The History of Porlock Vale Riding School: The home of British equestrianism - Paperback
The History of Porlock Vale Riding School: The home of British equestrianism - Paperback
by Doreen Peck (Contribution by), Jack Peck (Contribution by), Robin Dunn (Contribution by)
Porlock Vale Riding School player a major part in British Equestrianism in the years following the Second World War. Under the auspices of Tony Collings, the establishment pioneered, the development of Cross Country and Dressage. Collings himself was among the earliest competitors at Badminton, the founder of the Horse of The Year Show and trainer of the British 1952 Olympic Three Day Event Team. After his tragic death in 1954, the team he left behind at Porlock fought to maintain the high standards he had set and increase the number of courses he had established.This book presents the history of the riding school in its heyday. It is lavishly illustrated with photographs - most of which have never been seen before which include atmospheric shots of the school and its environs, famous horses and riders and the 1952 Olympic team in training.
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