The Life Of A Racehorse

Author : Kevin Chong
Publisher : Greystone Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781553658405

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My Year of the Racehorse by Kevin Chong Pdf

Kevin Chong has grand plans. He draws up a to-do list of major milestones that will give him the life he always wanted—and the life that will inspire awe and envy in his friends. Things like settling down and starting a family; learning a foreign language; getting a tattoo. But these grand plans go out the window when Chong makes an unconventional decision: he's going to buy a racehorse. Not the whole thing—he'll become part—owner of the horse. Just don't ask him which part. Thus Chong meets Blackie, the racehorse that will win his heart, even if she doesn't always win on the track. He meets Randi, the cantankerous and foul-mouthed horse trainer with a heart of gold. He meets an assorted array of characters who work, live and drink at the track—and, one by one, the items on his to-do list are crossed out and replaced with horse-related ambitions. His goals are a bit more humble (cussing like a track worker replaces learning a foreign language), but his life has gained new meaning. The story is infused with the noise, excitement and faded glamour of the horse-racing world. It is strewn with fascinating tidbits about the history and tradition of this

Author : John Mills
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Horse racing
ISBN : OXFORD:600055704

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The Life of a Racehorse by John Mills Pdf

Author : John Mills
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616409982

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The Life of a Racehorse by John Mills Pdf

The Life of a Racehorse is a fictional biography detailing the life of a British racehorse from the horse's point of view. This book was republished by Cosimo in 2015 in honor of American race horsing, which got a shot in the arms when American Pharaoh became the first horse to win the "Grand Slam" of American horse racing (the Triple Crown, for the first time since 1978, and the Breeders' Cup Classic.) In this book, the horse, Sheet Anchor, narrates his life, from his time as a colt, through his training and racing days, to his sale as a stud from Tattersall's and his retirement. The story is revealed through Sheet Anchor's experiences and the dialogue of the humans he interacts with, including trainers, grooms, jockeys, and his master, Sir Digby. The Life of a Racehorse was highlighted in a 2015 New York Times article bringing attention to the use of the riding crop; it was cited as one of the only references to how horses might feel about its use. As such, horse lovers and race enthusiasts alike can look to this book for better insight into how horse racing has developed over the ages.

Author : Jennifer Morrison
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781039128392

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Run With a Mighty Heart by Jennifer Morrison Pdf

With the right team, miracles can happen. Even during a global pandemic. Welcome to the story of Mighty Heart, a one-eyed bay colt who captured the attention of horse racing fans all over the world when he won the 2020 Queen’s Plate, Canada’s iconic Thoroughbred race, at Woodbine racetrack. It is the comeback story of a horse whose outlook was bleak after his first few disappointing races, and got worse when the pandemic largely shut down horse racing. It is the comeback story of an owner, Larry Cordes, who had stepped away from racing after suffering a series of personal tragedies. Larry was always smitten with horses and racing, and became an owner when his late wife gave him a birthday gift of a racehorse. A leader in the heavy machine industry in Ontario, Larry’s love for horses became a warm and fulfilling family affair as his wife and daughters joined him in his fabulous obsessions. But the tight-knit group was rocked by the deaths of three family members that forever changed their perspectives on life and Larry, crestfallen, stepped away from his passion. Nine years later, he returned with renewed love for horse racing, and an idea to breed his own horse with the help of some of the finest minds in Ontario’s Thoroughbred industry. It is a heartwarming, comeback story—all because of a little horse that could. Run With a Mighty Heart is a refreshing, joyful read that is full of hope and wonder—showcasing that it truly takes a team to overcome the hurdles that we face in life. We are left cheering at the end.

Author : Anna Morgan Ford
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570768361

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Beyond the Track by Anna Morgan Ford Pdf

Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their "great heart" and willingness to go the extra mile, off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have proven to be the ultimate equine partner in a host of disciplines: dressage, eventing, hunter/jumpers, trail riding—even barrel racing! Now discover all you need to know to find the right OTTB and give him the solid educational foundation he needs to excel in a new career, whether as a highly trained competitor, pleasure mount, or companion animal. * A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Author : John Mills
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1314967576

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The Life of a Racehorse... by John Mills Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : John Mills
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0022317701

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The Life of a Racehorse by John Mills Pdf

Author : JOHN. MILLS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033155284

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LIFE OF A RACEHORSE by JOHN. MILLS Pdf

Author : W. Cothran Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1581500858

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Rascals and Racehorses by W. Cothran Campbell Pdf

Campbell filters through his own experiences and escapades in horse racing to give an often humorous and self-deprecating look at life in the sport. He also shares recollections about some of racing's more unusual and interesting individuals such as trainer Jimmy Jones, jockey Eddie Arcaro, and owners Warner Jones and Fred Hooper. 35 photos.

Author : Simon Cooper
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780008307059

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Frankel: The Greatest Racehorse of All Time and the Sport That Made Him by Simon Cooper Pdf

In horse racing greatness is defined by speed. Being the second fastest counts for little. You have to win. And win. And keep winning until every challenger of your generation is put to the sword. Of the twelve horses lined up on Newmarket Heath that 2011 day, one would do just that. And more. To become the greatest racehorse that has ever lived.

Author : Steve Haskin
Publisher : Eclipse Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : John Henry (Race horse)
ISBN : 1581501501

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John Henry by Steve Haskin Pdf

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.

Author : Charles James COLLINS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017483003

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Dick Diminy; or the Life and adventure of a jockey. By Priam-C. J. Collins. New and revised edition by Charles James COLLINS Pdf

Author : L. B. Yates
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1330324269

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The Autobiography of a Race Horse by L. B. Yates Pdf

Excerpt from The Autobiography of a Race Horse Yesterday the old dog went out; but he did not come back again. I wonder why! And this morning when I went out to play in the paddock that adjoins my stall I noticed a little mound of fresh-turned earth over in the corner. It got me thinking. You see, he was a pretty old dog as dogs went; older than most of them, because day before yesterday he had seen sixteen winters and summers. And, though in the life of a man this would not amount to so much, it is more than the allotted span for a dog. Happy was an English setter; and when I look back it seems only yesterday since he was a little round white cotton ball, always getting in the way of my hoofs or trying to climb up my hind leg and tie my tail into a bow-knot. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Scott A. Gruender
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006-12-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780786428199

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Jockey by Scott A. Gruender Pdf

Being a jockey is more than a career, it's a way of life. The glitz and glamour of the show may belie all the time and effort that goes into it, but the life of a jockey entails a great deal of risk, personal sacrifice and hardship. Often viewed as second-rate athletes, partly because of their small size, these riders are in actuality some of the toughest men in the athletic world. Pound for pound, they are unmatched in physical prowess. Controlling and guiding large thoroughbreds requires a great deal of strength and skill. In addition, there is little room for error during the close-run, high-speed races where the necessity of implementing a winning strategy makes the sport mentally as well as physically taxing. This volume provides an in-depth look at the self-employed, independent contractor known as the jockey and the all-encompassing culture of the race track he calls home. The book details the qualities and abilities of the successful jockey, the transitory nature of horse racing, the jockey's constant battle regarding weight, the financial motivation of the sport and the close-knit nature of the profession. Interviews with over 100 jockeys including Hall of Famers Pat Day, Earlie Fires and Russell Baze, add a personal focus and give the reader an inside glimpse into the world of horse racing. The last chapter includes brief biographical sketches of the most influential riders from the last 50 years.

Author : George John Whyte-Melville
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:N11540903

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Tilbury Nogo, Or, Passages in the Life of an Unsuccessful Man by George John Whyte-Melville Pdf