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4 Complete saddle patterns, 2 English and 2 Western. A full size book, 8 1/2" x 11"Over 150 pages of information, pictures, instructions and patterns. Includes instructions for a simple English snaffle bridle, Western working bridle and Western pleasure bridle. Instructions for English Martingale, Western Martingale and Western breast strap. Breakdown of the real horse rules for sidesaddles. It's not just for Pleasure Classes.History of the sidesaddle. A discussion of the tools, supplies and material needed for best success. "How to make 'em! How to show 'em off!"
A guide for the modern horseperson, describing English and Western tack, their correct use and fitting. The saddlery and equipment covered by this comprehensive reference book include: bridles; reins and nosebands; martingales; breastplates and breast girths; saddles; saddle construction; stirrup irons and leathers; etc.
Humans and horses have been joined for thousands of years, and for much of that time, one thing has served as the primary point of physical contact between them: the saddle. However, for many horses and many riders, the saddle has been no less than a refined means of torture. Horses have long suffered from tree points impeding the movement of their shoulder blades; too narrow gullet channels damaging the muscles and nerves along the vertebrae; and too long panels putting harmful pressure on the reflex point in the loin area. Male riders saddle up despite riding-related pain and the potential for serious side effects, such as impotence, while female riders endure backache, slipped discs, and bladder infections, to name just a few common issues. We must ask ourselves: How much better could we ride and how much better could our horses perform if our saddles fit optimally? If they accommodated the horse’s unique conformation and natural asymmetry? If they were built for the differing anatomy of men and women? The answers to all these questions are right here, right now, in this book.
The sidesaddle is a legacy from a time that has passed; an heirloom that we can treasure. Today, the tradition of riding aside has been revived & enjoyed by many for its elegance & grace. Since the revival of the sidesaddle in the mid 1970s, the American aside rider has been at a disadvantage...until now. Finally, here is a comprehensive guide to modern sidesaddle riding, the American way. Co-authored by two of the leading experts of the sidesaddle, THE SIDESADDLE LEGACY, gives the most thorough treatment yet published on the basics of selecting a sidesaddle, how to ride aside, & what to wear. Everyone from the beginner to the advanced rider will enjoy reading this entertaining & informative book. Organized into detailed chapters that cover the revival of the sidesaddle in the United States, selecting & fitting a sidesaddle, selecting & training a sidesaddle mount, correct attire, riding skills, & tips, tricks & helpful hints so that even the novice will gain skills & knowledge about the beautiful art of riding aside. THE SIDESADDLE LEGACY is clearly & beautifully illustrated by award winning equine artist, Sandi John Petrie, a sidesaddle expert in her own right. SIDESADDLES (ISBN 1-884011-08-X) is published by The World Sidesaddle Federation, Inc. in Bucyrus, Ohio. Retail $21.95, wholesale $15.00. Contact WSFI at 419-284-3176.
Captivating readers since 1947, this poignant story of a young brother and sister and their love for the ponies of Assateague Island is available in this gorgeous gift edition.
Winner of the American Horse Publication's Best Equine Book Award of the Year (2004) Finalist for the 2005 Ben Franklin Award Spanning time and technique, THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE is a celebration and visual feast of the graceful artistry of the western saddler and his craft. Filled with detailed photographs and illustrations, this book celebrates the saddle as a decorative hallmark of subtle beauty while fulfilling the utility of its principal purpose. The ability for early man to domesticate and ride the horse created the rapid advancement of man's capability to travel and explore. The saddle-the epitome of form following function-evolved to meet the utilitarian needs of the rider and his tasks, be they work or pleasure. Illustrated with historic and contemporary examples of saddle style and decoration, THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE highlights the work of makers such as Visalia Stock Saddle Company, Meana, Miles City Saddlery, Porter, Hamley, Edward H. Bohlin, McCabes, and Keyston Bros., along with contemporary makers such as Chas Weldon, Dale Harwood, Chuck Stormes, Don Butler, Chuck Treon, Jeremiah Watt, and many others. Many saddles of the stars are featured from the golden age of the Hollywood Western; these include outfits belonging to the Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Barbara Stanwyck, Ken Maynard, and Buck Jones. THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE also provides a look at the many exquisite and unpublished examples of the finest in silver and gold overlay and filigree saddle silver created by the West's preeminent metalsmiths. Featuring 300 photographs, this volume is an absolute must for all equestrians, as well as for collectors and admirers of this unique and totally American craft.