A Golden Dream Box Set - RIO 2016
Box set including 4 books :
- 1 ex BOSTY, The Love of Horses
It is to the rhythm of his heart beating for the love of horses that Bosty will tell you his story : how Roger Yves Bost became Bosty!
From the little boy hurtling down the trails on his pony in the Fontainebleau forest, to his European champion title with his marvelous Myrtille, Bosty immerses us in the world of a family of riders. From encounters to discoveries, from mythical characters to extraordinary horses, we will follow the long career of a great champion. Unanimously acclaimed by his peers for his unique style and system, Bosty shares his philosophy, whispering in the horses' ears.
A horseman par excellence, he dedicates this book to all enthusiasts of all ages, all levels and to his friends, the horses.
Joyful, former jockey sketches situations and relationships between man and horse with his legendary humor and freedom, the horses he likes to call his Colorado beetles speak to us and laugh at us! The Kings and Reins collection is directed by Virginie Coupérie Eiffel, a high-level rider with several titles. In a new genre that mixes storytelling, technical advice and drawings, the collection traces the world of great equestrian champions!
- 1 ex Pénélope LEPREVOST, Destiny Rider
Little girl Penelope succumbs to the call of horses. Spellbound, fascinated by this mysterious animal, she takes us on the journey of her life . With no family connection to the equestrian world, she apprentices in riding clubs.
Penelope tells us about her influences, her teachers, and her horse teammates. From the little Hercules to the masterful Lord Carthago, we experience the victories and disappointments of her life as a rider and a young woman with a strong character. Penelope shares her passion and determination with us, peppering her rise with advice and easy-to-reproduce exercises. She dedicates this book to her daughter Éden and to all budding little champions!
- 1 ex Kévin STAUT, The Steel Rider
He tells us about his adventure in this book. From his early childhood to becoming world number 1, he takes us back to his memories, his first steps on horseback, his doubts, his struggles, and finally his victories.
He talks to us about his horses, the tenderness of his pony, the laziness of his stallion Kraque Boom, and the perpetual quest for the relationship between man and horse. Here, Kevin Staut reveals his riding philosophy... a valuable lesson for horse enthusiasts and all nature lovers.
Jul's mischievous drawings that illustrate this book give voice to these mythical horses, the true half of our steel rider. Preface by Jean Rochefort The "Kings and Reins" collection is directed by Virginie Couperie Eiffel, a multi-award winning high-level rider. In a new genre that combines storytelling, technical advice, and drawings, the collection retraces the world of great equestrian champions.
- 1 ex "A golden dream, RIO 2016"
A superb photo album , retracing the epic journey of our champions . The dream seemed impossible to achieve. Who would have bet on the French, overwhelmed by the blows of fate from the start of these Rio Olympic Games?
But the horses decided otherwise. These four had gold under their hooves. At the end of the tunnel, the team went on to win an emotional Olympic gold medal. The first title for French riders in 40 years.
A look back in pictures at a dream come true where these riders and horses became legendary.
