Reading material...

Federico Tesio is as good a place to start as any.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=federico+tesio&tag=googhydr-21&index=stripbooks&hvadid=9487174141&ref=pd_sl_8kx7k2lxte_b#/ref=sr_nr_p_n_feature_browse-b_0?rh=n%3A266239%2Ck%3Afederico+tesio%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A400530011&bbn=266239&keywords=federico+tesio&ie=UTF8&qid=1319795970&rnid=400529011

My favourite is " The Great Breeders and Their Methods " by Abram S Hewitt. The edition I have was published in 1982.

I have read it many times, and each time, I have found a little gem or two.

It is out of print now, but I bought a copy on the internet, for a friend last year, so you should be able to find an edition.

as a start, this may be a little more readable
http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Horse-Authoritative-Guide-Breeding-Thorou/dp/1581501382

Tony Morris and someone else also did a book last year which covers most technical stuff which would probably be a good next step after the intro esp if you are breeding to race

If you are breeding to sell, buy a lucky charm and hope for the best

Treasures of the Bloodstock Breeders Review(692 pages)compiled by Rasmussen and Napier is a great read. Although not exclusivly a breeding book it has a lot of very interesting articles on breeders,stallions,mares,breeding theories and theorists. You wont be able to put it down.

Hi There,

Just ordered The Gotchees recommendation and Federico Tesio, ridiculous prices online ie Amazon check them out,my long dark winters reading sorted  sorry Howarde your suggestion a bit on the pricey side and squiddly diddly just ordering your suggestion, many thanks for the recommendations gents/ladies