The Lyons Press Horseman's Dictionary: Full Explanations of More Than 1, 000 Terms and Phrases Used by Horsemen Past and Present - Hardcover

This is a truly comprehensive, one-stop reference work that defines and illustrates over 1,000 words and phrases encountered throughout the equestrian world - from ancient to modern. The "Lyons Press Horseman's Dictionary" not only defines and explains the essential terms, but it also offers invaluable hints and tips on their correct usage. It contains expert information on familiar and exotic breeds, competitive disciplines and activities, tack and apparel, anatomy and health, training techniques and equipment, and much more. This superb volume will become an essential reference for all horse lovers - from novices looking-up unfamiliar terms to experienced riders wanting to brush up their knowledge.

The Lyons Press Horseman’s Dictionary is a one-stop comprehensive reference book that defines and illustrates more than two thousand words and phrases encountered throughout the horse world, including recent additions such as PMU foal, Rollkur, and hooking on. This book not only defines and explains the essential terms, but it also offers valuable tips on their correct usage. Among other subjects are familiar and exotic equine breeds, competitive
disciplines and activities, tack and apparel, anatomy and health, and training techniques and equipment. All aspects of English and Western riding and driving are covered in easy-to-understand language. Here is an important resource both for novices who want an explanation of unfamiliar terms and for experienced horsemen who are exploring new areas of equestrian sport.