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FOR SALE:  Equine Research Quarter Horse Reference books published by Don M. Wagoner:  Volume 1- 1972 "Big Book"  hardcover, 630 pages, 1975 QH Supplement, hardcover; 1976 QH Supplement, hardcover. $75. for all three books. Phone: 585-494-0194 or  jbrown5'at'rochester.rr.com (posted 9-16-08)

FOR SALE:  4 out-of-print Thoroughbred books:  All books are in excellent condition and come from the breeding library of now defunct Wittway Farms;  they were given to me by the former Vice President and Director of Breeding Operations of that establishment. I will sell together or as separates and can accept check or money order. Books will be sent via certified mail for the protection of both the buyer and seller. For more information or to make an offer, please contact me via phone (859) 585-5226 or e-mail dirison11@transy.edu (Posted 6-7-2008)

THE X-FACTOR: What it is & How to Find It  by Marianna Haun
A 208 page paperback that discusses the relationship between inherited heart size and racing performance in thoroughbreds. A useful primer for any one from a geneticist interested in bloodlines to the established breeder. Cheapest listings on BookFinder run from $400.00 (run ISBN 0929346467 and check for yourself).   For more information or to make an offer, please contact me via phone (859) 585-5226 or e-mail dirison11@transy.edu  MAKE OFFER

THE GREAT BREEDERS AND THEIR METHODS by Abram S. Hewitt
A 390 page hardback, published in Lexington, Kentucky by the Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, chronicling the best breeders in industry history. Included are the Belmonts, Keeneland Racecourse namesake John R. Keene, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, John E., Preston and Anita Madden of Hamburg Place, Frederico Tesio, the Aga Khan, the Wright heirs of former powerhouse Calumet Farm and others. Cheapest listings on BookFinder run from $100 (run title to check). For more information or to make an offer, please contact me via phone (859) 585-5226 or e-mail dirison11@transy.edu 
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TESIO: MASTER OF MATINGS by Ken McLean
An interesting book in excellent condition, this volume highlights the breeding successes of industry giant Frederico
Tesio. A highly resourceful pedigree index is included in the book. Cheapest listings on BookFinder run from $575 (run
ISBN 0725518065 to check). For more information or to make an offer, please contact me via phone (859) 585-5226 or e-mail dirison11@transy.edu  MAKE OFFER

GENETIC HERITAGE by Ken McLean
Also in excellent condition, this book discusses the effects of mitochondrial DNA on the practice of breeding. A must-read for any horseman, the book notes practices of such industry greats as Governor and Mrs. Brereton C. Jones, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Robert Clay, Queen Elizabeth II, Ambassador William S. Farrish, Stavros Niarchos, Leslie Combs, the late Wm. T. Young, Sr., and others. Cheapest listings on BookFinder run from $195 (run ISBN 0961943211 to check). For more information or to make an offer, please contact me via phone (859) 585-5226 or e-mail dirison11@transy.edu  MAKE OFFER.


SIRE LINES by Abe Hewitt - For anyone interested in TB pedigrees, I have a first edition copy of Sire Lines by Abe Hewitt for sale for $95. I have seen them at $150-$200. The covers got wet along the way and are warped about 1/4". Shipping is included. Payment by PayPal at les@bluegrass.net is cool or a check  made out to Les Brinsfield, Box 1736, Lexington KY 40588  (Email me prior to payment to verify the book is still available). (posted 5-19-08)

 

Speed and the Quarter Horse:  A Payload of Sprinters   (Nelson C. Nye)
Out-of-print.  These are uncirculated copies, in original boxes and shrink-wrap. Mint condition. High quality, historically important,   a collector item that will gain in value.  Hardcover, simulated leather with beautiful dust jacket.  This small supply is almost gone.  A fabulous find. When these are gone,  there will be no second chance.  $150. includes shipping and insurance.  See excerpts/photos.   Contact Andrea hoofnote@wamego.net or phone 785-456-8600.

FOR SALE:  HORSE LOVERS MAGAZINE:    (CM) = cover missing.
1950 -- OCT – NOV - DEC
1951 -- FEB/MAR (CM) – APR/MAY – JUN/JUL – AUG/SEP – DEC/JAN ’52
1952 -- FEB/MAR – APR/MAY – JUN/JUL – OCT/NOV
1953 -- FEB/MAR – JUN/JUL – AUG/SEP – DEC/JAN ‘54
1954 -- FEB/MAR – APR/MAY – JUN/JUL – AUG/SEP - OCT/NOV - DEC/JAN ‘55
1955 -- APR/MAY – JUN/JUL – AUG/SEP - OCT/NOV - DEC/JAN ‘56
1956 -- FEB/MAR – APR/MAY – JUN/JUL – AUG/SEP
1957 -- FEB/MAR – APR/MAY – JUN/JUL – AUG/SEP - OCT/NOV - DEC/JAN ‘58
1958 -- FEB/MAR – JUL - SEP
1960 -- JUL
1961 -- MAR
1966 -- SEP/OCT  (CM)

