Horse Sports category: 686 books
Cañonero II
The Rags to Riches Story of the Kentucky Derby's Most Improbable Winner
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2014
In the months leading up to the 1971 Kentucky Derby, Canonero II was an unknown horse with a Venezuelan trainer who spoke only Spanish. The Derby "experts" laughed when an exercise boy rode the horse out on the track with no saddle or stirrups. But the laughter promptly ended when Canonero II charged...
by David Gray
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2017
This vintage book contains David Grey's 1903 novel, "Gallops 2". A sequel to "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 2"...
by David Gray
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2017
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...
by Daniel Teetor
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2011
This book is focused specifically on capturing stunning images of horses in action at hunter/jumper horse shows. Amateur photographers can see what kinds of photographs are possible and learn how to take them. Abundant photographs taken at actual horse shows are used throughout to illustrate the many...
Moods
The Peter Moody Saga
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2016
The remarkable story of a champion Aussie horseman
In March 2016 Peter Moody, the man who took his ‘good mare’ Black Caviar to an unprecedented 25 straight victories, walked away from racing. Suspended for six months after he was found to have presented a horse on race day with an illegal...
Endurance 101
a gentle guide to the sport of long-distance riding
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Written specifically for beginning endurance riders, this book is a step by step guide to gaining the skills you need to succeed with the horse you have and learn what endurance riders mean when they say that “To Finish is to Win.”
The book has a relaxed narrative style with lots of pictures,...
Warriors on Horseback
The Inside Story of the Professional Jockey
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2015
Winner of the prestigious Dr. Tony Ryan literary prize, awarded to the author of the best book on any aspect of thoroughbred horse racing.
A remarkable and riveting insight into the lives of jockeys. Jockeys who earn a living race riding on racehorses are a incredible group. They are fiercely...
Kentucky Handicap Horse Racing
A History of the Great Weight Carriers
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2014
In a handicap, horses are assigned weights based on their past performances as a way to try to create evenly matched fields. The better the horse, the heavier the weight assigned. In the United States, handicaps once accounted for the majority of stakes races and were known to boast large purses attracting...
by James Kemper Millard
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2007
Long associated with fine Thoroughbred horses, Kentucky�s Bluegrass region is also home to America�s oldest indigenous breed: the American Saddlebred horse. A composite of several breeds, the Saddlebred was developed by 18thcentury colonists who sought a goodlooking, sensible, adaptable, and comfortable...
POSTURE AND PERFORMANCE
PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING HORSES FROM THE ANATOMICAL PERPECTIVE
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2015
From the author of the hugely successful titles 'How Your Horse Moves' and 'Horse Anatomy for Performance', comes a completely different training manual, also based on the Horses Inside Out philosophy: 'Understanding Anatomy Improves Performance and Reduces the Risk of Injury'. Divided into three...
by Maria Belknap
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Written specifically for horse people, this book covers topics and words that regular English/Spanish dictionaries might not, including horse health care, feeding, grooming, tack and equipment, and breeding terms. With more than 10,000 typically grouped word and phrase entries commonly used in the horse industry, regional variations, and a pronunciation guide.
by Melyni Worth Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2010
Good nutrition is essential for a strong and healthy horse. Here are in-depth explorations on the benefits of additives and herbal supplements inform Worth’s dietary approach toward treating common health problems that include colic, cribbing, Cushing disease, ulcers, tying-up syndrome, and more....
The Rider's Guide to Real Collection
Achieve Willingness, Balance and the Perfect Frame with Performance Horses
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Collection is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Western and English riding. Everyone wants it, but few people know how to get it. World-class rider, trainer, and clinician Lynn Palm now offers the one and only book that explains away the mysteries of collection while telling you exactly how to...
The Ultimate Horse Behavior and Training Book
Enlightened and Revolutionary Solutions for the 21st Century
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2006
Finally, a comprehensive collection of world-renowned equine expert Linda Tellington-Jones' healing equine bodywork and training exercises, for use both on the ground and in the saddle. In one fabulously illustrated book, those new to Linda's approach are provided with a clear, step-by-step introduction...