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Nimrod: A Cavalry Black: From Foal to Retirement
Juliet Blaxland
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Description for Nimrod: A Cavalry Black: From Foal to Retirement
Paperback. The Household Cavalry is a uniquely British institution, famous around the world. Visitors to London flock to see these magnificent horses taking part in ceremonies and routine guarding activities. Here in words and pictures, Blaxland provides a fascinating insight into the Household Cavalry Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WNGH; WSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 247 x 11. Weight in Grams: 118.
Meet Nimrod, a typical horse in the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. He's big, black and brave, yet steady as a rock. But what's his story, and how is he trained for his special military role? The Household Cavalry is a uniquely British institution, famous around the world for its outstanding pageantry and gallantry on the battle field. Its 250 horses, known as Cavalry Blacks, are central to its existence, and visitors to London flock to see these magnificent horses taking part in ceremonies and routine guarding activities. Little is known about how they are chosen, trained and what their ... Read more
Meet Nimrod, a typical horse in the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. He's big, black and brave, yet steady as a rock. But what's his story, and how is he trained for his special military role? The Household Cavalry is a uniquely British institution, famous around the world for its outstanding pageantry and gallantry on the battle field. Its 250 horses, known as Cavalry Blacks, are central to its existence, and visitors to London flock to see these magnificent horses taking part in ceremonies and routine guarding activities. Little is known about how they are chosen, trained and what their ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
J.A.Allen & Co Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908809377
SKU
V9781908809377
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-5
About Juliet Blaxland
Juliet Blaxland is an architect, cartoonist, writer and illustrator, with associated rural and conservation interests. Her photo montage cartoon series Life in a Listed Building won a prize at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, and she has written and illustrated ten Speedy books for the Retired Greyhound Trust. She is married to a Household Cavalryman and lives on an eroding ... Read more
Reviews for Nimrod: A Cavalry Black: From Foal to Retirement
"This charming story about Nimrod's life is equally entertaining for adults and children." Horse Magazine 'This sweet little picture book' ... ' I found it really interesting, as it's not a subject that has been extensively written about and this is the first book I've seen that gave such a clear inside view of what it's like behind the scenes.' ... Read more