Bellamy, Joyce. Hyde Park for Horsemanship. London: J.A. Allen 1975. 155p, many ills. from historical sources. As new in soiled d.j. ** History of Hyde Park in London, and its many uses over the centuries--racing, military, and social. With much on sidesaddle riding. (Wells 704)... More
Calvert, Patricia. The Snowbird. London: Macmillan 1980. 146p. Very good hardcover in very good d.j. ** "Following the murder of her parents Willanna faces an uncertain future as she and her younger brother move from Tennessee in 1883 to the Dakota Territory where she trains her first horse." Children's novel..... More
Couch-Keen, Glenda. Equestrienne Australis: The Story of Australia's Horsewomen. Springton, S.A.: Side-Saddle Association of South Australia 1990. 333p, many photos, a few in color. Limited edition. As new hardcover, in d.j. (corners bumped, as received from publisher). ** A must for anyone interested in Australia, horse(wo)manship, or social history. The..... More
1980. Cresswell, Cynthia. Ponies in the Forest. N.p.: Chequer Press [Author], n.d. [ca. 1980]. 112p, several photos. Good paperbound (front cover creased; light shelfwear); internally very good. ** "Miss Cynthia Cresswell's experience of the ups and downs of acquiring a riding school in the Forest of Dean from 1967-1979." Adventures..... More
2018. Dujardin, Charlotte. The Girl on the Dancing Horse. N. Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square 2018. 259p + many color photos. New paperbound. ** "An outsider, an unconventional horse, and the incredible bond that took them to the top." Dujardin tells the story of her remarkable dressage career and her remarkable..... More
2005. Goldstein, Mona Pastroff. No Hurdle Too High: The Story of Show Jumper Margie Goldstein Engle. Guilford, CT: Lyons 2005. xiv, 189p, several photos. Good hardcover in good d.j. (small chewed spot to base of cover and jacket spines). ** "Margie's story, as related by her mother, should be a...... More
Kellock, E.M. The Story of Riding. Newton Abbot, UK: David & Charles 1974. 216p, several ills. Fine hardcover in very good d.j. ** History of horsemanship, emphasizing Europe through the 19th century. Also treats equipment, riding dress, care, and "Amazones" (sidesaddle). Many interesting tidbits of information are here. (Wells 4176.1)..... More
Richter, Judy. Some Favorite Days. NY: iUniverse 2007. 178p, several photos. New paperbound. ** Warm memoirs of this legendary horsewoman--showing, racing, farming, riders and horses she has known, etc. A good read--perfect for the guestroom. More
Robinson, Hilary. Somerville & Ross: A Critical Appreciation. NY: St. Martin 1980. 217p. Very good in very good d.j. ** Excellent study of the creators of The Irish R.M. and other wonderful Anglo-Irish hunting novels, with an analysis of the individual works. Can be sent outside the U.S. for less..... More
Russell, Jacqueline. If You Like Horses. Boston: Houghton Mifflin 1932. 152p, many line ills. by Evelyn Thayer Burr. Very good-minus hardcover; no d.j. ** A small book of lively recollections of hunting, driving, and riding north of Boston and elsewhere, in the early 20th century. Once excerpted in Classic magazine..... More
Street, Julian, and Frank Finney. A Bride and a Bridle. Portsmouth, VA: Seaboard Airline Railway Passenger Department 1903. 30p + several pls. Good hardcover (decorative boards); no slipcase. Copyrighted by the Colonial Advertising Agency Street and Finney, New York. Old book label of Russell W. Bemis, Cambridge, MA. ** Short..... More
2013. Weil, Shannon Yewell. Strike a Long Trot: Legendary Horsewoman Linda Tellington-Jones. Turtle Rock Press 2013. 338p, many photos. New paperbound. ** Life and early career of Tellington-Jones, from her childhood up to when she left compeititon to focus on her TTouch Training Method. The Pacific Coast Equestrian Research Farm..... More
1973. Willcox, Sheila. The Event Horse. Philadelphia: Lippincott 1973. 159p, many photos. Fwd. by H.R.H. Princess Anne. Very good in very good d.j. Neat ink name on front endpaper. ** One of the first modern handbooks on schooling and conditioning horses for eventing. The author won Badminton 3 years in..... More
