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Author: Alice Leonhardt
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2000-02-02
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 9780061066337
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChristina Reese feels pressure as she tries to live up to her mother's reputation as a great jockey.
Author: Steve Haskin
Publisher: Eclipse Press
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781581501506
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow in paperback, John Henry continues to entertain horse racing and sports fans with its true rags to riches tale. A plain brown, small, bad-tempered animal, John Henry was the horse no one wanted until he was purchased sight unseen for $25,000 by Sam Rubin, a man who knew nothing about horses, except which end bit and which end kicked. Entrusted to California-based trainer Ron McAnally, John Henry blossomed into a star. Named Horse of the Year in 1981 as a six years old - an age when most racehorses are enjoying retirement - John Henry continued to race at the top level of the sport through the age of nine, when he was voted Horse of the Year for the second time. He retired as all-time leading money earner in 1984 with more than $6 million and today lives a life of luxury at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
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Published: 1924
Total Pages: 472
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Gerald Hausman
Publisher: Crown
Published: 2012-09-05
Total Pages: 291
ISBN-13: 0307824756
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn extraordinary collection of myths and facts about horses, their honored place in human history, and the mystique that has surrounded them in cultures around the globe. Horses have always held a mystical sway over the human imagination; no other creature has inspired the same reverence or cross-cultural fascination. The Mythology of Horses offers a comprehensive look at horse breeds around the world, exploring their heritage, physical attributes, and place in human society, as well as the folklore, popular mythology, and true stories surrounding each breed. In this evocative, one-of-a-kind reference, folklorists Gerald and Loretta Hausman present stories from breeders, Olympic equestrians, and cowboys, along with tales about famous horse owners from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers, Genghis Khan to Napoleon. Vividly capturing the aura that has surrounded horses throughout time, this collection will fascinate horse lovers of all kinds.
Author: Timothy T. Capps
Publisher: Eclipse Press
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781581500578
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCalled the greatest horse ever to look through a bridle, Spectacular Bid achieved what few racehorses ever do--perfection--when he went undefeated in nine races at the age of four.
Author: Joanna Campbell
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 1994-11-17
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 0061062499
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen Ashleigh has an accident and gives birth to her baby prematurely, she dreams about her new daughter's olympic riding career.
Author: Anne Holland
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
Published: 2013-10-14
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 1847176119
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1964, Arkle's first-place finish in the Cheltenham Gold Cup was the first big win by Ireland's most celebrated racehorse: the horse by which all others are measured. Fifty years on from the start of his incredible career - which included wins in the Cheltenham Gold Cup (three times), Irish Grand National, Hennessy Gold Cup, King George VI Chase and Punchestown Gold Cup - Anne Holland looks at Arkle's life and legend through the eyes of those who knew him best . She describes Arkle's career, his incredible wins, and the people involved with him , interviewing many of his connections, including Jim Dreaper, Paddy Woods, Tom Taaffe, sculptor Emma McDermott, the Baker family and others . Arkle was a star - the story goes that he received items of fan mail addressed to 'Himself, Ireland' - and th is is a well-researched and intimate portrait of a legendary horse. Shortlisted for Horse Racing Book of the Year 2014, British Sports Book Awards
Author: R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher: R. R. Bowker
Published: 1999-12
Total Pages: 1662
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Phil McManus
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0415677319
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHorseracing, thoroughbred breeding and gambling on racing are global industries worth several hundred billion dollars. They are also industries facing serious challenges, from the rise of alternative forms of leisure gambling to concerns about the ethical treatment of animals in all equestrian sports. This book offers a broad-ranging examination of the contemporary horseracing industry, from geographical, economic, social, ethical and environmental perspectives. The book draws on in-depth, mixed-method research into the racing and breeding industries in the US, Australia, the UK, Canada and New Zealand, and includes comparative material on other key racing centres, such as Ireland, Singapore and Hong Kong. It explores the economic structure of the global racing business, including comparisons with other major international sport businesses and other equestrian sports. It examines the social and cultural roots of the sport through its association with, and impact on, rural places, communities and environments from Kentucky to Newmarket – highlighting racing’s particular blend of tradition and scientific and technological innovation. The book also explores the ethical issues at the heart of horseracing, from reproduction to the use of the whip, and the inescapable tension between the horse as an instrumentally valuable commodity and the horse as an intrinsically valuable animal with needs and interests. The Global Horseracing Industryconcludes by considering alternative futures for this major international sports business. The book is illuminating reading for anybody with an interest in sport, business, cultural geography, animal studies, or environmental studies.
