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Riding and Driving Horses: Their Breeding and Rearing (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter Gilbey

 
9780267695010: Riding and Driving Horses: Their Breeding and Rearing (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

How to breed bigger, tougher riding and driving horses at home

Discover proven ideas for strengthening English horse stock, expanding size, and boosting market value with careful matings and practical methods.

This book discusses the need for sizeable, well-made horses kept in England and the value of mixing thoroughbred blood with solid cart-horse lines. It argues that true English stock can meet high demands for hunters, hacks, and carriage horses, while warning against chasing pace at the expense of size, bone, and soundness. Readers will find guidance on selecting mares, crossing races, and building a reliable breeding program that supports national horse economy.
  • Learn why size, bone, and action matter as much as bloodlines
  • Explore mating strategies that combine thoroughbreds with cart or draught mares
  • See how horse societies and premiums influence breed improvement
  • Get historical context on market demand and practical breeding choices for smallholders and breeders
Ideal for readers of agricultural history and practical horse breeding, who want a clear, actionable view of improving riding and driving stock at home.

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