68 spiral bound pages in black plastic comb, cover is taupe colored paper with black line drawing of two stallions fighting and black titles. Landscape format measures 8.5" tall x 11" wide. Laid in is a four-fold brochure entitled The Horse That Made America: The American Mustang, An American Mustang Association Breeders & Inspector's List revised for 1983, A double-sided page of 3 clipped saved articles by author Diane Bock submitted in the 70s and 80s. As well as a vintage order form for back issues, handbooks and other pamphlets. Very rare and in VG condition! View More...
14th printing paperback in photo-illustrated card covers with one small rub with bit of color loss on frt, negligible surface soil on rear cover, else fine. No names or tears. Well illustrated 56 pp stapled booklet which addresses all one would need to know about the female side of the breeding process. Includes The Automatic Almanac which is a rotating tool that gives an estimate of the date the foal will arrive based on the last day the mare was covered. View More...
1896 hardcover in red cloth covered boards with black illustration/titles, spine ends bumped/rubbed, tips remain sharp. No writing, no tears or soil in the 271pp text. Exceedingly rare in hardcover. Contents include: Intro/ Colt Training/ Subjection/ Kicking/ Balking/ Shying/ Running Away/ Bad to Shoe/ Halter Pulling/ Description of Appliances/ Promiscuous Vices/ The Overcheck and Curb Bit/ Teaching Tricks/ Personal Experiences/ Testimony of Others/ Timely Facts a Maxims/ Appendix. View More...
Rare Abercrombie & Fitch book in fair dj showing one long chip 1/2" deep across head of front panel, and several along spine edge. See images, now in new mylar and displays well. Revised & enlarged from the first printing. Horsewoman Pat Smythe states in her preface "Brigadier Lyndon Bolton is that rare combination, a man who has not only excelled in the practice of riding, but who has thought long and deeply on the theory that lies behind successful practice. He has explained his object which is to deal more with 'what to do' in training the horse rather than 'how to do it'. This is a far mor... View More...
VG VHS tape in original pictorial snap-lock hard plastic case. No date listed, circa 1980's? Scarce video covers 5 subjects on one video: Training the Young Horse 27 mins/ The Riding Position 17 mins/ The Rider's Aids 20 mins/ The Basic Paces 24 mins/ Dressage Movements 22 mins. View More...
As new 211 pp glossy hardcover without names, tears or soil. Perfect for the new owner whether English or Western tack is chosen. Chapters include: The Right Horse/ Getting to Know Each Other/ Horse Psychology/ Training Basics/ The Human Touch/ Pressure Points/ Tying and Haltering/ Leading and Ground Manners/ Lunging/ Trailering/ Saddle Safety/ Getting On/ Tough Stuff/ Appendix: Catalog List. View More...
Lovely red hardcover is tight, crisp and unmarked. Price clipped dj in in new mylar displays beautifully. More than presentable. 160 pp . Well illustrated, practical help for those about to handle, lunge, long-rein, and back horses, together with explanation of the reasoning behind the various methods and practices. View More...
Solid 3rd printing hardcover in discolored taupe/green cloth boards w/black titles. Tips and spine ends sharp, illustrated endpapers, tasteful color bookplate from former owner on verso fep. 130 pp text clean. Includes: Foreword/ The Author/ Selection of Racing Material/ Breaking Yearlings/ Training 2-Year-Olds/ 3-Year-Olds and Older Horses/ Mud Horses, Grass Horses and Steeplechasers, The Condition Book/ Stable Management/ Feeding/ Care of the Feet/ Minor Injuries/ Miscellaneous Ailments/ Racing Strategy/ Owner-Trainer Relationships. View More...
1st printing 1944 stapled paperback in beige card covers with brown text and illustration of a spooked colt. Negligible wear at periphery. Book is tight & bright save for two tidy ink address stamps of a former owner on inside cover and foot of last page, 86pp text is crisp and clean. Title continues "A Man's Friend The Instincts of a Lower Animal, the Colt, and His Remarkable Power. A life time of fine training insures you proper success". View More...
1st printing 1937 stapled paperback in grey card covers with black text and illustration of a cowboy riding a rearing horse. Light browning at cover periphery. Book is tight & bright save for two tidy ink address stamps of a former owner on inside cover and foot of last page, 96pp text is crisp and clean. Title continues "The secrets of breaking, training and educating unbroke and vicious horses. What to do and how to do it. Invaluable resource. View More...
