A Reckless Ride - Softcover

This book tells the story of some of the extraordinary horses the author has known through fifty five years of working with these generous animals. The last working horses in the City of Manchester are here, as are horses of the Household Cavalry and the Royal Omani Cavalry, dressage and driving horses, American cow ponies and Russian army horses.The fun and risks of buying horses in Ireland, Spain and France and the pleasure of helping damaged horses regain health and confidence.The reader will learn much from this book regarding dealing with horses of different breeds, temperament and work requirement.

Tony Dampier has been a professional horseman for fifty five years. His work has taken him to many parts of the world. He served in the Household Cavalry and as the Remounts Officer in the Royal Omani Cavalry. His great interest is in classical riding, teaching and rehabilitating problem horses. Tony`s first book "Kingdom of the Workhorse" was a best seller. He is a regular contributor to the Classical Riding Club magazine and in demand to give lectures and demonstrations . Tony Dampier lives in Bury, Lancashire, with his wife Barbara.