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Adventures Unbridled by Moyra Williams is a 1960 vintage hardcover horse book exploring horse psychology and the author's experiments training horses without a bit. What makes this copy especially appealing is its original illustrated dust jacket, period photography, and wonderfully specific equestrian subject matter.
Williams writes from her own experience working with horses, exploring their instincts, behavior, intelligence, and the relationship between horse and handler. Published by A. S. Barnes and Company, this is a fascinating 1960s equestrian book for anyone interested in the history of humane and bitless horse training.
Why I Chose This Piece
I love vintage books that are beautiful enough to display but also have a genuinely interesting story inside. The original horse-and-rider dust jacket immediately caught my eye, and the subject feels surprisingly relevant for a book published in 1960.
About This Piece
- Title: Adventures Unbridled
- Author: Moyra Williams
- Publisher: A. S. Barnes and Company, Inc., New York
- Copyright: Moyra Williams, 1960
- Era: 1960s
- Format: Cloth-bound hardcover with paper dust jacket
- Subject: Horse psychology, horse behavior and training horses without a bit
- Includes photographs/illustrations relating to Williams' experiences with horses
- Dust jacket design and text illustrations credited to Sylvia Treadgold
- Warm brown cloth binding with coordinating illustrated dust jacket
- Previous owner's name, “Caroline S. Jones,” written inside
- Vintage dust jacket shows age-related wear, including edge/corner wear, small tears and discoloration; please see photos
- Hardcover itself presents nicely, with age appropriate to a 1960s cloth-bound book
About The Book
Moyra Williams approaches horse training through an understanding of the horse itself—its instincts, senses, behavior and ability to learn. Adventures Unbridled recounts her personal experiments in working with and training horses without a bit, making it an intriguing piece of mid-century equestrian history as well as an enjoyable vintage read.
The jacket describes Williams' perspective as combining clinical experience with the professional care of horses and an interest in animal intelligence and neurosis. The book was largely written before 1957 and ultimately published in its present form in 1960 with the assistance of Joyce Gilbert.
Ideas for Use
- Add to a horse lover's or equestrian library
- Display the wonderful photographic dust jacket on a bookshelf
- Gift to a rider, trainer or horse enthusiast
- Style in an English country, hunt-country or equestrian-inspired room
- Pair with vintage riding trophies, leather goods or horse artwork
A Note on Vintage:
Vintage items often carry gentle signs of age that add to their unique character. Please review all photos closely to ensure this piece is the perfect fit for you.
Shipping & Packaging:
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