Byerley: The Thoroughbred's Ticking Time Bomb [Hardcover] Prichard-Jones, Suzi

There's a genetic flaw running through modern thoroughbred bloodlines, and it traces back to one stallion: Byerley. This hardcover investigation pulls apart decades of breeding records to expose how a single horse's legacy became racing's unacknowledged crisis. Prichard-Jones methodically documents the science behind the defect, the industry's reluctance to address it, and what it means for the future of competitive horse racing. It's part detective story, part whistle-blow — technical enough for breeders and veterinarians, but accessible enough for anyone who's ever watched the Kentucky Derby and wondered what happens behind the stable doors. For equestrian enthusiasts, animal science readers, and anyone fascinated by how selective breeding can go catastrophically wrong.