This is a complete guide to the basics of the sport from the very first steps to the demands of competition. Broken down into three parts, the book begins with the basics: the choice of horse, breaking the horse to harness, advice on buying equipment, the different vehicles available and an explanation of harness. The second part of the book concentrates on the practical aspects of driving: harnessing, the use of reins and competition driving. Finally, the book concludes by demonstrating how to restore and maintain ...
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This is a complete guide to the basics of the sport from the very first steps to the demands of competition. Broken down into three parts, the book begins with the basics: the choice of horse, breaking the horse to harness, advice on buying equipment, the different vehicles available and an explanation of harness. The second part of the book concentrates on the practical aspects of driving: harnessing, the use of reins and competition driving. Finally, the book concludes by demonstrating how to restore and maintain equipment.
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Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. Size: 4to-over 9.75"-12" tall; Gift quality 1st edition red textured paper covered hard cover boards. Not ex-lib. No names, tears or soil in the profusely illustrated 176 pp text. Unclipped, unpriced glossy photo illustrated dust wrapper has no chips or tears and displays beautifully in new mylar sleeve. A must-have volume for any carriage and cart enthusiast. Includes a guide to buying horses and equipment/ Step-by-step advice on breaking your horse to harness/ Instruction on driving singles & pairs/ How to prepare for competitive driving from show classes to combined driving/ Care and maintenance of equipment.
