The Breaking of the Colt - A Historical Article on Horse Training

This antiquarian book comprises a comprehensive treatise on the art of breaking-in a horse, written by the prolific sports-writer, John Henry Walsh. Although an arguably dated text, the information contained herein is still valuable today and constitutes a must-read for modern equestrians with an interest in the topic. This book has been elected for modern republication due to its historic and educational value, and is proudly republished here with a new introductory biography of the author. John Henry Walsh (1810 - 1888) was prolific English writer of sports often writing under the pseudonym 'Stonehenge'. Other notable works by this author include: The Dog in Health and Disease (1859), The Horse in the Stable and in the Field (1861), and The Modern Sportsman’s Gun and Rifle (1882).