The Byerley Turk
Posted by Lydia Unwin on
This is the true story of the most remarkable horse in history. In 1678, a beautiful mahogany bay Karaman colt is foaled in a stable on a feudal landholding in the Balkans. Yet this is no ordinary colt: this is a colt with a destiny. He is destined to become the magnificent Byerley Turk, the first Foundation Sire of the thoroughbred line.
No stone marks his grave. Until now his story has never been told. But on racecourses throughout the world today, his blood thunders on.