Check back (or make offer)  for lists of:
             Paint Horse Journals,
(1980 - 2003)
             QH Journals (Sept 1948 - first volume, thru Dec 2000.)
             Some multiple copies.
 $1200.00 OBO plus actual shipping cost..
Contact: bonniecdoc@hotmail.com (updated 3-15-08)

 

MAGAZINES FOR SALE (shipping (PP) paid on some items  I can be reached at phone: 920-987-5146 or roz'at'dotnet.com. (updated 5-19-2008)


56 Eastern/Western Quarter Horse Journals 1970' & 1980's $100.

3 hard cover books: 
KING
by Frank Holms; DOC BAR by Gala Nettles; FAME & GLORY by Gala Nettles.  All 1st Edition (not so stated) $90/PP

3 hard cover books:
KING RANCH & LITTLE PEPPY
- Vols 1, 2 & 3, by Gala Nettles. 1st Edition, but not so stated  $100/PP

Speed and The Quarter Horse: a Payload of Sprinters by Nelson C Nye /1973 $100/PP

9 issues Back In The Saddle 1950 (8 have small holes punches in bound edge/probly for putting them in a two ring binder- these hole do not interfere with any of the articles, etc) January is the Stock Issue, March is the Stallion Issue, April Special Stallion Issue, May Broodmare Issue. Some of the articles w/ pictures in these are Jodie Earl, Jessie James, Sobre, Tom L Burnett, Hollywood Gold, Steel Dust, Star Duster, Leo, Air Cobra (TB) & Muchacho de Oro + other article & lots of pictures. {January Issue has one small ad clipped from it} $65/PP

10 Bird Tail Ranch Sale catalogs 1989,1990,92,93,97,99, 01,02,04,05. stories about BirdTail Ranch & some of their horse w/pics, pictures of refernce sire & sales horse. $25/PP

Promotion catalog West Texas Stallion Syndication/Cutting Horse Traning & Sales. 3 page article with pictures on Rey Jay; Profile on owner Bob Mote; article about the facility & stallions (pictured) Tamu Zantanon Rey (one of only 4 stallions by Rey Jay), Switch Olena, Blaze Drift & Freckles Solis. $20/PP

 31 magazines 19) QUARTER HORSE DIGEST 1) 1960 6) 1961 2) 1962, 1964 2) 1965 Great Plains QUARTER HORSE 3) 1959 $75/PP

1946 Palomino Horse Magazine Some of the pictures: Frontera Sugar ( dam of Sugar Bars), Dark Secret, Bonanza Del Sur (2 pic), + others 1 page has come lose from staples- but magazine is complete & in good Condition 1966 (June) Palomino Horse Silver Anniversary Issue 11 PHBA Champions pictured on the cover. Lots of pictures to mention a few Honey Dodger, Desert Dawn, Cutter Bill, Yellow Posoe, Fred's Sheik 1991 (June) Palomino Horse Magazine 50th Annviersary issue, Cover is a Palomino painted by Orren Mixter ( also article on Mixer), some of the pictures 1st PHBA Champ, 1st youth Champion, PHBA HAll OF FAME and more $25/PP

Quarter Horse Journal January 1950 Article on Bob Wade with pictures,

65 FQHR Bi-Monthly Magazines ( complete set 1st issure thru Dec06/ Jan2007) all in archival sheet protectors $120/PP

How To Enjoy The Quarter Horse by Willard H Porter/ 1973/ hard cover/w dust jacket $15/PP

Western Equatition, Horsemanship and Showmanship by Dewight Stewart/ 1st edition/hard cover/signed by author $20/PP

The American Quarter Horse by Jack Widmer/1st edition1959/ hard cover/ w dust jacket $20/PP

The American Quarter Horse by Betty Lou Phillips/ 1979/hard cover/ w dust jacket $15/PP

Champions of the Quarter Track by Nelson C Nye/ apears to be 1st edition 1950 but not stated $65./PP

The Quarter Horse by Walter D Osborn/ 1972 edition/ hard cover  $15/PP

Stud Book/ National Quarter Horse Breeders Assoc/ permanent stud book #2/ horses 5001 thru 10510/ hard cover/ like new condition/ many horse photos $70/PP

The Palomino Horse by Doreen M Norton/ 1st edition/ hard cover/ pictures/ $90/PP

The First Twenty Quarter Horses by Victoria Anne Short/ 1st edition/ soft cover / like new condition $50/PP

The Real American Quarter Horse: Versatile Athletes who proved Supreme. by Paul Mattson/ soft cover/ 1st edition/ signed, dated & numbered  by author/ also a photo copy of hand written letter dated & signed explaining about the numbered copy $95/PP

