The general stud book has been owned by weatherbys ever. An introduction to a general studbook was published in 1791. The american stud book the american stud book is the registry maintained by the jockey club for all thoroughbreds foaled in the united states, puerto rico and canada and for all thoroughbreds imported into the united states, puerto rico and canada from countries that have a stud book approved by the. Most studbooks are patterned after the british general stud book for thoroughbred horses, first published in 1791 by. In 1791, during the century which saw the writing of great compendiums of knowledge, including dr. An introduction to a general stud book was published in 1791, and volume 1 in 1793. 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 pedigree given for lady norfolk can is problematical. In a career that lasted from april 1806 to april 1808, he ran fourteen times and won seven races. Studbook, official record of the pedigree of purebred animals, particularly horses and dogs, usually published by a national breed association or similar regulating organization. The general stud book is a breed registry for horses in great britain and ireland.
Thoroughbred pedigree for blaze, progeny, and female family reports from the thoroughbred horse pedigree query. 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. An introduction to a general stud book work by weatherby. In 1791, james weatherby published introduction to a general stud book. 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. This represents the latest chapter in the unbroken general stud book. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc.
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. As the original mother stud book for the thoroughbred, the general stud book was first published in 1791. The general stud book first supplement to volume xxx part 1. Parts of the pedigree accord with the american stud book and the english general stud book. Thoroughbred pedigree for crofts partner, progeny, and female family reports from the thoroughbred horse pedigree query. The 1808 edition of weatherbys general stud book is numbered as the. 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. Airy sent notice through their english agent, james weatherby of general stud book fame to inquire about diomed. Volume one was revised many times, the most important being in 1803, 1808, 1827, 1859 and 1891.
The general stud book was the official registry for british arabians until the english arab horse society was. 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. Dec 10, 2014 a general stud book was first developed in 1808 and a horse is classified as thoroughbred if both parents are entered in the book. In 1791, james weatherby published introduction to a general stud book, which was an attempt to. After a few years of revision, it was updated annually. Phantom horse phantom 1808 1834 was a british thoroughbred racehorse and sire. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. 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. Today it is published every four years by weatherbys.
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. The general stud book was the original breed registry of the united. The general stud book containing pedigrees of race. The general stud book was the original breed registry of the united kingdom for horses. 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. History of the general stud book weatherbys services to the british. In a career that lasted from april 1811 to april 18 he ran ten times and won seven races. That he was a genuine arabian, his excellence as a stallion is deemed a sufficient proof. The thoroughbred has a small yet elegant head with a high chest. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. Byerly turk, was captain byerlys charger in ireland, in king williams wars. 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. The general stud book, containing pedigrees of race horses.
The weatherbys general stud book and nonthoroughbred register read more. Full text of the general stud book, containing pedigrees. Families a1a37 descend from sanders bruces american stud book, with mares who cannot be traced to weatherbys general stud book gsb. Containing pedigrees of race horses, with the supplement to the general stud book 2 volumes james weatherby verlag. There being a ready market for blooded stallions in america, hoomes and tayloe were not disuaded, and purchased the horse for guineas. Many british arabians were double registered in both the oriental section of the general stud book and the arab horse societys. Families 143 are described by bruce lowes breeding racehorses by the figure system. Weatherbys services to the british horseracing industry and. General stud book online thoroughbred registration services read more. 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. The details provided for a number of his mares suggests that. Jan 02, 2010 the general stud book simply states, without reference to his origins, that both man and horse were in ireland. It specifically was used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse.
The general stud book, containing pedigrees of race horeses full view 1855. 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. His racing career was ended by an injury at newmarket. Paris stayed in training for two more years and had some success in match races. Order 2019 return of mares containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. Fyldener 18031829 was a british thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic st leger stakes in 1806. The profile is straight and the neck long with wellsloped shoulders.
The general studbook, containing pedigrees of race horses. In the summer of 1811 he proved himself one of the best british colts of his generation, winning the. By the general stud book, it appear that prophet graadam was got by grey hound, out of sophonilmo dam by the corwin bay baih. 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 was the official registry for british arabians until the english arab horse society was formed in 1920. The general stud book is recognized as the official. From the earliest accounts to the year 182688 inclusive. Subsequently, to become a registered thoroughbred, a horse had to trace its ancestry to horses already registered in the general stud book. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. 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. From the earliest accounts to the year 182688 inclusive books group on. The general stud book containing pedigrees of race horses, etc, from the earliest accouns to the year 1807, inclusive bound with supplement. 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.
Paris foaled 1803 was a british thoroughbred racehorse. Gsb fact book eedition a wealth of industry statistics read more. The general stud book containing pedigrees of race horses. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Book containing pedigrees race for sale antiquarian.
To establish the registry, the publishers used various records accumulated from horse racing in england. Unless more information becomes available it may be prudent to assign halfbred status to lady norfolk. Make offer the general stud book containing pedigrees of race horses equestrian 1808. Published by james weatherby 18081814, london, 1808. Published by published by james weatherby 18081814, london, 1808. From the earliest accounts to the year 1880 inclusive. Middlcham, may 8, a fweepftake of ten guinea each, for three year old colts, bl two mils, fix fubferiber.
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. Roger upton, gleanings from the desert of arabia london. The general stud book by fairman rogers collection university of pennsylvania, 1839, printed for meline, cans and co. All thoroughbreds are said to descend from three oriental stallions the darley arabian, the.
More specifically it is used to document the breeding of thoroughbreds and related foundation bloodstock such as the arabian horse. Aug 05, 2012 the general stud book by fairman rogers collection university of pennsylvania, 1839, printed for meline, cans and co. The back is also long and prominent at the withers. In 1808, after several revisions, appeared the version which has become standard. From the earliest accounts to the year 1807, inclusive. Arabians registered in the general stud book are included in a special oriental section. Weatherby responded informed them that the old horse was a tried and proven bad foalgetter.
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. In a racing career which lasted from june 1806 until june 1809 he won six times from ten competitive starts. 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. Volume 48 contains the thoroughbred foaling records in great britain and ireland, from 20 to 2016 inclusive. The records of the general stud book, incorporating.
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. The general stud book containing pedigrees of race horses equestrian 1808. In 1806 he won the derby on his third racecourse appearance shortly after being sold by his breeder. The general stud book shows this family was established by captain rider, whose stud was near whittlebury, northamptonshire. 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. The general studbook, containing pedigrees of race. 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. More than 1 million books in pdf, epub, mobi, tuebl and audiobook formats. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. It was filled with errors and was not at all complete, but it was popular and led in 1793 to the first volume of the general stud book which had many more pedigrees and was more accurate.
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