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These
books have been written and illustrated by myself with the experience
gained from over 30 years experience as a working saddler, harness
maker, horse owner and competitior. Each book is set out in a step-by-step,
easy to follow, photographic style.
- Signed copies of all books availabel directly from Rob Steinke |
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A
concise account of how to maintain you own saddlery, with
chapters on bridles, saddles, rugs, driving harness and vehicles.
Chapter 9, entitled "Tips To Avoid The Need For Repairs"
should repay the price of the book in a very short time.
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A
thorough, step-by-step photographic guide to bridle making,
which also includes girths, headcollars, martingales, stirrup
leathers and accessories. Bridles covered embrace riding, in-hand
and driving, including hackney style and rolled leatherwork,
with a chapter detailing the history and development of bridles
and bits...
Both of the above books include a comprehensive glossary,
list of suppliers, addresses of relevent organisations and a
bibliography. |
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The most concise book to date on the subject of Harness Making.
Included in this book are chapters detailing the history of
carriage driving, the different types of turnout and harness
tools, materials and how to cut and stitch a set of harness
entirely by hand. Profusely illustrated wit the authors photographs
and illustrations in addition to rare engravings from the early
1900's A must for everyone interested not just in carriage driving
and harness but also for those fascinated by traditional, rural
crafts.
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Contents
include ways to personalise horse clothing with initials and
how to reproof a New Zealand rug.
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All
types of saddlery are covered, with a special section detailing
the extra attention that should be taken when preparing for
the show ring.
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In
addition to traditional harness, modern webbing harness is also
covered, as is the maintenance of leatherwork fitted to driving
vehicles.
This trilogy of all colour books forms part of the Allen
Photographic Guides series. Each book details how to care for
and effect basic repairs to your equipment, so maintaining it
in optimum and safe condition. Handstitching techniques are
explained and a list of suppliers is given at the end of each
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- All prices include worldwide shipping, surface mail
- Payment can be made through Cheque in Euro, Mastercard, Visa
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