Thelwell's Pony Cavalcade

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Summary: Sadly disappointed . . .
Review: I purchased this book for my pony-crazy daughter, but am sadly disappointed. Poor quality printing makes this edition of Norman Thelwell's timeless equine drawings pale in comparison to other, earlier versions. The muddy reproductions of Thelwell's drawings blur or omit the amazing detail of the originals, which made them so memorable when I first read then as a child. I will be perusing the used-book sites for the circa 1970 editions to share with my daughter!

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Summary: cherished since childhood
Review: I was so happy to find that this book (collection of three books actually) by Thelwell had been re-released. As another reviewer said the quality of the illustrations are not a good as the origional editions. But the spirit of his art and humour is still intact. This book is a collection of very funny sketches of horses and their owners going through everything that horses and their owners go through, then some. For example: bathing and grooming your horse. Plenty of opportunity for fun when your horse is reluctant or your skills are lacking. Another example: riding. "never try out novel ways of getting into a saddle....you'll enjoy quite enough variety-...getting out of it". The illustrations, of course, hilariously illustrate the point. So the book is a combination of clever comments and observations and illustrations that bring the humour to life. It is also VERY British. English riding exclusively in this book and the humour is very British as well(Thelwell approaches western riding in 'Pony Panorama').If you like 'Punch' you will appreciate Thelwell. Also check out Thelwells books on gardening, golf etc. He is a master of his art. (P.S. if you want inspiration for an easy to do mural for your horseloving childs wall this book is perfect - your only problem will be choosing which illustration to copy - they are all so funny and wonderful)

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Summary: re-release
Review: Thelwell's Pony Cavalcade is a re-release of his earlier books "Angels on Horseback," "A Leg at Each Corner," and "Riding Academy." The cartoons are delightful, and will be appreciated by all horsepeople.

Rating:
Summary: re-release
Review: Thelwell's Pony Cavalcade is a re-release of his earlier books "Angels on Horseback," "A Leg at Each Corner," and "Riding Academy." The cartoons are delightful, and will be appreciated by all horsepeople.