THE ALLEN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO HORSE CLOTHING. By Hilary Vernon.

2001 1st edition. 4to (212 x 267mm). Pp96. Colour photographs and illustrations throughout. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is a detailed handbook on how to keep your horse weatherproof. Chapters include: Principles of rugging horses; Types of horse and their rugging requirements; Rug sizes; Outdoor and turnout rugs; Indoor, or stable, rugs; Antirub vests and bibs; Hoods (outdoor and indoor) and neck covers; Coolers; Travelling your horse; Numnahs, saddle squares and back pads; Fly masks, now nets and fly and midge rugs; Boots and bandages; Exercise rugs and reflective wear; Waterproof and breathable rugs; The care and cleaning of rugs.