Barbier, Dominique, and Jean-Louis Sauvat

Croquis de Dressage / Sketches of the Equestrian Art [signed]

Paris: Belin, 1992. Sauvat, Jean-Louis. First edition. Hardcover. 96p, many color drawings in chalk or pastel by Sauvat. Signed presentation "to Joyce" from Barbier on front endpaper. In French and English. Photo is cropped. Fine / very good. Item #33188

In the publisher's words, "This book is the result of the encounter...between two horsemen of the classic, French-style 'belle-equitation' tradition. Dominique Barbier, trainer and breeder of Selle francais, Portuguese and Arab horses, invited the artist Jean-Louis Sauvat to his ranch in California to sketch him and his horses at work. In these sketches we find the lightness, the roundness, the harmony: all the riding qualities of the disciples of Nuno Oliveira." Sauvat's fluid drawings capture the essence of Barbier's art (including piaffe to the rear). They are grouped with thoughts on riding by Barbier, such as "Never ask more than what you are able to bring back in relaxation." The original edition.

Price: $85.00