Stuff Irish People Love
'Murphy and O’Dea’s patriotic endeavours to explain to the rest of the world what makes the Irish so special ... a definitive guide to the unique passions of the Paddy' Irish Examiner
The first official history of the Irish Army Equitation School.
From its tentative beginning back in the post War of Independence days of 1926 right to the present, the Irish Army Equitation School has been assigned what has been termed the “most extraordinary mission impossible” – of plucking raw young recruits from within the Cadet Corps, training them to the highest level of horsemanship, mounting them on jumpers bred on the farms of Ireland and sending them out to compete against the international stars of equestrian sport at events around the world.
Here, recounted in great detail and with stunning photographs, are the great highs and lows; the heartbreaks and excitements of top flight international competition in which the Army riders have always endeavoured to punch above their weight.
Praise for Ambassadors on Horseback
'fascinating ... an immaculately researched and beautifully presented book ... detailed information and stunning photos ...The brilliant photographs, on almost every page, provide an insightful pictorial story that brings the colourful Irish people and horses featured in the text to life ... I highly recommend it' Horsezone Magazine
'affectionate tribute to the equitation school' Books Ireland
'This is an attractive book with a magaziney layout and full of photos of horses and riders' Books Ireland
'comfortingly proves that even when the country’s situation is grim, there remains some things us Irish still do extraordinarily well' The Dubliner Magazine
'beautifully illustrated and is a real treat for anyone with an interest in Ireland, Irish horses or the Army Equitation School' Irish Farmers Journal
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Congratulations to Anna Carey, winner of the Irish Book Awards Specsavers Children's Book Of The Year (senior category) award for The Real Rebecca, beating a highly-competitive field. Well done, Anna!
