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Horse racingJuly 2013Impostures in early modern England
Representations and perceptions of fraudulent identities
by Tobias B. Hug
Impostors and impostures featured prominently in the political, social and religious life of early modern England. Who was likely to be perceived as impostor, and why? This book offers the first full-scale analysis of an important and multifaceted phenomenon. Tobias B. Hug examines a wide range of sources, from judicial archives and other official records to chronicles, newspapers, ballads, pamphlets and autobiographical writings. This closely argued and pioneering book will be of interest to specialists, students and anyone concerned with the timeless questions of why and how individuals fashion, re-fashion and make sense of their selves.
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Lifestyle, Sport & LeisureOctober 2020Dressage Between the Jumps
by Jane Savoie
Jane Savoie's books have changed the way people ride. She was the first to promote mental training tools and techniques as integral to competitive riding success, and her cross-training concepts for the horse—how to use dressage fundamentals for every equestrian sport&mcash;have been called “not just a read, but a must read for every hunter-jumper rider” by George Morris, former Chef d'Equipe of the US Show Jumping Team. Now Savoie has created a book specifically for equestrian sports with a jumping component—hunter, jumper, equitation, and eventing. In Dressage Between the Jumps, she breaks down the six most common problem areas she sees when horses jump: “whoa”and “go;” rhythm; suppleness through the poll, neck, body, back, and hindquarters; contact and connection; collection; and flying changes. Then she fills the rider's toolbox with targeted exercises on the flat—simple solutions to the nagging problems that prevent riders and horses from doing their best over all kinds of obstacles. Her excellent lessons gradually incorporate ground poles and low fences to build skills without stressing the horse's body. Throughout, top riders share their own stories and insight, demonstrating numerous ways dressage exercises helped solve real problems over fences. With incredible clarity and her trademark enthusiasm, Savoie arms readers with knowledge, confidence, and problem-solving prowess that will result not only in clear rounds, but a happier horse, ready and willing to perform in partnership.
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Equestrian & animal sportsFebruary 2013The Spirit of Endurance
Your 101 guide to endurance riding
by Dr. Paul van Dam
Endurance riding is not only the fastest growing equistrian discipline in the world, but also a way of life to many. Those who have been bitten by this bug know exactly what the sport means to rider and horse. The uninformed will find in this book an overview of this sport and of the biggest endurance ride in the world, South Africa's annual Fauresmith 200. At the same time this book is a tour of well-known terrain for those involved in the sport, a book that will bring back memories to everyone who has experienced it before.
