The purpose of this book is to point out which Standardbred pacng stallions most consistantly sire the sports best performers and provide a guide for beeders. This book discusses pedigree crosses as well has the basic rules of horsemanship, conformation, conformation, conformation.
This book gives a history of influential breeding sires beginning with Hambletonian, it discusses pedigree crosses of 1:55 trotters and the largest part of the books gives info on leading sires from 1950 forward. Information varies per horses but most include their history, race records, sire line, maternal line, pedigree, progeny of note, pedigree and analysis, most include a B&W photos.
Hard cover book no DJ as issued, excellent condition, 416 pages, copyright 1999