Thomas Arthur Shields (3 results)

No Binding. Condition: Good. 550-133. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Printing. Second printing 1915 printed one year after the first (1914). Nice copy in olive green cloth covered boards with triple ruled black line border on frt cover. Few spots on covers, tips and spine ends bumped but no major rub through. Front hinge cracked, front end paper and title page missing. Else VG, crisp, tight and clean 160pp text has a few photographs and illustrated letter begins each chapter. An important work of the day that focuses on breeding, training, nutrition and shoeing with index and several appendices.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the care and training of trotting and pacing horses, written by a team of experts in the field. Published in 1915, it reflects the knowledge and practices of leading trainers and drivers of the day, offering insights into a crucial period in the history of harness racing. The author delves into the intricacies of raising a colt, from its first moments after birth to its readiness for competitive racing. The book covers a wide range of topics, including feeding, grooming, halter breaking, bitting, and shoeing, providing practical advice on every aspect of a horse's development. The emphasis is on ensuring the colt's health and well-being through careful handling, proper nutrition, and a gradual introduction to training, highlighting the importance of patience and a deep understanding of the animal. While the book's methods may not be entirely applicable today, it serves as a valuable historical document and a testament to the enduring principles of horsemanship. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of harness racing in the early 20th century and reminds us of the deep connection between humans and horses that has existed for centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.