Horses, Harness and Homesteads : The History of Draft Horses in Saskatchewan

Merlin D. Ford has authored two works on Saskatchewan draft horse history. In this first book, Ford showcases a sizeable photograph collection organized around themes relating to draft horse breeding, show/sale, and use. He begins with brief biographies of prominent horsemen, followed by a historical overview of breed associations. Topical sections depict some aspect of breeding/raising horses (for example, "Barns") or using horses (for instance, "Logging"), and are comprised of historical commentaries accompanied by numerous photographs. Ford includes anecdotes of early 20th century farming life and short explanations of grading/registering breeds to contextualize his topics. Includes index.