Visions of Dressage [Hardcover]

Elizabeth Furth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 1998

Top riders describe their most memorable horses and recall their greatest moments; contributors include HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Dick Francis, Mark Todd, and Monty Roberts.

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From the Back Cover

Visions of Dressage completes Elizabeth Furth's widely-acclaimed trilogy of photographic tributes to the horse in sport. Embracing both the challenging discipline of international competitive dressage and the classical art so magnificently preserved in Europe's most prestigious centers such as The Cadre Noir and The Spanish Riding School, the stunning images in this book capture the elegance and precision as well as the beauty and atmosphere of the world of dressage. The commentary by riders, trainers and judges gives the work added dimension and, together with the magnificent photography, will ensure the book pride of place on very dressage enthusiast's bookcase.Elizabeth Furth looks at the world of dressage from its origins as a classical art to its most modern presentation in the international competition arenas of the world. The ability to capture mood and fine detail, plus the sheer brilliance of her action photographs confirm her as one of the world's leading equestrian photographers. (91/2 X 111/4, 164 pages, color photos)

About the Author

Adella Lithman was one of the youngest journalists to reach Fleet Street and while on the Daily Express won two national awards for her feature writing. '"Horses of a Lifetime'", she says, 'illustrates the heroism and resourcefulness of both horses and riders.'

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 164 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (July 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558217908
• ISBN-13: 978-1558217904
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #914,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Dressage? GET THIS BOOK!, September 29, 2000

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Lori A. Witt (Woodinville, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Visions of Dressage (Hardcover)

This book has some of the most phenomenal dressage photos I've EVER seen! Horses such as Gifted and Rembrandt, as well as photos from the Spanish Riding School, the Olympics, and the like make this a MUST HAVE for the dressage lover! As a dressage lover, horse lover, and photographer, I find this book indispensible!

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Dressage Horse Photos, January 9, 2007

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Andrea S. Michna (Naples, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Visions of Dressage (Hardcover)

These were some of the best photos of dressage horses that I have seen. It covers all typs of horses, not just the usual warmblood ones. Worth having for any horse lover.

5.0 out of 5 stars Photos that shine and horses in the spotlight . . ., December 10, 2001

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Donna DeYoung - Skyhorse Kingdom (Plano, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Visions of Dressage (Hardcover)

This book is fantastic and has some 40 photos of Andalusians, Lusitanos, and Lipizzaner horses and over 40 photos of warmbloods.*************
Photo topics include classical dressage, portuguese riders, the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, tack used by the school, Lusitano stallion in levade/long reining picture, bullfighter, airs, capriole with rider, Spanish riding (lipizzaner) school sessions, passage, levade, Cadre Noir (French school) riders in uniform, Alter Real stud horses, Luis Valenca, Luis Domecq Domecq nephew of Alvaro Domecq Romero, Zagalo (Andalusian stallion), vaquero riders, competition riders, German riders, French riders, Lucky Lord, Margit Otto-Crepin, Ellen Bontje, Holstein stallion Silvano, British rider Annie McDonald on Floriani, Carol Lavell and Gifted, Ganimedes, Virtu, Vicky Thompson and Enfant, Michelle Gibson and Peron, dressage to music, Hanoverian, judges, Ignacio Ramblas and Evento, recent champions, Nicole Uphoff-Becker and Futurus/Rembrandt, Isabell Werth and Gigolo and MUCH MUCH MORE.
**********Truly a collectible book for the dressage lover and Andalusian horse fan.