Images of beautiful Spanish horses performing high
school movements and airs above the ground, carrying
costumed Spaniards at the Feria or evading the horns of
black fighting bulls with courage and agility have
entranced horse lovers for centuries. Increasingly,
riders are buying or importing Spanish horses and the
authors have prepared this book for those who aspire to
share their lives with the horse of Spain. The book
looks at the history of the Spanish horse, his breeding,
conformation and temperament, and his traditional
training for the bull ring, la doma vaquera, la garrocha
and la doma classica: the true art of classical
dressage. The authors cover the Spanish method of
training of the horse in-hand and under saddle, as well
as the training of the rider, and there are chapters on
the Spanish horse in the show ring, saddlery, costume
and traditional turn-out and presentation. Advice is
given on buying Spanish horses, their care and
management, and whether or not to breed. Both practical
and poetic, this celebration of the Spanish horse is
distinguished by a wonderful selection of
photographs. |
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