Equestrian Life: From Riding Houses to Country Estates Hardcover – October 2, 2018
Photography by Mark Roskams
Text by Lavinia Branca Snyder
Foreword by Lord Patrick Beresford
Rizzoli, October 2018
A beautiful style book celebrating the equestrian life and
upscale country living in England, Scotland and Ireland that combines high
style elegance with all the signature elements of an equestrian-centered life
such as tack rooms; trophy and portrait rooms; coach houses, stables, and
wood-paneled libraries.
A visual study of the equestrian lifestyle, showcasing
stables and interiors of country houses and estates of the British Isles and
Ireland. Often situated on idyllic grounds these houses boast classical
interiors with a traditional décor, which continues to inspire home and
lifestyle brands worldwide. Centuries-old residences belonging to owners of
polo ponies; magnificent thoroughbreds; hunt horses; and carriage teams are
included in this extensive and lavishly illustration collection. From Royal
Mews and stately homes with stables and barns to polo clubs and stud farms the
photography showcases the best of the British Isle's diverse equine homes and
is a must-have for any equestrian or traditional interiors enthusiast.
About the creators: Australian-born photographer Mark
Roskams started his photography career in the early 1980s when he began to
travel the world and developed an interest shooting architecture and design.
His work led him from New York to Florida, the Caribbean, and Europe, until
finally settling back in New York. Roskams’ photographs have been featured in
numerous publications, including Architectural Digest editions for Germany,
France, Italy, Russia, China, and Elle Decor. During this time, he crafted his
unique style of modifying and working with natural light in order to give
structures an abstract shape, thus providing the intense forms and shapes he is
known for his photographs. His books include Masseria: The Italian Farmhouses
of Puglia and Inson Dubois Wood: Interiors. Lavinia Branca Snyder is a
photographer and author of the Lavinia’s World book series. Lord Patrick
Beresford is an equestrian and former soldier as well as the younger son of the
seventh Marquess of Waterford.
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