The Steeplechase Horse
Author: John Humfrey
Publisher:
Published: 1879
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13:
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The Steeplechase Secret (Free Rein #1)
Author: Jeanette Lane
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2018-08-28
Total Pages: 119
ISBN-13: 1338325736
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this original novel based on the hit Netflix TV show, Zoe, Jade, and Becky investigate some strange happenings at the island's new steeplechase race track. Includes eight pages of photos!
Racing My Father
Author: Patrick Smithwick
Publisher: Eclipse Press
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 386
ISBN-13: 9781581501407
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBecoming a steeplechase jockey takes great courage, especially when following in the footsteps of a legendary father. Growing up, Patrick Smithwick idolized his father, A.P. Smithwick, considered the greatest steeplechase jockey in America at the time. In this compelling memoir, Patrick Smithwick recalls how his father's success shaped his own ambitions and dreams. Despite witnessing the pinnacle of the sport, the younger Smithwick started his own journey without a leg up. He mucked stalls and lived in tack rooms, learning the sport from the bottom up. After his father was severely injured in a racing accident, young Patrick did not sway from pursuing his dream. Though he may not have reached the career heights of his father, Patrick Smithwick succeeded in carving his own niche as a top steeplechase rider.
Maryland Steeplechasing
Author: Christianna McCausland
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2005-11-23
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 1439633371
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEach spring, thousands of spectators clamber onto hillsides with picnics and binoculars to watch steeplechase racing, a fast-paced equine sport born out of the fundamentals of fox hunting. Since 1894, when the first Maryland Hunt Cup was run, the month of April has been synonymous with steeplechase racing. Starting with the Elkridge-Harford Hunt races and continuing with the National Steeplechase Association sanctioned Big Three racesthe My Ladys Manor, Grand National, and Maryland Hunt Cupthe countryside buzzes with horses and fans every Saturday throughout the month. Images of America: Maryland Steeplechasing traces the history of Marylands other triple crown of racing, bringing together images of Marylands three most-coveted races for the first time in one volume.
Nerve
Author: Dick Francis
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 2012-02-16
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13: 0141942355
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time 'You will be hard pushed to find a better storyteller. A brilliant read' 5***** Reader Review 'Fast and furious . . . Thrills and spills from start to finish' 5***** Reader Review ______ Rob Finn's winning streak made him one of the most sought-after steeplechase jockeys. So his subsequent collapse in form surprised no one more than himself. As word spreads that Finn has lost his nerve, he discovers a well-managed campaign to discredit certain jockeys; in his own case, a plan assisted by horse doping. To find the culprits behind it, Finn will have to put everything on the line . . . Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Nerve is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis. Praise for Dick Francis: 'As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing' Daily Mirror 'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman 'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end' Sunday Telegraph 'A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever' Sunday Express 'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life 'Francis writing at his best' Evening Standard 'Still the master' Racing Post
Bunny Mellon
Author: Meryl Gordon
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2017-09-26
Total Pages: 555
ISBN-13: 1455588733
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion. Bunny Mellon, who died in 2014 at age 103, was press-shy during her lifetime. With the co-operation of Bunny Mellon's family, author Meryl Gordon received access to thousands of pages of her letters, diaries and appointment calendars and has interviewed more than 175 people to capture the spirit of this talented American original.
The Rocking-Horse Winner
Author: D.H. Lawrence
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
Published: 2023-06-06
Total Pages: 23
ISBN-13: 8728206509
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHester appears to have it all - marriage, a nice home, three children and a stimulating job. But it is not enough. For no matter how much she and her husband earn, she spends more. Driven by a desire to be loved by his mother, young Paul starts betting on the horses with the family's gardener. He wins, wins and just keeps winning. But, as quickly as he hands her the money, Hester has splurged it away. Then, as Derby day approaches, the spooky secret of Paul's endless run of luck is revealed. As tragedy beckons, will Paul win his mother's love? This book is perfect for fans of Edgar Allan Poe and Ernest Hemingway. It was made into the 1949 fantasy film 'The Rocking Horse Winner', starring John Howard Davies, Valerie Hobson and John Mills. DH Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English writer and poet. He was at the centre of a great deal of controversy during and after his life, with the explicit nature of some of his novels leading to censorship and protests. Many critics admired his imaginative and deeply descriptive style, though. Among his best-known novels are 'Sons and Lovers', 'Lady Chatterley's Lover', 'The Rainbow' and 'Women in Love'.
The American Stud Book
Author:
Publisher:
Published: 1907
Total Pages: 1394
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContaining full pedigree of all the imported thorough-bred stallions and mares, with their produce.
The Horse
Author: Julie Whitaker
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2007-05-15
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13: 9780312371081
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLooks at every aspect of the horse, discussing its evolution, biology, history, characteristics, behavior, and relationship with humankind in the areas of work, sport, and leisure, providing essential facts, trivia, and lore.
