Art of the Western Saddle A Celebration of Style and Embellishment

Name: Art of the Western Saddle A Celebration of Style and Embellishment
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ISBN: 9781592280346

ISBN-10: 159228034X

ISBN-13: 9781592280346

Edition: 2004

Authors: Bill Reynolds

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Finalist for the 2005 Ben Franklin Award Spanning time and technique, THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE is a celebration and visual feast of the graceful artistry of the western saddler and his craft. Filled with detailed photographs and illustrations, this book celebrates the saddle as a decorative hallmark of subtle beauty while fulfilling the utility of its principal purpose. The ability for early man to domesticate and ride the horse created the rapid advancement of man's capability to travel and explore. The saddle-the epitome of form following function-evolved to meet the utilitarian needs of the rider and his tasks, be they work or pleasure. Illustrated with historic and contemporary…

Book details

List price: $50.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 1/1/2005
Pages: 172
Size: 11.00" wide x 14.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.286
Language: English



Introduction: The Grace of Tradition



Origins



The Cow and Horse Culture



The Beginnings of Embellishment



Hollywood Horseback



A Settled West



The Saddle Renaissance



The Best of the Best, Old and New



A Thank-you to the Horses



Appendix: Resources



Glossary