Sallie Walrond

  • 7

    Catalog books

  • 6

    Works

  • 1983 to 1999

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Sallie Walrond writes clearly and practically about carriage driving with an instructional focus. Her book Judging Carriage Driving (1994) breaks down the criteria judges use, offering concise explanations of turnout, performance, and presentation to help competitors and officials evaluate entries more confidently.

Walrond’s voice is methodical and detail-oriented, aimed at readers involved in the sport rather than casual enthusiasts. The book’s 128 pages concentrate on applied guidance—scoring, common faults, and what judges look for—making it a compact reference for those preparing for or serving in driving events.

Best Place To Start

Judging Carriage Driving

Trafalgar Square • 1994 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Practical carriage driving instruction • Judging standards and criteria • Clear, concise guidance

Genres and themes: How-to equestrian manual • Competitive judging focus • Technical and observational skills

Who this author is best for: Good for carriage drivers, judges, and equestrian event organizers seeking straightforward, practical instruction.

Start with Judging Carriage Driving to learn the rules and scoring approach; use it alongside current event regulations for context.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Judging Carriage Driving

    Trafalgar Square • 1994 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1994 • 128 pages.

  2. Driving a Harness Horse

    Trafalgar Square • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 150 pages.

  3. The Encyclopedia Of Carriage Driving

    Trafalgar Square • 1996 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  4. Handling Your Problem Horse

    Motorbooks Intl • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 159 pages.

  5. Looking at Carriages

    J. A. Allen • 1990 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1990 • 285 pages.

  6. Your Problem Horse

    Michael Joseph • 1983 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1983 • 160 pages.

  7. Driving Questions Answered

    Half Halt Pr • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 24 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Judging Carriage Driving is the easier short commitment, while Driving a Harness Horse asks for more reading time up front.
  • Judging Carriage Driving gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Driving a Harness Horse leans later in the catalog.

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