EQUINE JOURNEYS: The British Horse World

Hunting, eventing, Welsh cobs and Clydesdales, Gypsy cobs and Shires, polo clubs, and the London and Counties equine social scene, the book explores the landscape and sociology of horses, horse sense and horsemanship in Britain and is a source of natural beauty and inspiration. This extraordinary journey begins at the 18th century Westbury White Horse in Wiltshire and ends against a magnificent Cotswolds backdrop and a strong limestone wall. The book casts an unprecedented eye on the complex universe of Britain's horses. It focuses on people, places and organisations from Scottish hill farmers breeding Highland and Shetland ponies to the luxurious world of British thoroughbred breeders, from neighbourhood stables to studs that foster some of the world's greatest horses and creating a multibillion-pound business in the process and supporting the global racing calendar. The book also shows how the equine business is defining the long-standing relationship between horse and human today through a lively text and glorious colour pictures. There are up close and personal profiles providing unequalled access to owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys, stable hands, and polo fanatics, enriched by a wealth of exclusively commissioned photographs. There is a specially commissioned historical essay by leading expert Christopher Joll who elaborates on the history of the horse and its place in British life, culture and society. 340 stunning colour illustrations in a massive heavyweight volume, 320pp, 25.8 x 30.8cm.
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