It specifically was used to document the breeding of thoroughbred s and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse in 1791, james weatherby published introduction to a general stud book, which was an attempt to collect pedigree s for the horses racing then and that had raced in the past. Unless more information becomes available it may be prudent to assign halfbred status to lady norfolk. It specifically was used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse. In 1791, james weatherby published introduction to a general stud book, which was an attempt to. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The general stud book shows this family was established by captain rider, whose stud was near whittlebury, northamptonshire. The general stud book containing pedigrees of race horses. The general stud book by fairman rogers collection university of pennsylvania, 1839, printed for meline, cans and co. Appears in 4 books from 18691878 page 273 barren in 1859 and 63, sent to belgium in 1864, and brought back in 1867 with her foal of 1865. Full text of the general stud book, containing pedigrees. Jetzt verfugbar bei hardcover published by james weatherby 18081814, london 1808, first vol, l, 522 pages, second vol xv, 288 pages second edition, wear to spine and board edges, slight tanning of pages in both titles, both in good condition, original full calf, twe blindstamped on front board of both, gilt rules and title on spine, quarto, 14 x 22 cms hardback isbn.
Published by published by james weatherby 18081814, london, 1808. The records of the general stud book, incorporating. The general stud book has been owned by weatherbys ever. Most studbooks are patterned after the british general stud book for thoroughbred horses, first published in 1791 by. He gave him the responsibility of publishing an introduction to a general stud book, which was based upon firsthand information. The general stud book containing pedigrees of race horses equestrian 1808. Weatherbys, 1808 1993, the majority first editions, half leather bound with marbled end plates, together with the supplement to volume 1, and eight further supplements to volumes 20, 21, 22 and 24, the hunter stud book, vol.
In the summer of 1811 he proved himself one of the best british colts of his generation, winning the. From the earliest accounts to the year 1807, inclusive. The pedigree given for lady norfolk can is problematical. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland. Arabians, barbs, and turks 388 obitnary of stallions 395 index to mares arranged under their sires 397 index to principal stallions in the stud book up to the year 1890, shewing the pages on which the mares from which they descend appear. Weatherby responded informed them that the old horse was a tried and proven bad foalgetter. Thoroughbred pedigree for crofts partner, progeny, and female family reports from the thoroughbred horse pedigree query. According to peter willett in a history of the general stud book, weatherby was so busy that he needed an assistant, so he hired his nephew, who was also named james. Byerly turk, was captain byerlys charger in ireland, in king williams wars. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. There being a ready market for blooded stallions in america, hoomes and tayloe were not disuaded, and purchased the horse for guineas.
Roger upton, gleanings from the desert of arabia london. Paris foaled 1803 was a british thoroughbred racehorse. The general studbook, containing pedigrees of race horses. In 1791, james weatherby published introduction to a general stud book. The general stud book, containing pedigrees of race horeses full view 1855. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text.
Gsb fact book eedition a wealth of industry statistics read more. The general studbook, containing pedigrees of race. To establish the registry, the publishers used various records accumulated from horse racing in england. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. Thoroughbred pedigree for blaze, progeny, and female family reports from the thoroughbred horse pedigree query. In a racing career which lasted from june 1806 until june 1809 he won six times from ten competitive starts. In 1791, during the century which saw the writing of great compendiums of knowledge, including dr. As the original mother stud book for the thoroughbred, the general stud book was first published in 1791. Airy sent notice through their english agent, james weatherby of general stud book fame to inquire about diomed.
More than 1 million books in pdf, epub, mobi, tuebl and audiobook formats. The general stud book was the official registry for british arabians until the english arab horse society was. Weatherbys, 18081993, the majority first editions, half leather bound with marbled end plates, together with the supplement to volume 1, and eight further supplements to volumes 20, 21, 22 and 24, the hunter stud book, vol. In response to a request from the irish thoroughbred breeders association, volume 45 of the general stud book was split into gb and irish sections. All mares continue to be sourced through the index volumes 1 to 19 of the general stud book 17931901 contained an irish mares section 2008. He maintained a large racing stable for many years starting 612 runners every year 1786 1808 and appears to have been a supporter of the general stud book gsb judging by the number of his mares entered there. His racing career was ended by an injury at newmarket. Order 2019 return of mares containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. From the earliest accounts to the year 182688 inclusive books group on. The general stud book was the original breed registry of the united. Search for the general stud book books in the search form now, download or read books for free, just by creating an account to enter our library. Rider had long been associated with the turf, having run and won with his french horse in 1782, against the kings horse, cork, in a match at newmarket. In 1808, after several revisions, appeared the version which has become standard. The back is also long and prominent at the withers.
