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BOOK WANTED: "Alberta's Best Vol. 1" by Maggie Glynn-Jensen, Published by Quebecor Printing, Calgary, Alberta. 1996 Please Contact: Poco88'at'hotmail.com (posted 7-11-2010)  

Set of complete Appaloosa Stud Books, Volumes 1 - 28 $800. Please contact Mona McPherson, Central Point, OR 97502. Phone: 541-944-0333 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 541-944-0333; Email: moneymndr@charter.net (posted 3-12-09)

DISEASES OF THE HORSE.  Real worn, out-of-print Veterinarian book published in 1903 by the Dept. of Agriculture. SALE: $500.00.  Phone: (239) 297 3235. Email: birchelralph@yahoo.com  (posted 9-26-09)

FOR SALE:   Equine Research Quarter Horse Reference books published by Don M. Wagoner, all out-of-print:  Volume 1 (1972 red hardcover, 630 pages), 1975 Supplement, hardcover; 1976 QH Supplement, hardcover; The REAL American Quarter Horse "Versatile Athletes who proved SUPREME" is by Paul Mattson. It is out-of-print,  signed by the author, dated, 11-14-91 and numbered #182;  LEGENDS 4, Western Horseman Book  published in 1999 it features Shining Spark, Dash for Cash, Zan Parr Bar and Impressive on the cover. The cover is an Orren Mixer drawing of all 4, dated 7-1-99;  $200. for all 5 books, includes shipping. Phone: 585-494-0194  (posted 9-26-09)

 New and Used Books - Closing Book Store:  JAN HATFIELD
413 First Ave South, Sleepy Eye, MN. 56085;  Phone:  507-794-2035
Email: janladee@mchsi.com   (posted 3-11-09)

     Postage: $3.99 First Book, .50 each additional book.

      BRAND NEW HORSE BOOKS: (SC=softcover, HC= hardcover)
All About Lungeing,  Paul Fielder, SC, 2 copies, $3.00 each
Horse and Pony Colors, Carol Knowles-Pfeiffer, 3 copies, $3.00 each
Colors and Markings, Jane Holderness - Roddam Copiue $4.00
The Dressage Judge's Viewpoint, Jane Kidd, SC, 2 copies $4.00 each
All About Bits and Bridles, Carolyn Henderson, SC,4 copies,$4.00 each
All About Riding Side-Saddle, Patricia & Victoria Spooner, $4.00
Breeding The Competition Horse, John Rose and Sarah Pilliner,
           SC, 2 copies, $8.00 each
Finding The Magic by Dan Sumerel, HC, $5.00
The Horse Care Manual, Chris May B. Vet.Med. MRCVS, $7.00
Endurance Start To Finish, Marcy Pavord, HC, $8.00
Making The Time, Stuart Tinney, SC, $4.00
Western Training Theory & Practice, Jack Brainard, SC, $4.00
Problem Solving, Marty Marten, SC, $6.00
Calf Roping, Roy Cooper, SC, $6.00
The Basics Of Western Riding, Charlene Strickland, SC,$5.00
The Undisciplined Horse, Ulrik Schramm, HC,$12.00
The Endurance Horse, Ann Hyland, HC, $7.00
The Horse From Conception To Maturity, Peter Rossdale, HC, $22.00
Masters Of Equitation on Trot, HC,$14.00
Masters of Equitation on Canter, HC, $14.00

      OTHER HORSE BOOKS: (SC=softcover, HC= hardcover)
The Love Of Horses, HC, Michael Clayton $1.00
Royalty On Horseback, HC, Judith Campbell $3.00
Lameness In Horses, HC, D. R. Adams $12.00
The Book Of Horses, HC, Dorian Williams, $2.00
There Are No Problem Horses, Only Problem Riders,
                   Mary Twelveponies, SC, $1.50
Grooming To Win, HC, Susan E Harris, $5.00
Foal To Five Years, Ann Hyland, SC, $3.00
Shy Boy, Monty Roberts, SC, $1.50
The Man Who Listens To Horses, HC, Monty Roberts,$2.00
The Best Of Thoroughbred Handicapping, James Quinn, HC $5.00
Thoroughbred, A Horse Called Wonder, SC, $1.00
The above books posted 3-11-09.  (Contact info at top of list)

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 
MAKE OFFER

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)

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)

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  
$10  on sale now.  plus shipping.  ORDER

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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