Straight From the Horse's Mouth

Armitage, Roly

ISBN 10: 1726311465 / ISBN 13: 9781726311465

Published by Roly Armitage, 2018

About this Item

Armitage, Roly STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH Roly Armitage 2018 Fine 117pp. 8vo. Cover shows little wear with some light bumping at the corners and spine. Previous owner wrote their initials at the top of the first page. Text is clean and binding is strong. Overall book is in fine condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Straight From the Horse's Mouth
• Publisher: Roly Armitage
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1726311465
• ISBN 13: 9781726311465
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

An easy to understand explanation of many of the facets of the horse business written by a former veterinarian who is expert in all aspects of the business. Some of his achievements: President of the Canadian Standardbred Horse Society (1974-76), President of the Canadian Trotting Association (1976-1980), President and General Manager of the Rideau Carleton Raceway (nine years), Veterinarian of the Year, Ontario Veterinarians Association (1982), Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (1999), Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame (2000), Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Distinguished Alumus of the Year (2013).Dr. Armitage is still very active in the horse racing sport travelling with his son to tracks in Canada and the USA to cheer on his son's entries.The reader will be taken from the process of choosing the correct dam and sire to the excitement of the resulting progeny racing at the track.The pitfalls of the sport are also explained - many times in a humorous manner. A 'must read' for those new to the sport as well as the seasoned veterans.