The Allen Illustrated Guide to Saddlery

The Allen Illustrated Guide to Saddlery

by HilaryVernon (Author)

Synopsis

In "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Saddlery", Hilary Vernon, an experienced saddlery consultant, examines both English and Western tack covering a wide range of equipment including the many different types of saddles and bridles and their accessories. The author explains how saddles are made and how to care for equipment. This comprehensive work also provides important information on the use and suitability of each item and advance on their correct fitting. Fully illustrated with profuse colour photographs and colour illustrations by talented equestrian artist, Maggie Raynor, this title is an invaluable source of reference for any horse owner, student or anyone in the retail saddlery trade. This book is the fourth in the author's widely acclaimed horse-equipment series, the first three of which are: "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Bits and Bitting", "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Training Aids" and "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Horse Clothing".

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Edition: 1st ed
Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd
Published: 28 Feb 2004

ISBN 10: 085131869X
ISBN 13: 9780851318691

Author Bio
Hilary Vernon has spent sixteen years in the saddlery trade, advising clients on saddlery and horse equipment. She is a qualified riding instructor and a keen amateur whip. She lives in Berkshire, owns several horses and her hobbies include carriage driving, classical music, computer technology and the theatre. Hilary gives demonstrations and lectures on bitting and sadlery in the UK and abroad, and is currently working on the fifth book in the series, The Allen Illustrated Guide to Harness.