Equestrian events within an hour's drive of the capital include America's oldest horse show (in Upperville, VA), the nation's most difficult steeplechase (Maryland Hunt Cup), and the second jewel of racing's Triple Crown (the Preakness). First-rate polo is even played across the street from the Lincoln Memorial. This guide details hundreds of sites. prayers.
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 68933068-6
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # P06Q-01480
Seller: HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC, Boston, VA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Near fine 1st edition unread soft cover with light wear on illustrated cover from storage and a small area of yellowed sticker adhesive on the tip of the inside cover with a piece of clear tape over it. 294 pages without names, tears or soil. Profusely illustrated with b/w photos, line illustrations and diagrams including course maps, regional hunt club buttons and so very much more. An indispensable guide to any savvy horse lover in the Piedmont area. Contents include: Horse Around Hunt Country - The Whys and Wherefores of this Book. Spring Steeplechases in Virginia - Bring out the Benz and the Flowered Hat. Racing Over Jumps in Maryland - Land of the Tall Timbers. Flat Racing and Parimutuel - How to Lose Money Legitimately. Steeplechases - Where Jack Kent Cooke Goes When He's Not with the Redskins. Polo - The True Significance of those Little Men on the Ralph Lauren Shirts. Horse Shows - The Oldest and the Best. Foxhunting "Yoicks!", The Fox: George Washington, Lord Fairfax and the Gang. Other Horse Sports including Dressage, Driving, Endurance Riding, Jousting. A List of Periodicals. Libraries, Bed & Breakfasts, Trail Rides, Public Stables, Clubs and Organizations. Horse Show Complexes Including: Strawberry Hill Equestrian Center, Commonwealth Park, The Virginia Horse Center, Frying Pan Park, Prince George's Equestrian Center, McDonogh School Stables, Paper Chase Farm, etc, etc, etc. Seller Inventory # 34229
Seller: BOOK'EM, LLC, Port Orchard, WA, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. A spectators guide to races, hunts, shows and other equine traditions. Cover has light edge rubs otherwise all is clean and tight. Seller Inventory # 9945487