From 'leaping contests' on the lawn of Leinster House, to the glory of Olympic success, the story of show jumping is a fascinating one. Fact-packed and light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals little-known facts about the history of how it all began, the etiquette and this great sport's famous characters. A compendium of the intriguing, strange and entertaining, The Little Book of Show Jumping can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient sport.
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Höhe: 201 mm
Breite: 135 mm
Dicke: 20 mm
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978-1-84588-884-8 (9781845888848)
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Anne Holland has contributed to many equestrian and national magazines and newspapers and is the author of more than 20 books on horse racing. She was a successful point-to-point rider in the UK and was one of the first women to ride (and win) under National Hunt rules.