Porlock Vale Riding School played 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 that he had established.
This book presents the history of the riding school in its heyday.
It is lavishly illustrated with over 150 images - 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. Written and compiled by the daughter of
the manager of the school, it is essential purchase for anyone with
an interest in the heritage of modern equestrianism.
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