£40.00

"A valuable resource that profiles the design elements of these time-honoured traditions"

Based on rich and illustrious traditions, equestrian pursuits are glamorous worlds unto themselves. In this high-stakes arena, aristocrats rub shoulders with movie stars and heads of state. This book profiles the trappings surrounding such exclusive pursuits as horse breeding, horse racing, polo and horse auctions. This glamorous domain offers visual treats ranging from finely tooled saddles and tackle to elaborate trophies. We also survey the wide variety of art based on the noble steed and the impeccable clothing and accessories required for these equestrian activities.

Wolfgang Behnken—a passionate rider—spent twelve years as the Art Director of Stern magazine before becoming the Art Director and editor for the German edition of Max. While at Stern, he created the Stern Fotografie Portfolio among other new magazine and book formats. Behnken currently runs an agency specializing in magazine development. He has won several design and photography awards.

"A panorama for lovers of all things equestrian"

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£23.00

This collection of the finest photographs taken by equine expert Gabrielle Boiselle showcases the world's most noble horses in some of the most spectacular natural settings on earth. Culled from her unmatched personal archive of equine photographs, these images are the fruit of several decades of intensive research and personal experience with horses.

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£25.00

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£35.00

From the horsemen of Mongolia to the tribesmen of Morocco, this book contains 300 photographs documenting the way of life handed down in 11 different people and cultures. It concentrates on the relationship of the people with their horses, from work to celebrations and dressage.

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£25.00

Tracing the history of the Arabian (or Arab) horse from before the time of King Solomon to the present day, the text by Peter Upton – author, artist and internationally recognized expert on the subject – begins by explaining the myth and legend, the true origins of the breed, and its recorded development up to the time of the Prophet Mohammed.

The story continues with the role that the Arab horse has played in Islamic conquest and Arab history, highlighting the importance that Islam has always accorded ‘this most noble of animals’. Woven into this tapestry is the interplay between the Christian and Muslim worlds, illustrated by legendary and factual human anecdotes and peopled by fascinating figures and colourful adventurers, both Arab and Western.

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