From the private to the historic to the state-of-the-art, a lavish tour of some of the most notable stables in the country. A celebration of horses and their "lodgings," this exquisite book covers horse country across the United States—from the East Coast to the Bluegrass, the prairie and mountain ranches, and to the Pacific Coast—and traces the origins of twenty-five stunning stables, from their vernacular beginnings in the early nineteenth century to the contemporary designs of today. Included are a farm in the countryside near Saratoga Springs, New York, which bears an 1830s-constructed main barn that originally housed draft horses and now accommodates retired race horses turned polo ponies, and a world-renowned Arabian horse-breeding farm in Santa Ynez Valley, California, that resembles a spa and country club with Mediterranean-style architecture and landscaping and has in the stable courtyard a stone fountain reminiscent of the ubiquitous waterworks in Moorish palaces. Uniquely spectacular, each selection is a reflection of its regional heritage. Featuring all-new color photography, Stables showcases the best of America’s diverse equine homes—a must-have for any horse or architecture enthusiast.
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"This unforgettable amble through America's horse country offers access to some of the most notable stables and equestrian centers from coast to coast." ~Ablemarle Magazine
"...a lavish tour through some of the most notable stables throughout the Unites States..." ~Sophisticated Living Magazine
"Stables: Beautiful Paddocks, Horse Barns, and Tack Rooms takes us on an alluring journey through America's horse country." ~Luxist.com
"...a lavish tour through some of the most notable stables throughout the Unites States..." ~Sophisticated Living Magazine
"Stables: Beautiful Paddocks, Horse Barns, and Tack Rooms takes us on an alluring journey through America's horse country." ~Luxist.com
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Kathryn Masson is the author of Hunt Country Style and Historic Houses of Virginia. Paul Rocheleau is the photographer of Hunt Country Style and Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing the American Landscape. Perky Beisel is a life-long rider and an authority on the development of the American stable.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By horse love
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As an equestrian, I see alot of stables, tack rooms etc...but nothing prepared me for the beauty that this book shares with it's lucky reader. Beautiful, exhilarating, peaceful, aisles of horse "homes" for those lucky enough to be a part of. Not your old lovely traditional cobwebbed barn here -these stables are magnificent...the cabinetry woodwork is masterfully applied and the outcome is nothing short of the best. The best of materials and beauty go hand in hand and the reader is taken on a journey down a path he will enjoy forever. This is a must for all equestrians and hopeful equestrians...even for the sheer artistry of this book, it's a must have for me!
By RickinCT
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I was really hoping for more. The book details some stables around the world but doesn't go into detail about any of them. Not the authors fault since that is how it was written thoughout, just my expectation that wasn't met. As I am designing my stable now I was looking for more info on how the stables were laid out and maybe some lessons learned or best practices. This is a nice coffee table book to look at pretty stables with nice horses in it.
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This is a beautiful book whether you are horse lover or not. Terrific pictures. Lots of ideas. A photo visit to examples of some of the finest and most exclusive stables across the US. Places that very few of us will ever be able to visit in person.
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Very nicely photographed stables. Many part of landmark estates. I have a friend who has horses and gave it to them for Christmas. Now we are planning a trip to see one to the stables in the Spring.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This book did not have many impressive stables in it. Most of them were pretty average. I have horses (at home) and know a few stables in my area of Newnan, Georgia (USA) that are far nicer than most of the stables featured in this book. I also would have liked to see floor plans or paddock layouts or any interesting innovations each stable had. These are all quite ho hum. If you want to see nice stables, go on the hunt country stable tour in Middleburg, Virginia in the spring.
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