Synopsis
A photographic celebration of all that makes the Clydesdale unique!
- 125 full-color photos of Scotland's heavy horse at work, at rest, in the pasture, being ridden, & in the show ring
- Brief history of the Clydesdale, from its origins to its vulnerable status, to its appearance in today's shows
- Real-life photos, not staged, of Clydesdales going about their day working, grazing, or being in the public eye
- A stunning gift for any horse enthusiast, breeder, or rider
Scotland's only native heavy horse, the Clydesdale has been exported all over the world. He is recognized as having influenced heavy horse use across the globe.
This gentle ambassador with his huge feathery feet, kind nature, and willingness to work with and for people, turns heads wherever he goes. He is loved by those who see him and his good looks, kind eye, and ease around people make even the smallest child want to hug him, despite his great size.
For Love of the Clydesdale Horse includes 125 full-color photographs showing the Clydesdale at work, at rest, being ridden, and appearing in the public eye. The photos are spontaneous, simply moments in time, never staged, and were carefully chosen by author Heidi M. Sands, a life-long equestrian and award-winning author.
Packed with over 100 high-quality photos of the beloved Clydesdale in action, For Love of the Clydesdale Horse will interest the dedicated Clydesdale follower or breeder, as well as bring delight to horse enthusiasts and equestrians around the world!
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About the Author
Heidi M. Sands studied art and design at Preston Polytechnic and Blackpool and Fylde College. A life-long equestrian and award-winning writer, she has lived on the family farm in north-east Scotland for the last three decades. This is her third book for Old Pond — the first two being the hugely popular The Horses of Appleby Fair (2011) and Absolutely Appleby (2013).
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Scotland's only native heavy horse, the Clydesdale has been exported all over the world. He is recognised as having influenced heavy horse use across the globe. For Love of the Clydesdale Horse is a photographic celebration of all that makes this breed unique.
This gentle ambassador with his huge feet, kind nature and willingness to work with and for the human race, turns heads wherever he goes. He is loved by those who see him and his good looks, kind eye and ease around people make even the smallest child want to hug him, despite his great size.
For Love of the Clydesdale Horse includes 125 full colour photographs showing the Clydesdale at work, rest, ridden and in the public eye. This book will be of interest to the dedicated Clydesdale follower, breeder and enthusiast as well as to equestrian and general readers.
Heidi M. Sands studied art and design at Preston Polytechnic and Blackpool and Fylde College. A life-long equestrian and award-winning writer, she has lived on the family farm in north-east Scotland for the last three decades. This is her third book for Old Pond — the first two being the hugely popular The Horses of Appleby Fair (2011) and Absolutely Appleby (2013).
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