Show Jumping International

A world-wide look at the show jumping scene from its origins in the nineteenth century to the present day-the riders, the horses, the events, the records, the courses, and the unforgettable moments of triumph and disaster. All are captured in a hundred exciting photographs with contributions from leading figures in the show jumping world.

1912, the first Equestrian Olympics

four-in-hands-what were they?

Paris 1866, first public show

1907 Olympia, first International Horse Show

Helsinki 1952, Harry Llewellyn and Foxhunter secure gold medal for Britain

1949 Huaso clears 2.47 metres

1921 Federation Equestre International formed

Nice, Rome. Los Angeles, White City, Geneva, Paris, Dublin

Jim Day and Canadian Club Nelson Pessoa and Gran Geste Piero d'Inzeo and The Rock

Pat Smyth and Flanagan

Marion Coakes, David Broome, Kathy Kusner, Hans Winkler, Janou Lefebvre, Harvey Smith

These are some of the memorable happenings, partnerships, people and places included.

Hardback, dust cover intact but old and ex-library.  Good condition.