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Gloria Austin Books

Gloria Austin, horse person, carriage collector, philanthropist and driver extraordinaire, has been driving horses and collecting antique carriages for many years.  After winning multiple championships with her horses and carriages throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, she is now determined to share her knowledge and experiences with others through her written works.

IVC Carriage hopes to add more of Gloria's works to our offerings in the future.  

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Glossary of Harness Parts | IVC Carriage

Glossary of Harness Parts

$4.95

Gloria Austin. 32 pages. Paperback. This book is a compiled list of commonly used terms for the various components of harnessing.  Very helpful in learning the parts of the horse harness and their purpose.  Includes terms used in various other forms of horse driving that may be conflated with terms used in carriage driving.


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{"id":8029586325727,"title":"The Medieval Horse","handle":"the-medieval-horse","description":"\u003cp\u003eGloria Austin. 46 pages.  8.5 x 0.13 x 8.5 inches. Paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the fall of Rome and before the Renaissance, people lived within a grim era known as the Dark Ages. In The Medieval Horse you will learn about the Middle Ages and discover how horses defined this time period by shedding light on the daily hardships people faced.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2023-04-05T17:27:16-05:00","created_at":"2023-04-05T17:27:16-05:00","vendor":"Gloria Austin","type":"Books \u0026 Videos","tags":["Horse Book"],"price":1195,"price_min":1195,"price_max":1195,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44102563659999,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"bv7001","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Medieval Horse","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1195,"weight":142,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781733986076","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.ivccarriage.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/medieval-horse.png?v=1680733638"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.ivccarriage.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/medieval-horse.png?v=1680733638","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"The Medieval Horse | IVC Carriage","id":32425431957727,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":300,"width":300,"src":"\/\/www.ivccarriage.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/medieval-horse.png?v=1680733638"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":300,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.ivccarriage.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/medieval-horse.png?v=1680733638","width":300}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eGloria Austin. 46 pages.  8.5 x 0.13 x 8.5 inches. Paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the fall of Rome and before the Renaissance, people lived within a grim era known as the Dark Ages. In The Medieval Horse you will learn about the Middle Ages and discover how horses defined this time period by shedding light on the daily hardships people faced.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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The Medieval Horse

$11.95

Gloria Austin. 46 pages.  8.5 x 0.13 x 8.5 inches. Paperback. After the fall of Rome and before the Renaissance, people lived within a grim era known as the Dark Ages. In The Medieval Horse you will learn about the Middle Ages and discover how horses defined this time period by shedding light on the daily hardships people faced.


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{"id":8029590290655,"title":"The Traditional Turnout","handle":"the-traditional-turnout","description":"\u003cp\u003eGloria Austin.  108 pages.  8.5 x 0.28 x 8.5 inches.  Paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, horse drawn carriages were a major form of conveyance. Just as vehicles on the road today serve specific purposes, so did the many carriages that were used. Each carriage was turned out to suit the specific use of that carriage. The horse, harness, appointments and even clothing of the driver and passengers all served a purpose.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Runabout was the pick-up truck of the past and the Gig was the sports car. Today, many of these carriages of the past are still in use and can be seen at horse shows and at Concours d'Elegance events. They are meticulously turned out just as they were in the past but with contemporary attire. Understanding the history and purpose of carriages is part of knowing how to correctly turn out the carriage. So park your pickup, minivan or sports car and find a cozy chair to enjoy The Traditional Turnout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2023-04-05T17:41:59-05:00","created_at":"2023-04-05T17:35:36-05:00","vendor":"Gloria Austin","type":"Books \u0026 Videos","tags":["Horse Book"],"price":2595,"price_min":2595,"price_max":2595,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44102572409055,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"bv4045","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"The Traditional Turnout","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2595,"weight":283,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781951895211","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.ivccarriage.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TraditionalTurnout.jpg?v=1680734253"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.ivccarriage.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TraditionalTurnout.jpg?v=1680734253","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"The Traditional Turnout Book | IVC Carriage","id":32425469083871,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":500,"width":500,"src":"\/\/www.ivccarriage.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TraditionalTurnout.jpg?v=1680734253"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":500,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.ivccarriage.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/TraditionalTurnout.jpg?v=1680734253","width":500}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eGloria Austin.  108 pages.  8.5 x 0.28 x 8.5 inches.  Paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, horse drawn carriages were a major form of conveyance. Just as vehicles on the road today serve specific purposes, so did the many carriages that were used. Each carriage was turned out to suit the specific use of that carriage. The horse, harness, appointments and even clothing of the driver and passengers all served a purpose.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Runabout was the pick-up truck of the past and the Gig was the sports car. Today, many of these carriages of the past are still in use and can be seen at horse shows and at Concours d'Elegance events. They are meticulously turned out just as they were in the past but with contemporary attire. Understanding the history and purpose of carriages is part of knowing how to correctly turn out the carriage. So park your pickup, minivan or sports car and find a cozy chair to enjoy The Traditional Turnout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
The Traditional Turnout Book | IVC Carriage

The Traditional Turnout

$25.95

Gloria Austin.  108 pages.  8.5 x 0.28 x 8.5 inches.  Paperback. In the past, horse drawn carriages were a major form of conveyance. Just as vehicles on the road today serve specific purposes, so did the many carriages that were used. Each carriage was turned out to suit the specific use of that carriage. The horse, harness, appointments and eve...


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