Tight bright reprint hardcover in lightly soiled green boards with gilt title on spine. DJ in new mylar shows a chip at lower front panel fore edge and a taped tear on back panel but displays well. 112 pp. Much sought work from a dynamic British duo which draws on two case histories to demonstrate precisely what is involved in finding and choosing your project, what to look for and what to avoid. From assessing his potential and planning the training program through initial preparation and work in the loose school and over poles to riding away and further training. View More...
Blue grained card covers with red plastic comb spine, silver gilt horse and titles on cover. Light color loss at tips, micro rub at upper cover fore edge, frt cover lifting along fore edge. Advisors: William Du Pont Jr./ Walter M. Jeffords/ George D. Widener, A.B. Hancock Jr., Dr. Richard E. Shope. General Chairman Dr. F.E. Hull. Based on lectures and other material presented at the various Stud Managers Courses held at the University of Kentucky in 1951-1952-1953-1954. 213 pp. View More...
Cover shows Deputy Governor, MD's 1988 horse of the year in full gallop. Thick, paperback magazine shows color loss at lightly brushed corners. 386 pp. Text tight and bright, light crease on cover, otherwise fine. Color and b/w photos, maps and illustrations. Statistics and results of North American racing, as given in Maryland Horse, are based upon the copyrighted charts and tabulations of Daily Racing Form, Inc. Special line drawings by Paul Brown. View More...
First edition glossy 'time capsule' condition 1964 paperback SIGNED by author Dennis Craig on the title page. Not presented to anyone in particular, He crossed out his name that was printed as published, and wrote it underneath in black felt tip. Covers show no creases, corners are not bent. 183 crisp white, unmarked pages. More than suitable for gift giving. Ever since Bruce Lowe and the Figure System revolutionized ideas about the mating of Thoroughbreds, breeders have been preoccupied with the question: 'Which are the best Thoroughbred families?' Dennis Craig has reopened the whole... View More...
Fine hardcover in fine unclipped dj in new mylar. Author presentation copy signed/dated on title page: For Heidi Best wishes for a lifetime of good riding. Paul D. Cronin 12-3-04. 285 pp. View More...
1st Edition near fine hard cover with bumped spine ends, dedication on fep, 144 pp text crisp and unmarked. Illustrated orange dj shows a photo of a pretty dapple grey horse in a show ring is sunned on spine but displays well in new mylar. Well iIllustrated with b/w drawings, photos and line illustrations of fat show horses under saddle and in hand. Uncommon book covers Breeding/ Founding a Stud/ Handling Foals/ Weaning/ Health in Stables/ Stable Work and Staff/ The Brood Mare/ The Stallion/ Horse Care in Winter and many more. View More...
1st edition hardcover in black pebbled leather boards with bright gilt titles. 700 pp crisp and unmarked. Beautiful copy with former owners inkless, embossed name circle on upper fore-edge of first three pages and touch of age-toning on edge of page block. View More...
91pp paperback in good condition with two spine cracks but no loose leaves (yet). Solid working copy of an amateur horse breeder who wrote this book for other amateur or newbie horse owners, with a 'less painful' glass half full perspective. Quaint line drawings by the author along with a b/w photo frontis of her and one of the babies she raised. A simple memoir style offering with reminiscences from 'back in the day' circa 1950s-70s and encourages newbies to learn how to train horses then do it yourself rather than paying someone to start your colt, which gives you a horse that your trainer ... View More...
First printing 93pp paperback in salmon card covers with black titles shows rubbed tips and .75" round soil spot on cover not covering any text, 1/2" salmon 'splash' of color transfer on rep. Inner hinge reinforced, few archival tape repairs over some short closed tears inside, along with some yellow highlighting and a few now unfolded dog ears. Still a good solid pocket sized working copy of an uncommon breed reference. Includes 5000 horses over the span of 102 years showing each horses' Sire, Dam and Sire of Dam. Intro/ A few pages of lists of interest followed by an alphabetical break do... View More...
First edition hardcover/dust wrapper in beige cloth covered boards with bumped tips and sharp tips. 173pp text is crisp, unmarked and well illustrated with b/w photos. Unclipped dust wrapper shows color loss from storage and small chips on spine ends. From choosing a stud to entering the show ring, this slim volume covers all. View More...
