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123) Legacy
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Delighted by her "chance" meeting with Conn Landry, a member of the California thoroughbred racing set, Honor Mayfield soon realizes that she is falling for a man out to avenge a dark legacy of betrayal and murder.
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This fourth edition of The Mule Companion is a comprehensive book on mules with new photos of many real people and mules doing real mule activities. The Mule Companion has been called an excellent 'mule primer' for those people just getting into mules. However, the book also hosts an in-depth study of why mules do what they do, their idiosyncrasies, training, and problem solving. Also, the book is rich with 'how to' information on: caring for, breeding...
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24 horses lined up for the running of the 155th Melbourne Cup. At 100-1 Prince Of Penzance was the equal outsider, backed mainly by those hoping for a fairy-tale. A popular female jockey aboard when no woman had ever won the race before. A country bloke who had risen through the ranks from humble beginnings as a farrier in Stawell to become one of Australia's most successful and prolific trainers. 24 enthusiastic owners who had been following their...
127) Arthur Konyot, The White Rider: My Sixty Years as a Circus Rider as told to William D. Reichmann
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Here is a life story in the great tradition-a brilliant chronicle of circus and horse show life by the celebrated equestrian showman Arthur Konyot, senior surviving member of a renowned Hungarian family of artistes and circus proprietors. Its colorful record of activity and adventure spans more than half a century, reaching from the golden age of the circus in Europe and America before the first World War down to the swiftly changing world of the...
128) Manikato: The Man
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A champion racehorse, Manikato won races at the elite level over six seasons through the late 1970s and early 1980s and became the first Australian sprinter to earn one million dollars in prize money. But, once getting to the top echelon of racing as a two-year-old, his life endured twists and turns that continually threatened to derail his career, and his life. From the sudden death of his original trainer Bon Hoysted shortly after the 1978 Golden...
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When my current dressage horse wants a change in career, I visit Nonette, a beautiful wannabe-retired racehorse at the track with great dressage potential. I find her stuck in a dark, hot stall. I have no room for her at home and have promised my husband I won't buy another horse until I sell the one I already have. But poor Nonette! Having seen the conditions in which she lives, I feel obliged to rescue her. However, my husband mustn't find out what...
130) Bold
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It's Jules against the world.
The beginning of a thrilling equestrian saga. Jules knows she can make it on her own. Eager to put distance between her childhood as a working student and her future as a pro event rider, she's putting the finishing touches on her very own farm. All she needs now is a start with a little income. Before all the bills come due. Counting on her skill as a rider to land her a job with a top eventing barn and earn some much-needed...
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IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES the author deals with an exceedingly interesting subject in a most agreeable and instructive manner. His long experience with Arab horses in the East, in the West, on the ranch, in the park, and on Endurance Rides, fits him to speak with authority. I was one of the judges of the first Endurance Ride, conducted under rigid rules and active supervision, in this country, Mr. Harris rode an Arabian mare in this difficult contest,...
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A NEWSPAPERMAN'S VERSION OF THE "BIG STORY" OF THE TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE
The Tennessee Walking Horse is a breed of gaited horse known for its unique four-beat running-walk and flashy movement. It was originally developed in the southern United States for use on farms and plantations. It is a popular riding horse due to its calm disposition, smooth gaits and sure-footedness. The Tennessee Walking Horse is often seen in the show ring, but is also...
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Preston M. Burch, considered one of America's most distinguished horsemen, summarizes his observations in this book in logical progression, for the benefit of both the novice horseman and the experienced professional.His approach to training Thoroughbreds is eminently practical, and readers will gain a new appreciation of the many details of racing stable operation.Training Thoroughbred Horses includes chapters on:The Selection of Racing MaterialBreaking...
134) Gallops
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This vintage book contains David Grey's 1898 novel, "Gallops". It is an entertaining and witty story of a rural community centred around the traditional English sport of horse racing. A delightful glimpse into nineteenth-century England, "Gallops" is highly recommended for lovers of horses and those with an interest in the history of English horse racing. Contents include: "The Parish of St. Thomas Equinus", "Braybrooke's Double-Event Steeplechase",...
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In ARABIAN HORSE BREEDING, which was first published in 1953, the author has put into words the culmination of a lifetime of practical experience in the breeding, raising and training of the Arabian horse. Beginners, as well as seasoned horse breeders, will find this volume useful and enlightening in their day to day contact with the 'Horse of the Desert.' Here are fully explained both in text and beautiful drawings by Gladys Brown Edwards, foremost...
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This vintage book contains a novel written by George F. Underhill and was first published in 1893. A charming tale of an aspiring huntsman in nineteenth-century England, "In and Out of the Pig-Skin" will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the sport in England. Contents include: "I Determine to be a Sportsman", "I Buy my Hunters", "My First Day with Hounds", "I Rapidly Progress", "Laviana's Go-cart", "The Hunt Ball", "A Coffee-house...
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Horse riders, horse lovers, and equestrians everywhere will enjoy this new book from our favorite controversial chiropractor, Dr. Daniel Kamen. Dr. Dan explains how any horse owner or stable keeper can take proper care of their animal. These animals are the same equine version of highly trained athletes, he says, and like any athlete they are susceptible to strain or injury. Whether the patient is human or animal, the basic chiropractic technique--manipulating...
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Watching Eclipse is the man who wants to buy him. An adventurer and rogue who has made his money through gambling, Dennis O'Kelly is also a known companion to the madam of a notorious London brothel. Under O'Kelly's management, Eclipse would go on a winning streak unparalleled for the next two centuries. As journalist Nicholas Clee explores in this captivating romp, while O'Kelly was destined to remain an outcast to the racing establishment, his horse...
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Originally published in 1908, this vintage book contains a fascinating diary of a nineteenth-century English hunter. Offering a unique and authentic insight into English rural pursuits over a hundred years ago, this is a volume that will appeal to those with an interest in the history of field sports, and one that would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive....
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Seabiscuit: The Saga of a Great Champion is the first complete story of the legendary thoroughbred who captured the heart of a nation. Noted track writer B. K. Beckwith called Seabiscuit's career a saga because, like a Greek myth or beloved fairy tale, it is the tale of a forgotten, abused animal who was rescued, fought his way to the top of horse racing, stumbled, and then returned for a spectacular victory. First published in 1940, when Seabiscuit...
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