Virginia's horse tradition goes back 400 years, to when horses
accompanied some of the first settlers in Jamestown. Since then,
the state's special relationship with the horse has never waned.
Virginia has been home to some of the most notable breeds in the
world--nurturing the Thoroughbred and actually birthing the Quarter
Horse--as well as to some of the most famous individual horses,
including the great Triple Crown champion Secretariat and Misty of
Chincoteague, one of the most beloved horses in all of children's
literature.
The most significant figures in the Commonwealth's history have
almost invariably enjoyed a special bond with horses, from George
Washington--whom Thomas Jefferson called "the best horseman of his
age"--to Robert E. Lee, who rode into battle on his well-known
gray, Traveller. This tradition has continued into the present day,
when horse farms are still a proud feature of the Virginia
countryside and famed equestrians such as David and Karen O'Connor
have represented their state and their country in the Olympics.
This is the first book to cover the complete history of the
horse in the Old Dominion. The book is beautifully illustrated
throughout, including numerous historical depictions of the horse
by painters, photographers, and even commercial artists. The equine
tradition in Virginia is unique and enduring; this book is the
celebration it deserves.
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