Straight From the Horse's Mouth (Paperback)

Roly Armitage

ISBN 10: 1726311465 / ISBN 13: 9781726311465

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018

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Paperback. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Straight From the Horse's Mouth (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1726311465
• ISBN 13: 9781726311465
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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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.