The American Saddle Horse (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163149539)

The American Saddle Horse is a comprehensive book written by Earl R. Farshler that delves into the history, breeding, training, and showing of the American Saddle Horse. This breed of horse is known for its smooth gait and elegant appearance, and has been a popular choice for riding, showing, and pleasure for over a century.The book begins with a detailed history of the American Saddle Horse, tracing its roots back to the early days of the United States. Farshler covers the development of the breed, including the influence of various breeds such as the Thoroughbred, Morgan, and Standardbred.The book then moves on to cover the breeding and training of the American Saddle Horse. Farshler provides information on selecting a horse, breeding techniques, and the various types of training that are used to prepare the horse for showing or riding. He also covers the various disciplines in which the American Saddle Horse is used, including saddle seat, western pleasure, and driving.The book concludes with a section on showing the American Saddle Horse. Farshler provides tips on preparing for a show, selecting the right class, and presenting the horse in the ring. He also covers the various types of shows, including breed shows, open shows, and regional and national championships.Overall, The American Saddle Horse is an informative and comprehensive guide for anyone interested in this beautiful breed of horse. Whether you are a breeder, trainer, rider, or simply a fan of the American Saddle Horse, this book is an essential resource.Tracing The Evolution, Origin, History, Derivation And Development Of The Saddle-Bred Horse, With A Treatise On Breeding Principles And A Section Devoted To The Training Of Gaited 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.

Author: Earl R. Farshler
ISBN-10: 1163149535
ISBN-13: 9781163149539
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d