From "lepping contests" on the lawn of Leinster House, to the glory of Olympic success, the story of Irish showjumping is a fascinating one. Fact-packed and light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals little-known facts, the history of how it all began, the etiquette, the famous characters, and is filled with amusing anecdotes.A compendium of the fascinating, strange, and entertaining, The Little Book of Show Jumping can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient sport.

Anne Holland has contributed to many equestrian and national magazines and newspapers and is the author of more than 20 books on horse racing. She was a successful point-to-point rider in the UK and was one of the first women to ride (and win) under National Hunt rules.