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Author : John H. Davis
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)
Download or read book The American Turf written by John H. Davis and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John H. Davis
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ISBN 13 : 9781332323340
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (233 download)
Download or read book The American Turf (Classic Reprint) written by John H. Davis and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The American Turf No dream that I might have had more than a half century ago would have conjured up the multitude that on last Decoration Day I saw pass through the gates of the vastest and the best appointed race course in the world. No fancy of the years gone by could have pictured the popularity of the sport which has so entwined itself about the American thoroughbred. A long cry truly from famed old Governor Gary's Lane, where our own Washington of ever blessed memory presided and where he raced his own horse Magnolia, to the great courses which now cater to the scores of thousands who pay their devoirs to our noble horse. Nor do I believe that we yet have reached our highest in the sport. It is better conserved to-day, it has a more popular patronage, it is better regulated than ever before. It is difficult to maintain one's poise and listen to the croaking of those who allege they fear disaster and already can discern ruin. Racing has had its dark days, as what sport or what man or what nation has not, and it may continue so to have at uncertain periods. But I have been in it a lifetime longer than it has been the good fortune of many to enjoy, and I have seen its good name assailed, and its patrons criticised, and attempts made to thwart its progress; but ever and always it has come out of its difficulties better and stronger than it was. And it did so because of the love of contest which is characteristic of the American people. The American citizen is essentially a man who glories in struggles for supremacy; whether it be man or horse that battles, his sympathies are at once enlisted and aroused. The red blood that courses in his veins - the blood that has built nations and that has made of empires republics - the blood that to-day dominates the world - is quickened by the sight of the contest. It glories in the battles of the thoroughbred, whose blood is uncontaminated and whose life is conquest. Tell me not that the day will ever come when the American citizen will look with either disfavor or indifference on a field of thoroughbreds. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Lyman Horace Weeks
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781332470778
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (77 download)
Download or read book The American Turf written by Lyman Horace Weeks and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-08 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The American Turf: An Historical Account of Racing in the United States, With Biographical Sketches of Turf Celebrities, 1898 Mtion nicSrio; li;is: itl;iincd the highest import: ince;ind popuhirity ornny sport in the United St;ites, while the blood horse has t: ikcn: i position in public estimation only second to that held bv his compeers of Great Britain, the native honle of hisiace. it is true that love ol the horse and interest in his capabilities have never at any time in our history been lackina; on the part of Americans. In this respect, indeeil, our coMnti vmrn ha efrankly confessed their oritiin. and have been line to one of the principal tiaits of chai acter that dislinijuish the Hnlish speaking people. Nc vertheiess, despite the attention that was early given to the lunning turf in this coLintrv. the complete development of this spoil and a full lecognition of ihe importance of the thoroughbred horse have been of comparatively recent growth. It is almost within the remembrance of those now living when racing was conlined to particLilar sections, wlien breeding the noble animals who minister to the highest of sports was conducted on, -1 small scale, and when theii peiloiinances on the tiack awakened, outside of the ciixle especially devoted to racing, only a very limited popular interest. It is our privilege to live at a time when this condition of affairs has passed away almost completely and. it is conlidently hoped, perm.inenth . 1 )isc(iur.igement now no longer confmiUs the sportsman whose intelligent efforts ai edirected towaid the impro-ement of the hoise n-ihe diauiiiisn.ilinn ni his iiowris. lulead there is een exhibiled a libel, d aiui iiicieasiiig degree of public appreciation of the benefit which is thus conferred upon llieiMiiiiiiiinilv.it l.iige. ap.iil hum the mere rclax.ition which the sport affoiiis its p.itroiis. Racing h.is also helped to break down the sectional b.irriers which Innm-ih existed between the v.irious divisions ol our coLintrv. While the turf owes so much of its prest iit popularity, ind success to unsellish devotion ind unslinled expeiidiliiie 11 Ihe p.lit of men of we.illh. it rem.iins a truly democratic sport, the legitimate pleasures of which can be shared ball classes, and which is llierefore eminenllv suited to the spirit 1 h.it animates our n.itional life. The widespre.id interest that is shown in It is no longer limited bv any sectional considerations, ll fuithermore creates hiller general knowledge o(thec.ipabilities of all parts of the land, ind arouses the spirit of national pride, demonstratinir as it does the wonderliil diversity ol natiii.il conditions within the limits of the United States. These things are conspicuously displ.iyed mthe animals that the different sections produce and the modificiltlon and improvement of horseflesh th.it results under variations of soil and climate, j, Moreover, the popularity of the tiirf With the very class whose presence is most needed to irtsute its continued existence and healthy devolpment is, fully assured. Its honors arc, as they should be, sufficient to draw into the ranks of its active supporters those who are foremost in our social and business life. Men of the highest standing and greatest wealth arc numbered among its most active participants. As already intimated, they have taken the lead in raising the standard of the American horse. Their private breeding establishments, conducted on a scale unequaled in any part of the world, have given the most successful and remarkable evidence of the science and skill that can be devoted to the production oj perfect animals, and the appreciation which their efforts call forth is a powerful inducement to others to follow their example. At the same time it is to gentlemen of such character that the patrons of the turf look for the regulation of its affairs upon the basis which alone can render it a spoit worthy of public confidence. In this respect, too. there is every .
