London: Hutchinson, 1954. First edition
Hardcover. 325 pages. ENG
Hardcover. 325 pages. ENG
Condition: GOOD
Spine is cracked between signatures but is still fairly strong. Faint cup ring on front cover. Front panel only of dust jacket pasted inside front cover. Gilt titles and decorations are bright. Black and white photo plates and pedigrees throughout.
North Sydney, Australia: Jack Pollard Pty Ltd, 1976. Sixth edition
Softcover. 487 pages. ENG
Softcover. 487 pages. ENG
Condition: VERY GOOD
Old gift inscription on title page. Light foxing to edges of text block.
Includes photos, charts, index of winners, general index.
Ballantine, 2002
Softcover. 399 pages. ENG
Softcover. 399 pages. ENG
Condition: VERY GOOD
Back corner creased. Previous owner's name inside front cover. Pages are slightly tanned.
Collins, 2007. First edition
Hardcover. 157 pages. ENG
Hardcover. 157 pages. ENG
Condition: FINE / FINE
Clean, unworn copy. No writing or markings. Binding is sound and tight.
Newton Abbot, UK: David & Charles, 1975
Hardcover. 208 pages. ENG
Hardcover. 208 pages. ENG
Condition: VERY GOOD / VERY GOOD
Lower corners lightly bumped. Foxing to edges of text block. Dust jacket spine is faded. Light wear to tips, short tear to upper front corner. Not price clipped.
Includes index. Illustrated with B&W photos.
Guelph, ON: Equine Research Centre, University of Guelph, 1995. First edition
Softcover. 83 pages. ENG
Softcover. 83 pages. ENG
Condition: FINE
Clean, unworn copy. No writing or markings. Binding is sound and tight.
Articles and supplemental notes from two seminars on the Standardbred Industry held at the Equine Research Centre at the University of Guelph. \nArticles include:\n - Practical Aspects of Freezing Semen.\n - Preparing the Mare for Breeding.\n - Emergency Care of Fractures.\n - Pharmaceuticals and Racing.\n - Torsional Loading of the Hoof and Interference.\n - Conditioning the Standardbred.\n - The Musculoskeletal System: Structure, Function and Response to Conditioning of Bones, Muscles, Tendons and Ligaments.\n - Correct and Corrective Shoeing.\n - The Equine Heart Rate Monitor: A Valuable Addition to the Trainer's Toolbox.\n - Raising Successful Racehorses.\n - Upper Airways.\n - Lower Airways.\n - Nebulisation: Entering a New Age in Treatment.
Guelph, ON: Equine Research Centre, University of Guelph, 1994
Softcover. 80 pages. ENG
Softcover. 80 pages. ENG
Condition: FINE
Clean, unworn copy. No writing or markings. Binding is sound and tight.
Notes and articles from a seminar on the Thoroughbred industry held at the Equine Research Centre, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. \n\nArticles include:\n - Breeding Thoroughbreds in a Volatile Market by Bernard McCormack (Windfields Farm)\n - Common Foot Problems of the Thoroughbred in Training by Dr. Ric Redden (International Equine Podiatry Center)\n - Equine Physical Therapy by Mimi Porter (Equine Therapy Co.)\n - Upper Airways by Dr. Huw Llewellyn (Abernant Veterinary Clinic)\n - Lower Airways by Susan Raymond and Dr. Andrew F. Clarke (Equine Research Centre)\n - Identifying the Cause of Breakdowns by Sharyn McKee (Equine Research Centre)\n - Factors to Consider When Assessing Your Barren Mare by Dr. Patrick Hearn (Windfields Farm)\n - Musculoskeletal Development of the Foal by Dr. Janet Douglas (Equine Research Centre)\n - Energy and the Performance Horse by Dr. Joe D. Pagan (Kentucky Equine Research)\n - Nebulisation: Entering a New Age in Treatment by Dr. Andrew F. Clarke (Equine Research Centre)
Mariner Books, 1995
Softcover. 239 pages. ENG
Softcover. 239 pages. ENG
Condition: FINE
Clean, unworn copy. No writing or markings. Binding is sound and tight.
London: Pelham Books, 1988. First edition
Hardcover. 112 pages. ENG
Hardcover. 112 pages. ENG
Condition: VERY GOOD / VERY GOOD
Gift inscription on half-title page. Dust jacket is slightly rubbed, with a tiny dent in front gutter.
Green cloth boards with gilt titles on spine. Illustrated throughout with cartoons. An amusing look at the world of horse racing by the famous jockey, John Francome. He recounts many of his own experiences with owners, trainers, riders and punters, and takes the reader behind the scenes into the world of the professional jockey.
Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 1993
Hardcover. 367 pages. ENG
Hardcover. 367 pages. ENG
Condition: FINE / FINE
Clean, unworn copy. No writing or markings. Binding is sound and tight.
Many b/w and colour illustrations, appendices, notes on sources, index.