Vintage Saddlebred Books

"The Horse World of the Bluegrass"

Bruce Denbo

Out of print 1980

Great book with an amazing amount of beautiful photographs of famous Kentucky farms, along with a rare photo of Rex McDonald that I personally have never seen before! Featuring George Ford Morris photographs and prints, some of which are not in “Portraitures Of Horses” . Stories on famous Kentucky farms such as: Green Tree Farm which was once Elkton farm who owned Rex McDonald, Lou Chief and Miss Barth, Castleton/Dodge farm with photos of Wing Commander, Frances Dodge on Socko, and also riding the famous Greyhound. Dixiana Farm with photo of Beau Wolf, Pin Oak Farm with Parading Lady. Also included are photos of the trophy rooms from these famous farms. Photos include: Lovers Sensation, Wing Commander, The Stallions at Winganeek. Including George Ford Morris art & photos of Kings Genius, Rex Peavine,Bourbon King, Jeb Stuart, Chester Dare, Highland Denmark, Montgomery Chief, Bourbon King, Gaines Denmark, Emily, Lovely Kalarama, Dream Waltz, Roxie Highland. Beautiful book with the most beautiful photos and art work. Great for any collection.

246 pgs book is in Great + condition

The Horse Review Portofolio's

Great Sires, Great Dams, Trotting Champs, Pacing Champs

$150.00

"George Ford Morris Art"

Rare set of 4 individual books originally published 1896 and replublished in 1981. Books are in excellent condition, and feature Over 70 pages of full page artwork by George Ford Morris and Robert Dickey. Amazing set of books that are a must have!

"Who's Who in Saddlebreds 1986-91

$25.00

Great Book front cover is embossed "Ray Pittman" who was a Saddlbred Trainer in excellent condition.

"American Horse Show Assc. Official Horse Show Record 1935 Vol. II"

SOLD

Great condition with 493 pages in total.

"The Saddle Horse"

Lance Phillips

$65.00

This book has been treasured by all who have had the pleasure of owning this amazing book, In this informative and highly readable book, Lance Phillips, breeder, trainer, judge and authority on horsemanship, traces the development from the Begining down to 1964. Starting with a short history of the breed and it's development, with chapters on Equine Psychology, Training the stubborn Two-year old, Breaking to ride, The rack & Slow gait,The various gaits and their teaching and Development, Selection and care of the saddle horse plus more!

This World Champion trainer tells you in detail step-by-step methods to get your horse to that world championship level, including step-by-step handling and training from the day the foal is dropped with special detail to The model saddlebred, 3-Gaited,Fine Harness & The 5-Gaited saddle horse.

In Addition there are over 130 illustrations augmenting and amplifying the step-by-step training techniques. These large full or half page illustrations/Paintings & photographs Show some of the most famous saddle horses to ever grace the tanbark such as, a rare photo of Geo. Ford Morris Riding Glen Chief, Bourbon King, Rex McDonald, Wing Commander, Rare Chief of longview under harness, Bourbon Chief, Mass Of Gold, The lemon Drop Kid, Daydream, Stonewall King, Oak hill Chief, plus many others besides Portraitures Of Horses this book by far has the most George Ford Morris Photos/Paintings than any other.

Whether you are interested in in saddlebreds for pleasure or show this is a must have for your collection

In Great condition

"Here's Who in horses of the pacific Coast"

single publication 1945

SOLD

173pgs in excellent condition.

"The American Saddle Horse"

Earl Farshler

1938

SOLD

Classic book on the evolution, origin and development of the American Saddlebred. Published in 1938 it is amazing to see how far they thought the breed came in 1938! What a difference 70 years makes! This is a staple in every Saddlebred Collection. Great condition 280pgs.