The weatherbys general stud book and nonthoroughbred register read more. The byerly turk was reportedly a dark brown horse with the strong oriental or arabian features of large eyes, arched neck and high carriage of the tail. Conditions of entry to the general stud book definitions of terminology used within the conditions of entry breeder the person or entity whose name has been recorded as the owner of a mare at the time her foal was born. All thoroughbreds are said to descend from three oriental stallions the darley arabian, the. Which per formances inay be seen in the racing calenders and sporting magazines that are with him, together wish the general stud book, in which are recorded the blood of all hoifcs that is worth attention up to 1803, they, ifo contain the season prices of the noted horses, and wmp hood three guineas high, cr than the noted imported. The date of the importation of the horses named below is in many cases unknown, and can only be guessed at.
The general stud book, containing pedigrees of race horses. The profile is straight and the neck long with wellsloped shoulders. In a career that lasted from april 1811 to april 18 he ran ten times and won seven races. Published by james weatherby 18081814, london, 1808. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Paris stayed in training for two more years and had some success in match races. The general stud book containing pedigrees of race. An introduction to a general studbook was published in 1791. That he was a genuine arabian, his excellence as a stallion is deemed a sufficient proof. The general stud book was the official registry for british arabians until the english arab horse society was formed in 1920. Make offer the general stud book containing pedigrees of race horses equestrian 1808. Which per formances may be teen in the racing calenders and sorting magazines that are with him, together with he general stud book, in which are recorded the blood of all hurfes that is worth attention op to 1803, thsy also, contain the feitfon prices of the noted horses, and whip itood three guineas high, er than the noted imported diomcd. Aug 05, 2012 the general stud book by fairman rogers collection university of pennsylvania, 1839, printed for meline, cans and co. Book containing pedigrees race for sale antiquarian.
More specifically it is used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse. Which per formances inay be seen in the racing calenders and sporting magazines that are with him, together wish the general stud book, in which are recorded the blood of all hoifcs that is worth attention up to 1803, they, ifo. Parts of the pedigree accord with the american stud book and the english general stud book. This represents the latest chapter in the unbroken general stud book. From the earliest accounts to the year 1880 inclusive. The 1808 edition of weatherbys general stud book is numbered as the. Middlcham, may 8, a fweepftake of ten guinea each, for three year old colts, bl two mils, fix fubferiber. Phantom horse phantom 1808 1834 was a british thoroughbred racehorse and sire.
Return of mares for 1945 with index and advertisements of stallions for season 1946 by stud book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Today it is published every four years by weatherbys. The general stud book was the original breed registry of the united kingdom for horses. History of the general stud book weatherbys services to the british. The general stud book containing pedigrees of race horses, etc, from the earliest accouns to the year 1807, inclusive bound with supplement. Volume 48 contains the thoroughbred foaling records in great britain and ireland, from 20 to 2016 inclusive. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. The general stud book is recognized as the official. Volume one was revised many times, the most important being in 1803, 1808, 1827, 1859 and 1891. An introduction to a general stud book was published in 1791, and volume 1 in 1793. The general stud book first supplement to volume xxx part 1. Arabians registered in the general stud book are included in a special oriental section. Our founder, james weatherby, was the first to publish the pedigree information in 1791, and the general stud book gsb has continued in our care ever since. Many british arabians were double registered in both the oriental section of the general stud book and the arab horse societys.
In 1806 he won the derby on his third racecourse appearance shortly after being sold by his breeder. The thoroughbred has a small yet elegant head with a high chest. Containing pedigrees of race horses, with the supplement to the general stud book 2 volumes james weatherby verlag. Fyldener 18031829 was a british thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic st leger stakes in 1806. From the earliest accounts to the year 182688 inclusive.
After a few years of revision, it was updated annually. General stud book online thoroughbred registration services read more. Subsequently, to become a registered thoroughbred, a horse had to trace its ancestry to horses already registered in the general stud book. Book collecting search for books by keyword by author by title by isbn advanced search home the general stud book containing pedigrees of race horses, etc. Families 143 are described by bruce lowes breeding racehorses by the figure system. The details provided for a number of his mares suggests that. Families a1a37 descend from sanders bruces american stud book, with mares who cannot be traced to weatherbys general stud book gsb. Jan 02, 2010 the general stud book simply states, without reference to his origins, that both man and horse were in ireland. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid.
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