Hints on Horses (Classic Reprint): How to Judge Them, Buy Them, Ride Them, Drive Them, and Depict Them: How to Judge Them, Buy Them, Ride Them, Drive Them, and Depict Them (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
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Gain practical, hands-on insight into horses from the basics to buying and depicting them.
This guide offers clear, step-by-step guidance on judging a horse, understanding anatomy, and recognizing qualities that matter for riding, driving, and art. With illustrated explanations and real-world tips, it helps you read a horse's form, movement, and temperament with confidence. This edition compiles practical advice on assessing conformation, movement, and suitability for work or sport. It also covers how to evaluate horses at auctions, interpret signs of soundness, and observe riding behavior. For artists, there are approachable drawing methods that translate anatomy into accurate depictions.
- How to judge a horse's proportions and movement using simple, repeatable methods
- Key indicators of health, power, and temperament in different types of horses
- Practical notes for buyers on spotting blemishes, soundness, and value at auctions
- Guidance for depicting horses accurately in drawings or paintings
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Draw a square, abcd, and within it roughly sketch the body and legs so that the feet stand upon the base line, whilst the withers and highest point of the quarters touch the top line in a well - formed horse the chest and toes of the fore feet should extend to one of the vertical lines, and the back tendo-n of the hind leg must coincide with the other vertical line.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Hints on Horses: How to Judge Them, Buy Them, Ride Them, Drive Them, and Depict Them
By considering the proportions of a horse it, is possible to detect his age, to gauge his strength or weakness, and to obtain some insight into his individuality and Character istics. And to understand his proportions it is an assistance to draw them.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exhaustive treatise on horses and their significance within human culture. Its depth and breadth make it an invaluable resource for horse enthusiasts, and its historical and literary context enhance its value. The author traces the history of equine practices from around the world, and explores the relationship humans have had with horses throughout centuries of equine-aided warfare, transportation, and recreation, as well as the deep spiritual significance they have held in many cultures. It also explores the technical aspects of horse anatomy, proportions, and movement. Practical advice from the 17th century on breeding, training, equipping, and conducting oneself when mounted, is complemented by 20th-century insights into photography and film to illustrate equine locomotion. This bookâs wide-ranging perspective provides a unique insight into the vital role these animals have played throughout history and their enduring presence in our lives today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333914264_0
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