Nursery Stud Thoroughbreds: Property Of August Belmont, Lexington, Kentucky (1897) - Paperback

by August Belmont (Author)

Nursery Stud Thoroughbreds: Property Of August Belmont, Lexington, Kentucky (1897) is a book written by August Belmont that provides a detailed description of the thoroughbred horses owned by him at his Nursery Stud in Lexington, Kentucky. The book is a comprehensive guide to the breeding, training, and maintenance of thoroughbred horses, and includes detailed information on each horse's pedigree, physical characteristics, and racing history. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of thoroughbred horse breeding and management. The first section provides an overview of the Nursery Stud and its history, as well as a discussion of the principles of thoroughbred breeding. The second section focuses on the individual horses owned by Belmont, providing detailed descriptions of each horse's lineage, conformation, and racing record.The third section of the book provides information on the care and management of thoroughbred horses, including feeding, exercise, and veterinary care. The fourth section is devoted to the training of young horses, with a focus on the methods used at the Nursery Stud to prepare horses for racing.Overall, Nursery Stud Thoroughbreds: Property Of August Belmont, Lexington, Kentucky (1897) is an informative and comprehensive guide to the world of thoroughbred horse breeding and management, written by one of the most prominent figures in the industry at the time. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of thoroughbred racing and the care and management of these magnificent animals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.