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ОглавлениеBy William Fox-Pitt
The pleasure given to me by horses goes back to my childhood. I was brought up with horses and they have been a huge part of my life ever since. In my small sport of Three-Day Eventing there is no such thing as a typical horse. The variety of the horses that succeed is extraordinary given how specific the sport is. I ride Thoroughbreds, Irish Sports Horses, Belgian and Dutch Warmbloods, Trakehners, Selle Français and Anglo Arabs, most of them usually part bred in one way or another, but it is fundamentally their attitude and athleticism that counts and the good ones are just so generous.
This book is the most fantastic collection, demonstrating what incredible versatility the horse has. His physique, habitat, and duties are so varied and his existence is so entwined with ours—where would we be without the horse?
The compassion of the different breeds is fascinating and I love the expression shown; some wild, some highly trained, some hardy and rough, some relaxed and kind. Astrid and Tamsin have given awareness to several breeds whose existence would be largely unknown, each one being unique in its own way.
We can also see clearly the many ways in which the horse enriches our lives. My favorite is the Kazakh horse. His sense of duty is palpable, his life is tough, and his expression says it all. He clearly knows how vital he is to the livelihood of the Nomadic Kazakh people.
The variety in this fabulous book is sure to engage you whatever the reason you enjoy The Majesty of the Horse.
William Fox-Pitt
Equestrian