Whirlaway - the life and times of a great racer- by Bert Clark Thayer/ 1st edition/hard cover/ lots of photos $35/PP

Fabulous Quarter Horse: Steel Dust by Wayne Gard / apears to be 1st edition 1958 but not so stated/ hard cover/ some rubing on top & bottom of binding $30/PP

Great Moments in Quarter Racing History by Nelson C Nye/ hard cover w/ dust jacket/ appears to be 1st edition1983 but not stated $45./PP

Outstanding Modern Quarter Horse Sires by Nelson C Nye/ hard cover w/ clear protective cover/ 1st edition/ signed w/ 1948 date by author / photos $80/PP

The Most Influential QUARTER HORSE SIRES by Andrea Laycock Pitzer/apears to be 1st edition 1987 but not stated/ signed by author/soft cover $75/PP

Cajun-Bred Running Horses by F S LeBlanc 1st edition, signed by author, w/dust jacket $100/PP

The Quarter Horse by Bob Denhardt 3 vol set ( 1941, 1945 & 1950) $175/PP

The Horse of the America's by Robert Denhardt 1948 edition/hard cover/B & W photos $35/PP

How to ride & train the western hore: Beery School of Horsemanship by Pete Moss 1967 no dust jackets -7 booklets $25/PP

5 vols 1 thru 5 - 1st edition/ soft cover The Foundation Quarter Horse Directory by Dillon Shook/ new condition/ lots of pictures $50/PP

7 CowHorse Books/ published by FQHR/ soft covers/ all 1st Edition/1st Printing/ new condition $70/PP

The Horse in the West by Bradley Smith 1st Edition 1969/hard cover/dust jacket/  $20/PP

4 original AQHA Stud Books /soft covers( #3 has some damage to cover & first few pages at the bottom/does not affect any of the information/ all have heavy clear covers. Good shape for the age. Lots of pictures $350/PP

9 original Palomino Horse Breeders Stud Books/ soft covers. 2 are supplements to vol 1 (supplement 2 has a little damage at top of binding)  $425/PP

7 Legends books published by the Western Horseman/  Vols. 1 ( #588 of 1,000), 2(#142 0f 1,500) & 3 (#265 of 1,000) are Hard Covered numbered copies/ w/dust jackets. 4 thru 7 soft covers $350/PP

They Rode Good Horses ( The First Fifty Years of the Am. QH Association) w/dust jacket) by Don Hedgpeth /c 1990  $80/PP

History of the All American Futurity - compiled by Mankin Stokes. Hard Cover w/dust jacket $45/PP

Using the American Quarter Horse by L.N. Sikes  lst Edition $20/PP
2nd copy  Using the Am QH 
2nd edition w/dust jacket $15/PP

Saga of the American Quarter Horse /1st retitled edition 1991 / by Barbara Muse Huntington/ dust jackt/ signed by author $55/PP

9 vol set Quarter Reference ( 1972 thru 1980) hard covers $175

60+ NFQHJ - 1997 Sept (first magazine) & Dec; 1998 all but Dec; 1999 minus Feb & Dec; 2000 Jan/Feb, May/June; 2002 July/Aug, May/June; 2003,04,05, 06 , 07, 08  $80/PP

7 SpeedHorse - Broodmares issues 1978 & 1983; Feb & March 1980; Jan. 1981; Jan & April 1983 $30/PP

17 Buckskin & Foundation Quarter Horse ( no longer published) July/Aug, Nov/Dec 1999;  Jan/Feb, Mrch/April, July/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec 2000; Jan/Feb, Mch/Aprl, May/June, July/Aug, Spt/Oct, Dec01/Jan02; Feb/Mch, Apl/May, Jun/July 2002 & Dec 02/Jan 03. (all in archivel sheet protectors)$45/PP


The above MAGAZINES FOR SALE (shipping (PP) paid on some items.  I can be reached at phone: 920-987-5146 or roz'at'dotnet.com. (updated 5-19-2008)

 

FOR SALE:  Quarter Racing Digest 1940-1976 Equine Research. By Don M Wagner of Equine Research. One of the most important books I have used. Bought 2 of them and only need one. Covers horses of the AQHA that received an ROM on the track, their race earnings, speed index, points, ROM year, wins, place and shows, year foaled, color gender. Valuable research book. ROM earners listed by their name and under sire and dam. 1346 pages. Non smoking home. New. $335.00 ssjpedigrees@gcnet.com  Paypal accepted! (posted 2-19-07)

1974 Quarter Horse Reference Equine Research BIG BOOK!. By Don M. Wagner of Equine Research. Covers American Quarter Horse Association horses up to 1974. Includes supreme champions; AQHA champion; honor roll; high point; race horses, track record holders, stakes winners, producers. Some pictures of stallions standing at that time. A must for any pedigree buff! Binding is loose but no pages are. Yellowing on edges. Has been used, but has lots of use left. Non smoking home. $40.00 ssjpedigrees@gcnet.com  Paypal accepted!  (posted 2-19-07)

