Isbn: 9781964003283 - the welsh pony: described in two letters to a friend (2 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Olive Tilford Dargan's The Welsh Pony is one of those small, accidental books that turns out to be a total hidden gem. Written over a hundred years ago as a pair of chatty letters to a friend, it uses the famous Welsh pony to uncover the true spirit of the country of Wales. Instead of writing a boring textbook, Dargan treats the pony like a guide, a powerhouse athlete, and a quiet witness to history, tracking its journey from the wild, windswept mountains straight into the hearts of horse lovers.This new edition feels surprisingly modern. Long before today's pony divisions and show rings existed, Dargan was already pointing out the exact intelligence, grit, and friendliness that define Welsh ponies today (from the small Section As to the big Section Ds). Complete with a fresh introduction and a mix of cool vintage photos and modern illustrations, the book feels like a conversation across time. It's a sweet reminder that sometimes the best way to understand a place is through the animals that have walked alongside us for centuries.…