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Title:	Equine Notes Conference
Notice:	Topics List=4, Horses 4Sale/Wanted=150, Equip 4Sale/Wanted=151
Moderator:	MTADMS::COBURNIO

Created:	Tue Feb 11 1986
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2080
Total number of notes:	22383

81.0. "Trying to locate driving book" by STNDUP::FOX (And onward we go...) Wed Nov 02 1988 12:53

    I am interested in finding a store (tack shop or otherwise) where
    I could buy a book which is written by (and the spelling may be
    incorrect) Tjeern Velstra and is about driving horses and combined
    driving. I have heard that book is probably more easily found in
    Europe than here in the States so I would consider having to order
    it and get it mailed to me.
    
    Anyone that knows of this book, of which I don't have the exact
    title, please, please let me know where I can find it!!!
    
    Thanks in advance for any information,
    
    Linda

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
81.1	Tackshop in Andover	DELNI::L_MCCORMACK		`Wed Nov 02 1988 13:06`	17
	Hi Linda, Just a shot in the dark, BUT, a riding academy in Andover Mass., has the biggest selection of equine literature that I've ever come across anywhere. You might try calling them to see if they have the book. If not, they may be able to give you the title and other information you need to order it. I do not remember the name of the academy in Andover but someone else may. It's on a major route near Andover Center, stables, ring, and tackshop. Linda
81.2	Try These ?	RUTLND::SWITCHBOARD		`Wed Nov 02 1988 13:45`	12
	HI, Try calling, The Equestrian Shop in Andover on Rt. 114 686-7722 Stable Yard Tack Shop in Hudson N.H. on Circle Drive 603-889-2950 Dover Saddlery in Wellesley 617-235-1411 State Line Tack Shop I remember the Equestrian shop and Dover saddlery as having a large selection of books. Good Luck !
81.3	More recommendations?	STNDUP::FOX	And onward we go...	`Thu Nov 03 1988 12:45`	21
	I finally found out the name of the book: The Driving Horse and His Schooling written by Tjeerd Velstra. I have called Dover and they don't have it. If anyone happens to be at a tack store or any bookshop and sees it, could they maybe keep me in mind and let me know where they saw it? I am trying to find this both for myself and as a Christmas gift for a friend. Also, can anyone recommend any other books about driving (or specifically combined driving?) Thanks for all your suggestions so far and any more to come are looked forward to! Linda (who is actually thinking of adding combined driving to her list of things to attempt doing :^))
81.4	Try the regular Booksellers!	DCC::HERRING		`Tue Nov 08 1988 03:53`	14
	Hello, Have you found your book yet. I will be travelling through England once or twice before Christmas. It may be available there. However, your best bet it to go to a book store like Walenbooks or B Dalten, they can order any book in print if you know atleast the author and title. If this dosen't work, let me know and I will look around London on my next trip. Ed
81.5	In case anyone else is interested...	NOWIMP::DADDAMIO	Hopelessly optimistic	`Thu Nov 10 1988 19:29`	14
	I mailed info to Linda on this, but figured I'd post it too in case anyone else was interested in the book. You can get it from: Gladstone Equestrian Association P.O. Box 119 Gladstone, NJ 07934 The book is: The Driving Horse and His Schooling by Tjeerd Velstra and cost $40. You also need to include $3 for the usual postage and handling. They have a lot of other driving related things (videos, calendars, etc.). I found this info in the Chronicle of the Horse (Christmas Mart issue). Jan
81.6	Am ordering it and thanks!	STNDUP::FOX	And onward we go...	`Fri Nov 11 1988 10:55`	8
	HI Jan, thanks again for the pointer (I did find it in my Chronicle after you mentioned it) and, gulp, am going to order it... I 'll let people know if it's good reading! Thanks, Linda