Author : J. S. Skinner
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781332249145
Total Pages : 744 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (491 download)
Download or read book American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint) written by J. S. Skinner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 4 Until the season just passed, he had been absent for three years from the state of Virginia, standing in the west; where his get, from mares of good blood, are represented to be very promising; for one of them, out of the dam of Sally Hope, and another, the produce of the dam of Sally McGee, it is stated that very large offers have been refused. It is fair to state further in his behalf, that amongst the causes which have prevented his attaining that height of celebrity to which his blood, figure, and powers would have elevated him, is the fact of his having passed much of his time in Louisa, Orange, Madison, Culpepper, Spotsylvania, and Fauquier counties, where there were few thoroughbred mares, and scarcely one regular racing establishment. On the score of his family, few can sustain higher claims to distinction. One-half of his blood being derived from Sir Archy himself, it will be admitted there is no alloy there. The other branch comes through his dam by the imported Druid; his g. grandam by Americus, his g. g. grandam by the imported Old Janus, his g. g. g. grandam also by Old Janus, his g. g. g. g. grandam by the imported horse Moor's Partner, his g. g. g. g. g. grandam by the imported horse Old Jolly Roger, out of the imported mare Kitty Fisher. Carolinian was bred by Major Philip Claiborne, of Setwood, in Brunswick county, Virginia, and was foaled 28th of May, 1815. In confirmation of his blood, his owners have exhibited a certificate from P. N. Edgar, Esq. from which the following is extracted. Mr. E. it is known has made pedigrees his assiduous study for years, in the compilation of his American Stud Book. "I do certify, that I have traced the pedigree of the celebrated racehorse Carolinian on the General Stud Book of England, and pronounce the aforesaid horse to be thoroughbred, and the whole family whence he has descended I consider to be of as pure blood as any horse either in this country, or in England. Carolinian's blood can be traced in the above book as far back as the following horses in England: - Place's White Turk, imported by Mr. Place, stud-keeper to Oliver Cromwell, in the year 1652, when he was protector. The Lyster or Straddling Turk, 1653. Dodsworth's dam, 1546." Of the performances of Carolinian the account before us is not full, but it authorizes the statement, that he commenced his career at Warrenton, in the autumn of 1818, then three years old, beating Mr. Plumer's mare, by Sir Archy. At Drummondsburgh he won the great postsake, and the high distinction of beating the afterwards so much renowned Virginian. In the race he also beat Mr. Worsham's Quickstep. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : J. S. Skinner
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333847678
Total Pages : 736 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (476 download)
Download or read book American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 3 written by J. S. Skinner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 3: September, 1831 August, 1832 At no period, perhaps, since the horse was subjected to our do minion and use, has the pure blooded strain more rapidly risen in value, from the disesteem into which it had fallen, than it has, in this country, within the last two years; we might, without vanity, say since the commencement of the American Turf Register, for the association of the two facts is sufficiently obvious to be regarded, in some mea sure, as cause and effect. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Charles E. Trevathan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781330542613
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (426 download)
Download or read book The American Thoroughbred (Classic Reprint) written by Charles E. Trevathan and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The American Thoroughbred For the existence of this thing which we call the thoroughbred horse of America, we, in common with all countries of civilization, must give thanks to England. There is not at this day galloping upon the turf of any land under the sun a single animal worthy of the name of race-horse which does not go back through generations to an original English foundation. The American turf is only the English turf transplanted, with some alterations, to a new soil. Our whole instinct for racing comes from our English and Irish ancestry, and we were the first country outside of England itself to begin the breeding of horses for purposes of the turf and for their general improvement. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Lyman Horace Weeks
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
ISBN 13 : 9780344515101
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (151 download)
Download or read book The American Turf written by Lyman Horace Weeks and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Wm. T. Porter
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331932287
Total Pages : 788 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (322 download)
Download or read book American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, 1841, Vol. 12 (Classic Reprint) written by Wm. T. Porter and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-25 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, 1841, Vol. 12 I shall divide the subject into the Walk, the, Trot, the Canter, and the Gallop, all other paces of the old school being artificial and happily obsolete. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : John Stuart Skinner
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333849047
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)
Download or read book American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 7 written by John Stuart Skinner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 7: September, 1835 August, 1836 Janet (virginia Lafayette, ) and Virginia Taylor, out of Coquette, sister to Arab, being each a double Archy. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : John Stuart Skinner
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ISBN 13 : 9780364064351
Total Pages : 982 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (643 download)
