Experience the rich tapestry of equestrian culture with 'The Tack Room' by Dr. Paula Sells. This stunning hardback book, featuring dimensions of 216 x 276 mm and 256 pages of captivating content, delves into the specialized tack used across 27 distinct equestrian disciplines. From polo and horse racing to show jumping and endurance riding, each chapter vividly illustrates how the tools of the trade have evolved. Dr. Sells takes you inside notable tack rooms—from Badminton House, home of the Duke of Beaufort's Hunt, to the elite venues of Carl Hester and Mary King. Each tack room is meticulously curated, embodying the legacy and modern craftsmanship that defines this fascinating world. Discover the interviews with owners that provide unique insights into the history, challenges, and advancements within equestrian disciplines. 'The Tack Room' is not just a book; it is a treasure trove for horse enthusiasts, collectors, and historians alike, documenting the changing partnerships between humans and horses. As it beautifully showcases how tack reflects our social history, this book is essential for anyone passionate about the equestrian arts. Perfect for gifting or personal collection, it is readily available in stock in NZ, ensuring a seamless shopping experience without unexpected import charges.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 216 x 276 mm
Pages: 256
Bind: hardback
Author: Dr Paula Sells Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books
Publication Date: 20-09-2018

Polo, horse-racing, show jumping, endurance riding, ploughing, pit ponies, mounted police, carriage driving: all these different activities require different tack. Paula Sells shows how the tack used in 27 different disciplines has become specialised for each. She describes the tack rooms and their contents, conversations with the owners and the history, current status and challenges of each discipline. Each tack room has been selected for its importance in the discipline it represents: Badminton House (Duke of Beaufort's Hunt); the Household Cavalry; the dressage, eventing and racing tack rooms of Carl Hester, Mary King and Andrew Balding. Tack rooms are treasure houses of traditional and innovative modern craftsmanship. The wide range of tack they hold reflects its evolution through our social history and the changing partnerships with horses in modern culture.

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