Who’s Who in Horsedom Volume XV 1963-1969
A Record Book of the Show Horse Scene
By Elizabeth Culley
Who's Who in Horsedom was published by J.H. Ransom from 1948-1964, Volumes I thru XIV. After Ransons death Elizabeth Cully took over writing and publishing these books. Although the earlier volumes dealt with Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, Saddlehorses and other show horses, this volume cover Saddlebreds and Walking horses only.
Contents:
Down Memory Lane: Origin and Development of the American Saddle Horse, reprinted from Famous Saddle Horses by Emily Scharf, The Story of Bourbon King, Down Memory Lane with Alex Berber
World Champions of the 1960's: World Champion horses through the 1960's each with a color or B&W photo, Kentucky State Fair results 1960-1969 1st - 4th all classes, riders and owners
Personality Profiles: who's who in Saddlebreds 38 people profiled with photo
Stars of the Show Scene: More profiles and photos
Great Names in the Breeding World: Dodge Sables, Sickman Farm, Alvin C. Ruxer Farm, Apple Mountain Farms, Man o' War Farm, Windhurst Farm, Whitney Stables, Falcon Wood
Saddle and Bridle Magazine annual sire rating
The Walking Horse World: This section of the book is not as extensive as the Saddlebred section, profiles champion horse from the 60's as well as personality profiles with picture, results of the Celebration 1962-1969 1st-3rd, riders and owners and more
Directory: Breeders, trainers, owners, publications, organizations etc.
Index: for Volumes XIV & XV
These books are a MUST HAVE for Saddlebred and Walking Horse fans, LOADED with photos most B&W some in color, interesting and informative reading and history.
Hard cover book in very good condition, copyright 1970, printed on glossy paper for better photo reproduction, 429 pages