An Introduction to a General Stud Book

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An Introduction to a General Stud Book

work by Weatherby

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horse racing
Bloodlines and studbooks
In 1791 Weatherby published An Introduction to a General Stud Book, the pedigrees being based on earlier Racing Calendars and sales papers. After a few years of revision, it was updated annually. All Thoroughbreds are said to descend from three “Oriental” stallions (the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Barb, and…
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In 1791 Weatherby published An Introduction to a General Stud Book, the pedigrees being based on earlier Racing Calendars and sales papers. After a few years of revision, it was updated annually. All Thoroughbreds are said to descend from three “Oriental” stallions (the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Barb, and…
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breed association
An Introduction to a General Stud Book was published in 1791, and volume 1 in 1793. To establish the registry, the publishers used various records accumulated from horse racing in England. The General Stud Book is recognized as the official registry for the English Thoroughbred. Other…
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An Introduction to a General Stud Book was published in 1791, and volume 1 in 1793. To establish the registry, the publishers used various records accumulated from horse racing in England. The General Stud Book is recognized as the official registry for the English Thoroughbred. Other…
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