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Y. Benoist-Gironière – Conquête du Cheval – Paris, Librairie des Champs-Élysées - A classic illustrated work on horsemanship and horse training by Yves Benoist-Gironière, one of the notable authors in 20th-century equestrian literature. The book explores the relationship between rider and horse and the art of training, controlling, and working with horses, combining practical explanations with numerous drawings and sketches. Topics include riding techniques, jumping obstacles, equestrian equipment, horse training methods, and scenes from sporting equestrian life. The volume is richly illustrated with many drawings within the text, accompanied by colour plates printed hors-texte, depicting riders, jumping scenes, and horses in the author’s distinctive style. Details Author: Y. Benoist-Gironière Title: Conquête du Cheval Publisher: Librairie des Champs-Élysées Place: Paris Year: 1978 (after the original 1947 edition) Pages: 160 Size: approx. 28 × 23 cm Illustrations: numerous drawings in text and colour plates Binding: original illustrated softcover Condition: Good. Paper slightly browned with light foxing typical of age. A richly illustrated equestrian classic, attractive for collectors of horse books, equestrian sport literature, and illustrated sporting works.