1997 Arabian Horse Bookshelf This is a CD-ROM. 1997 Arabian Bookshelf. Has pedigrees of US and Foreign arabian horses. Handy for breeders and researchers. $65.00 ssjpedigrees@gcnet.com  Paypal accepted! (posted 2-19-07)

1920-1997 American Produce Records on CD-ROM. 1920-1997. Provides a complete record of all foals produced by thoroughbred mares in North America. Excellent condition. Search pedigrees through dam side. Has race records of mare's offspring. Valuable for breeders and pedigree researchers. From BRIS. Handy if you don't have the thoroughbred stud books. $105.00 ssjpedigrees@gcnet.com  Paypal accepted! (posted 2-19-07)

1940-1999 American Produce Records on CD-ROM. 1940-1999. Provides a complete record of all foals produced by thoroughbred mares in North America. Excellent condition. Search pedigrees through dam side. Has race records of mare's offspring. Valuable for breeders and pedigree researchers. From BRIS. Handy if you don't have the thoroughbred stud books. $135.00. ssjpedigrees@gcnet.com  Paypal accepted! (posted 2-19-07)

1950-1988 American Produce Records (printed). Provides a complete record of all foals produced by thoroughbred mares in North America for a period of 38 years. Twelve volume set, all bound in red three-ring binders. Excellent condition. $70.00 includes shipping ssjpedigrees@gcnet.com  Paypal accepted! (posted 2-19-07)

FOR SALE: Complete set AQHA Stud Books: Volumes 1-thru 56 with 2-volume Errata. Very Good Condition. $2,000.  Phone 785-265-3745. Kansas (posted 8-15-06)

FOR SALE:  Quarter Horse Reference Books: 1994 big book with 4 supplements.  $750. Phone 785-265-3745. Kansas (posted 8-15-06)

FOR SALE:  Old rare Vet book: DISEASES OF THE HORSE: Published 1903 US Dept of Agriculture,  some wear. $500.  Phone: 785-265-3745. Kansas (posted 8-15-06)

Many old and rare AQHA books, magazines.  Also, AQHA Stud Books, Complete Set: Vol: 1-5, 6-12, 11-12, 13-14, 15 through 56. Price reduced to $1,000 for quick sale, offers considered. Also have many APHA stud books. Located in Montana. Posting for a horse owner without a computer; please e-mail maneckesporthorse'at'yahoo.com  for contact information and further details. (posted 4-12-06)

FOR SALE:  Boxes of Western Horseman magazines 1969 thru 1990 issues. Not complete but in good condition. $5/piece. (Also: Complete set of AQHA stud books, like new. Green bound, complete set with indexes.) Contact: devers'at'barrelhorse.com    Phone: (806) 435-6441 (posted 3-25-2006)

FOR SALE:  Mason Farrier Improved (The Gentlemans New Pocket Farrier) , Fourth edition, printed 1828 by Peter Cottom; author: Richard Mason M.D.  New binding, foxing on pages, all plates complete. Phone: 970-675-8920.  Email: rgsawing@lexry.com  (posted 3-14-2006)

WANTED: the book "Tesio: Master of Matings" by Ken McLean. Kaye Kilgour. Email: goldens@iprimus.com.au  (posted 4-23-05)

 
 

1994 Cutting & Reining Horse Sale Price Guide  
$10  on sale now.  plus shipping.  ORDER

Statistics from the 1994 top 25 Cutting and Reining horse sales across the nation.  (Similar to book below) 112 pg.  Softcover. 

1996 Cutting & Reining Horse Sale Price Guide  
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Statistics from the 1996 top 18 Cutting Sales,  3 Major Reining & Reined Cowhorse Sales,  2 Halter/Pleasure Sales (Congress and AQHA World Sale.)   Sales are analyzed and presented in 29 charts to help horse buyers estimate the value of a horse based on age and bloodlines.  It also provides insight for consignors and buyers regarding which sales might offer an advantage to them.   The Guide lists leading sires of horses sold,  breaking that down by age,   etc.  It also provides  lists of leading buyers and sellers.  Unique "magic cross"  chart lists the leading sires of offspring sold,   crossing them with the maternal grandsires to see which cross produced the highest selling offspring.  The 1996 highest selling horses are listed in a chart which includes the age,  sire,  dam,  service sire,  seller's name,   buyer's name, the sale it was sold in, and the purchase price.  Another chart lists all horses passed through the ring,  with all the above information,  and designating no-sales and repurchases. This is a neat book for back reference and would be useful to compare with current breeding trends and prices. 135 pg.  Softcover.

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