Interior Design

Equestrian Life: From Riding Houses to Country Estates

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 Author

Mark Roskams is a New York-based photographer who specializes in architecture and interior design. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest and Elle Decor.

Lavinia Branca Snyder is a writer and photographer. She is the author of the Lavinia's World book series.

Lord Patrick Beresford is an equestrian and former soldier as well as being the younger son of the seventh Marquess of Waterford.

  • Publish Date: October 02, 2018
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Category: House & Home - Decorating & Furnishings
  • Publisher: Rizzoli
  • Trim Size: 9-1/2 x 12
  • Pages: 240
  • US Price: $55.00
  • CDN Price: $75.00
  • ISBN: 978-0-8478-6223-8

Reviews

"This next book for horse lovers is for the travelers and the dreamers. Equestrian Life from Riding Houses to Country Estates is about high-style elegance and the horse-centric lifestyle in England, Scotland and Ireland. I’ve ridden horses all over Ireland and have written about where to go horseback riding in London It’s only a matter of time before I go horseback riding in Scotland. Until then, I have 240 pages and 172 gorgeous color photos of lavish country life on the British Isles to keep me dreaming about horses." —Writing Horseback

"There are plenty of excellent travel books that were released in 2018, but one that caught my attention was Equestrian Life: From Riding Houses to Country Estates by Mark Roskams and Lavinia Branca Snyde, Rizzol, 2018. There’s nothing I like better than traveling the world on horseback and this book, with 240 pages, and 172 color photos, captures the essence of equestrian life in England, Scotland and Ireland."
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"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." — The Glam Pad

Author Bookshelf: Mark Roskams

Author Bookshelf: Lavinia Branca Snyder