Required reading list

[jmy319]

I'm wanting to build up my thoroughbred library. What 5- 10 books would you consider "required reading" or that were most helpful to you as far as pedigrees, breeding, etc. goes. I'm not necessarily looking for books on individual horses, as I have lots of those. Thanks.

[madelyn]

Avalyn Hunter's American Classic Pedigrees, for one.

[Thunder]

Not exactly TB, but a wild horse journey. [i]Cloud: Wild stallion of the Rockies. This is a book to read by the fireplace with a hot cup of chocolate, topped off with shavings of dark chocolate and white, luscious cream on top. The ash wood crackling and every now and then the hot embers rising up. This happens in my back yard: The Pryor Mountains. This is a good read. By the way, myself and a great friend of mine observed some wild horses about 3 weeks ago when out buffalo hunting. Hope you select a diverse selection of horsey books.

[pokeyman]

Authors-

Ken Mclean, Clive Harper, and Jack Glengarry....Any of their stuff is excellent for pedigrees and breeding.

Happy Reading!!

[wilf]

"Men and Horses I have known" by The Honourable George Lambton.

[CA Michael]

"The Great Breeders and Their Methods" by Abe Hewitt

"Champions" by the Daily Racing Form

"Breeding to Race" by Sir Rhys Llewellyn

"Stakes Winners of 2005" and all previous editions, by The Blood Horse

"Auctions of 2005" and all previous editions, by The Blood Horse

[arganaut]

BREEDING THE RACEHORSE by Federico Tesio
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[imnumberjuan]

jmy

great minds think alike. An interesting one I read recently was Stud: Adventrues in Breeding by Kevin Conley. One of the interesting chapters is based on the Hancocks - and a interesting point is on the "value" genetically and finanically of studs that cover more often than others - the example was Seek the Gold vs Woodman.

Another one I really liked was Big Red of Meadow Stable: Secretariat, the making of a champion by William Nack. It covers from the foaling of Secretariat through his syndication to his retirement, as well as background on Penny Chenery's family.

those are my two reccomendations... bit sure they are must haves but definately interesting reads.

[Stevie Belmont]

I'm wanting to build up my thoroughbred library. What 5- 10 books would you consider "required reading" or that were most helpful to you as far as pedigrees, breeding, etc. goes. I'm not necessarily looking for books on individual horses, as I have lots of those. Thanks.

The essential "History of Thoroughbred Racing In America"

By William Robertson

If you want handicapping I have some good titles that should be read.

[Lucy]

Personally, I'm partial to the books of raw data - studbooks, chartbooks, racing manuals, and the like.

However, I heartily second Stevie's suggestion of the Robertson book...and if you can find the Thoroughbred Record's 'Hoofprints Of The Century', that contains 100 years worth of tidbits which give a great deal of insight into the sport's evolving trends and practices.

[Stevie Belmont]

I'm a handicapper, but have interest in all aspects of racing. One needs to know all there is to know if they are to be considered to have knowledge of the american thoroughbred.

Another book I have that I thnk is good for anyone interested in famous sires is "Dynasties"

By Edward L. Bowen

I belive it's a Bloodhorse publication.

[jmy319]

Thanks for all the great ideas. It's never too soon to buy yourself an early christmas present