Author: Alice LeonhardtPublisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780061066337
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Christina Reese feels pressure as she tries to live up to her mother's reputation as a great jockey.
Thoroughbred #39: Living Legend
Author: Alice LeonhardtPublisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780061066337
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Christina Reese feels pressure as she tries to live up to her mother's reputation as a great jockey.
Biological & Agricultural Index
Author: The Mythology of Horses
Author: Gerald HausmanPublisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307824756
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
An 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.
John Henry
Author: Steve HaskinPublisher: Eclipse Press
ISBN: 9781581501506
Category : John Henry (Race horse)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Now 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.
Agricultural Index
Author: Spectacular Bid
Author: Timothy T. CappsPublisher: Eclipse Press
ISBN: 9781581500578
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Called 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.
Children's Books in Print
Author: R R Bowker PublishingPublisher: R. R. Bowker
ISBN:
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1662
Book Description
War Admiral
Author: Edward L. BowenPublisher: Eclipse Press
ISBN: 9781581500783
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
War Admiral's outstanding three -year old season earned him a championship and the Horse of the Year title. He raced brilliantly at four despite his loss to SEabiscuit in the Pimlico Special. At stud, War Admiral was again his father's best son, siring an impressive forty stakes winners.
The Global Horseracing Industry
Author: Phil McManusPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415677319
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Horseracing, 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.
Ashleigh's Christmas Miracle
Author: Joanna CampbellPublisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061062499
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
When Ashleigh has an accident and gives birth to her baby prematurely, she dreams about her new daughter's olympic riding career.