A comprehensive architectural reference on stable and equestrian building design, written by a practising architect and horseman. Covers fundamental planning requirements, loose boxes, stalls, tack rooms, feed stores, fire precautions, drainage, ventilation, prefabrication, and covered riding school construction, with seventeen detailed layouts, fifteen diagrams, and one halftone illustration.

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Condition: Hardcover in original illustrated card/paper sleeve, red spine with black lettering. Sleeve shows edge wear, soiling, and creasing to corners. Boards underneath appear clean. Text block clean and tight throughout with clear diagrams and plans. The front pastedown/endpapers have vintage newspaper clippings on stable design and construction pasted in by a previous owner — an interesting period addition for collectors of equestrian ephemera. A solid, complete reference copy.