Right from the outset when the inaugural event in 1949 was promoted as the greatest horse event in Great Britain, ‘Badminton Horse Trials’ was set to succeed. And from those uncertain beginnings it can now reasonably claim to be the world’s greatest horse event.
From the history of Badminton House, through the early days of the three-day event, right up to the spectacular event of present day, the Little Book of Badminton gives an insight into the wonderful world that is Badminton Horse Trials.
Written by Julian Seaman, a former competitor at the event and press officer since 2002, the book is packed full of information and anecdotes that you can dip in and enjoy. Beautifully illustrated, the text is brought to life with photographs by top equestrian photographer, Kit Houghton.
The Little Book of Badminton by Julian Seaman is the first of five equestrian “Little Books” to be launched by the well-known equestrian DVD label, Equestrian Vision. Further titles will include:
The Little Book of Burghley, by Kate Green
The Little Book of Dressage, by Jon Stroud
The Little Book of Showjumping, by Jon Stroud
The Little Book of Eventing, by Julian Seaman
Priced at £10.99, each book is 144 pages long with approximately 100 illustrations and measures 152 x 152mm square. These pocket sized books packed with information and pictures make ideal gifts, especially for the younger enthusiasts.
Julian Seaman says: “Being part of this sporting series with the Little Book of Badminton and Eventing has allowed me to write afresh about a subject I love.” The Little Book of Badminton was launched at this year’s event in early May while the Eventing and other titles will be hot on its heels this summer.
More “Little Books” from Equestrian Vision will be launched later this year for the country sports market with the Little Book of Flyfishing for Salmon and the Little Book of Flyfishing for Trout under their sister label Country Vision.
Click here to read an extract from the book: http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/images/LBextract_web.pdf
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