The Australian Bloodhorse
Douglas M. Barrie
Featured Image: ‘Bush Thoroughbreds’ from Douglas M. Barrie’s The Australian Bloodhorse
Douglas M. Barrie’s The Australian Bloodhorse, first published in 1956, is a detailed and exhaustive study of the origins and history of the Australian Racehorse. The product of years of patient research and diligent study it provides an accurate and fascinating guide to thousands of our pure-bred horses since the beginning of settlement. The book fully encompasses and encapsulates the horse’s role in Australia’s development, overlanding, exploration, bushranging, romance and at war.