Visions of Show Jumping

A show jumping arena is a place of color, atmosphere, and spectacle - where competition among the world's top horse-and-rider-partnerships is tough, and only the very best reap the high rewards. Whichever country hosts this globally popular sport, the arena will produce a dazzling show of power and speed, often with a touch of drama, to the delight of the huge horse-loving crowd.Elizabeth Furth has selected a special collection of images that reflects the mood, the athleticism, and the ceremony in show jumping today, with a unique feature of the much-neglected subject of course design.When a course is designed to test the world's best, it has to hold a extra challenge to please competitor and spectator alike. Over the years, this has led to certain individuals building a reputation for themselves with their innovative use of natural materials to create courses of theme-park dimensions. Such color and style have become synonymous with top-level competition; included here is a special tribute to today's designers - their backgrounds and skills.Through a wealth of action photography from every international show ground that has hosted championship and Olympic events, the sport of show jumping is viewed from every angle, from preparation to presentation. International riders have provided captions and anecdotes to complement perfectly Elizabeth's stunning photographic collection, making Vision of Show Jumping a book to treasure. (91/2 X 111/4, 132 pages, color photos)Elizabeth Furth is the author of 'Visions of Show Jumping', published 2000 under ISBN 9781585741045 and ISBN 1585741043.