its construction, purpose and correct usage by using clear line illustrations and colour photographs. It also includes information on the use of synthetic materials, new bitting systems, and Western riding.

Product Description: From leading equestrian writer Elwyn Hartley Edwards comes a look at the time-honored, traditional method of making or breaking young horses to saddle.

A revised edition that showcases 95 horse breed profiles. Each grouping is placed according to the equestrian discipline they are best suited to. In addition to this compendium there are chapters on the origin of the species, the domestication of the horse and information on the horse's condition.

A revised edition that showcases 95 horse breed profiles. Each grouping is placed according to the equestrian discipline they are best suited to. In addition to this compendium there are chapters on the origin of the species, the domestication of the horse and information on the horse's condition.

A practical guide to an essential part of the equipment used to control a horse offers a history of bits and bitting theory, along with descriptions of the various bits and a discussion of their mechanics in relation to other riding aids.

Product Description: This is one of a trio of books ("The Saddle", "Bitting" and "Training Aids") which combine to form a practical manual covering the origin, action, use and recommended fitting of a very wide range of items within the three areas. Written in a clear, readable style and well-illustrated throughout, the books should be of interest to all horse-owners and riders and of value to examination candidates, providing as it does a sound understanding of the subject...read more

Traces the development of the horse from ancient to current breeds, and covers the horse's association with humans, its military, agricultural, sport, and leisure uses, and its behavior, breeding, and communication

Product Description: Wild Horses traces the origins of today's feral equin species and explains how geographic history and cross breeding have influenced their development. Sections describe the horses themselves, range, particular mannerisms, style of trotting or walking, their history and interesting stories about the different species...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Briefly looks at the history of saddlery, shows examples of saddles, bits, bridles, harnesses, training aids, and ceremonial trappings, and explains how each item is used

The major breeds and types of horses and ponies from around the world are identified, according to appearance, temperament, uses and origin, and illustrated with an introductory essay on the evolution of horses and modern breeds

Product Description: Book by E. Hartley Edwards