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The Sporting Horse

In pursuit of equine excellence

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Pub Date 4 Sep 2018 | Archive Date 24 Sep 2018

Quarto Publishing Group - Aurum Press | White Lion Publishing


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Description

Exhibiting grace and poise as they master the intricate movements of dressage; galloping like the wind at more than thirty miles per hour; soaring over huge competition fences; running tirelessly across every type of terrain – horses are simply stunning athletes. Naturally fleet of foot, they have strength, stamina and intelligence to match. We ask a great deal of these amazing creatures when we ride them in competition, and our horses always deliver.
 
The Sporting Horse is a glorious celebration of the athletic abilities of these beautiful animals, and the unique relationship that has evolved between horse and rider. Working side-by-side for centuries, horse and man have achieved a lasting synergy – and nowhere is that more evident than in the sporting arena.
 
Taking each of the four key sporting characteristics – athleticism, speed, agility and endurance – veteran journalist Nicola Swinney explores how hundreds of years of selective breeding and careful training have developed and refined the horse’s natural ability to perform a diverse range of sporting pursuits. From dressage to polo, snow sports to carriage driving, steeplechasing to barrel racing, the book reveals how horse and rider work as one to achieve sporting excellence.

Exhibiting grace and poise as they master the intricate movements of dressage; galloping like the wind at more than thirty miles per hour; soaring over huge competition fences; running tirelessly...


Marketing Plan

Campaign Focus:
 
Stunning photographs from a unique personal archive which reveal horse and rider working together in perfect harmony to achieve sporting excellence.
           
Key Selling Points:

  • Horses and riding are perennially popular subjects, but this book is unique with its focus on the relationship between horse and rider.
  • Book will feature a foreword by US Olympian Clark Montgomery
  • Timely focus on ethical treatment of horses, revealing key training techniques equestrians use to get the best from their horses.

 
Key Campaign Activity
Publicity focus on horse enthusiast media as well as general animal media
Target traditional trade outlets
 
Trade:

  • Series pitch to: Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Shelf Awareness, Booklist, Bookriot, NY Times, Wall Street Journal and NPR.

Consumer:

  • Outreach to top horse and pet media
  • GoodReads Giveaway in August

 
Publicity/Media:

  • Pitch to Dressage Today, Equestrian, Eventing Nation, Horse Channel, Daily Racing Form Online, Horse Nation, Horse Race Insider, Equitrekking Online, Horse & Rider, Equestrian Living Online. The Plaid Horse, Brooklyn Backstretch, Gaitpost online
  • Pitch to pet media: The Wirecutter, the Daily Vet, The Pet Dish, Dude, Pet 360, Petcha, Bluegrass Horseman, Barrel Horse News, Equus, American Cowboy, The Northern Star

Campaign Focus:
 
Stunning photographs from a unique personal archive which reveal horse and rider working together in perfect harmony to achieve sporting excellence.
           
Key Selling Points:

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Available Editions

EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9781781317839
PRICE US$40.00 (USD)
PAGES 224

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