Building Shelters, Fences and Jumps

Andy Radford presents this practical and instructional guide for horse owners, riders and builders of equine shelters, fences and jumps.

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If you are considering buying a horse or are about to receive a pony on loan, this superbly illustrated book will guide you through constructions that will benefit both animal and rider. May projects are discussed, along with step-by-step instructions on how to build them. Topics covered include: · Accommodation, including background information on planning permission · Post-and-rail fencing · Dealing with destructive equines · Easy to build, novice cross-country jumps · Step-by-step guide to building a pair of show-jump wings · Advice on purchasing the correct materials AUTHOR: Andy Radford has been building dry stone walls for sixteen years and first became interested in fence construction when he worked with the Peak District National Park Authority and trained in a number of rural crafts. He runs a landscape business in North Wales and has acted as a consultant, designer and contractor for a variety of clients including schools and local government organizations. He has written articles on the environment for a number of periodicals including The Guardian. 60 b/w photos