Handbook of the Turf - A Treasury of Information for Horseman - Embracing a Compendium of All the States in Their Relation to Horses and Racing A ... Information about Horses Tracks and Racing

This antiquarian volume contains a comprehensive handbook on horse racing including all racing and trotting rules; laws of the states in their relation to horses and racing; a glossary of scientific terms; and the catch-words and phrases used by great drivers. It also provides miscellaneous information about horses tracks and racing in general. Containing an encyclopedic amount of interesting and important information on the subject this text constitutes a must-have for the discerning horse racing enthusiast and makes for great addition to collections of allied literature. The sections of this book include: Age of the Horse Age of Trotters Aged Aids in Riding Air Pump Alfalfa Alix All Abroad Allowance Amble American Derby American Eclipse American Newmarket etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on horses used for sports and utility.