Pat Smythe BRED TO JUMP, Cassell, London, First Edition, 1965. Hardcover in very good condition, dust jacket in good condition, slightly rubbed at spine edges, black and white photographs, 184 pages. Pat Smythe and her husband Sam are trying to find out by trial and experience the best methods for breeding lines of top-class jumpers from a half-bred mare, Tosca, Pat's partner in so many of her early triumphs - though a horse of unknown antecedents - has proved as successful as a mother as show was in the show jumping ring, and has produced eight fine foals in eight years, sired by good thoroughbred stallions. The training of these youngsters, the recording and study of their inherited traits and abilities make up this book, a lively and informative account of the joys and problems of breeding, training and schooling horses. Breeding for a top show jumper, early training, by Olympic rider.
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