Download or read book American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 5 written by John Stuart Skinner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 982 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 5: 1833-1834 In the third volume of the Turf Register, p. 381, the summary was brought down to the fall of 1831, inclusive. We shall now continue the review, inserting some of the fall races which were then omitted. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Patrick Nisbett Edgar
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781527833241
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (332 download)
Download or read book The American Race-Turf Register, Sportsman's Herald, and General Stud Book, Vol. 1 of 2 written by Patrick Nisbett Edgar and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The American Race-Turf Register, Sportsman's Herald, and General Stud Book, Vol. 1 of 2: Containing the Pedigrees of the Most Celebrated Horses, Mares, and Geldings, That Have Distinguished Themselves as Racers on the American Turf The favorable reception I trust it will meet with, from a generous public, demands my warmest wishes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : J. S. Skinner
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333848651
Total Pages : 682 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (486 download)
Download or read book American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 2 written by J. S. Skinner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 2: September, 1830, to August, 1831 The Barbary horse, though in all probability originally descended from an Arabian stock, is neither so handsome nor tall, but stronger, and carries a greater depth of carcass than the Arabian. He has a shorter back, a stronger loin, and a fuller ank; is tractable, docile, and sure-footed; not very spirited, but when urged will discover good speed and vigour, and excellent wind; and when running he runs closer and strides better than the Arabian; and his colour is more usually white. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Author : J. S. Skinner
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780267750153
Total Pages : 698 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (51 download)
Download or read book American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 1 written by J. S. Skinner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-07-29 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 1: September, 1829 Of the Rev. Dr. Parr, a man profoundly learned, and, what might be expected to follow, an exemplary minister, and a liberal christian. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : UNKNOWN. AUTHOR
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781332084852
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (848 download)
Download or read book The American Racing Rules of the American Turf Congress written by UNKNOWN. AUTHOR and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The American Racing Rules of the American Turf Congress: By-Laws, Rules and Regulations, and Betting Rules of the American Running Turf, in Force From and After January 1, 1888 New members may be admitted by a two-thirds vote of the Con gress; but membership shall be confined to chartered clubs or as sociations of good standing, composed of citizens of the locality of the club or association. There shall be an initiation fee of 8100, and each member shall pay $25 annually as dues. The fund aris ing from initiation fees and dues shall be devoted to the current expenses of the Congress. A member, for sufficient cause, may be expelled by a two-thirds vote of the Turf Congress. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : J. S. Skinner
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780484657501
Total Pages : 802 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (575 download)
Download or read book American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, 1839, Vol. 10 (Classic Reprint) written by J. S. Skinner and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-24 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, 1839, Vol. 10 We beg to acknowledge our indebtedness to The Sporting Review for the very spirited and beautiful design of the vignette on our Cover. It was engraved by forbes, a young artist of great promise, who also made the drawing. We are indebted to the same artist for the Race Cup on the Opposite page of the Cover and hardly know whether most to admire his taste in drawing, or his skill as an engraver in either department he has no superior of his years. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : W. T. Porter
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781527795273
Total Pages : 814 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (952 download)
Download or read book The American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, 1844, Vol. 15 (Classic Reprint) written by W. T. Porter and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, 1844, Vol. 15 Loadstone, the Irish Derby crack, -has gone to Isaac Day's, sta ble. He has become the property of Mr. Gregory at. The price of £1400, with 36 1000 extra should' he win the Derby. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Alfred E. T. Watson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781332616916
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (169 download)
Download or read book The Turf (Classic Reprint) written by Alfred E. T. Watson and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-22 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Turf B 2despised, but the great point is whether the horse has speed, stamina, constitution, soundness, and other attributes calculated to render its offspring worthy upholders of the family; and this can only be ascer tained by submitting the animals to the ordeal of preparation and testing them on the course. An infusion of thoroughbred blood confers special and peculiar benefits on those so endowed, whether chargers, hunters, hacks, or carriage horses. The fact has been constantly made obvious when horses of what may be described as the royal strain have drifted out of their own class and been put to try conclusions with their coarser bred cousins. The blood horse - thoroughbred or even half-bred - that comes to carry a soldier or a sportsman in the hunting-field may not have the size and scope of some of his companions, and may not look so well able to bear weight; but as a very general rule his action and courage will unmistakably prove what his breeding signifies. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
