Books for the Equestrian in Your Life

They say to ride a horse is to fly without wings. Discover the untold stories of famous horses like Noor and Nasrullah, and of fabled venues like Churchill Downs, Saratoga, and Belmont Park. Gripping track tales from all over are here, ranging fromKentucky Racehorses, to Virginia Horseracing, to Maryland Steeplechasing, to Florida Thoroughbreds. Saddle up and give the gift of insight into one of nature’s most beautiful, powerful and beloved creatures.
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Kentucky's Horse-Drawn Era
Kentucky's Horse-Drawn Era
$24.99
Maryland Thoroughbred Racing
Maryland Thoroughbred Racing
$24.99
Oakland's Equestrian Heritage
Oakland's Equestrian Heritage
$24.99
Virginia Horse Racing
Virginia Horse Racing
$21.99
Delaware Park
Delaware Park
$21.99
Nasrullah
Nasrullah
$21.99

Kentucky's Horse-Drawn Era

9781467111867

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Images of America: Kentucky's Horse-Drawn Era takes a look at the days when animals--mostly horses and mules--supplied the "horsepower" for daily life in Kentucky. The animals' work included hauling buggies, carriages, wagons, hearses, circus wagons, parade floats, bookmobiles, coal cars, school buses, and everything and everyone in between. This book even has a photograph of a mule team pulling a two-story house down the street of a small town in Kentucky; other unusual images feature a "high-diving" horse and the winners of the Mule Derby. These vintage photographs highlight horses and mules in some of the many roles they filled before the advent of the automobile, the pickup truck, and the tractor.
Kentucky's Horse-Drawn Era

Maryland Thoroughbred Racing

9780738541549

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"Thoroughbred racing has always played a central role in Maryland's identity and must continue into the 21st century." Gov. Bob Erlich and countless other Marylanders salute the cherished history of thoroughbred racing, though jousting is the official state sport. This volume highlights the people, places, races, faces, and, most important of all, the horses that have held the public's attention and bolstered Maryland's economy for several centuries. Subjects range from the legendary to the forgotten and from millionaires to railbirds. Horse racing is a great equalizer, drawing fans of all ages and walks of life.
Maryland Thoroughbred Racing

Oakland's Equestrian Heritage

9780738558103

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Throughout its history, Oakland has been a haven for horse enthusiasts. Clubs held frequent horse shows and social events, and riders were seen galloping along roads that led to the beautiful trails of Joaquin Miller, Redwood, and Anthony Chabot Parks. United by a shared passion, traditional cowboys and cowgirls continue to ride alongside English-style riders at the remaining local stables. Capture a glimpse into Oakland's rich equestrian history during the hayday of horses.
Oakland's Equestrian Heritage

Virginia Horse Racing

9781596294394

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Virginia, mother of presidents, is also the mother of American horse racing. From the very beginning, Virginians have risked it all on the track as eagerly as on the battlefield. Follow the bloodlines of three foundation sires of the American Thoroughbred through generations of rollicking races and larger-than-life grandees wagering kingly stakes, sometimes on horses not yet born. How did the horse nicknamed Damn His Eyes get protection money from other horse owners? What did it mean to "tap the claret" to break a neck-and-neck tie? Why was Confederate cavalry so much better than Union--was it the riders, or was it the mounts? All these and many more stories of horsemanship on and off the track fill the pages of Virginia Horse Racing: Triumphs of the Turf.
Virginia Horse Racing

Delaware Park

9781596294660

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Horse racing embodies the very spirit of America, honoring our dual traditions of risk taking and adventure seeking. Known throughout the racing world, Delaware Park shines as a diamond among racecourses. The park was designed and built by Willie DuPont, a lean and wiry man for whom there was no sweeter music than "the pound of horses' hooves." In the decades that followed, Delaware Park became the home of Kelso, Secretariat and Barbaro, some
of the greatest names in horse racing history. Read about the dramatic ups and downs of this legendary institution as Kenneth Baumgardt captures the spirit of one of America's most celebrated racing destinations.
Delaware Park

Nasrullah

9781626190146

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Nasrullah arrived in Kentucky in 1950 and forever changed the modern American thoroughbred.


Bred in royalty by the Aga Kahn, Nasrullah's journey from Europe to America was one of glorious victories and grand potential. He was the first horse to lead both the American and English sire lists, which led to a legendary line of descendants that includes nine U.S. champions, three Hall of Famers and ninety-eight stake winners like Bold Ruler, Noor and Nashua. Nasrullah is even grandsire of the famed Secretariat. Ride along with author Melanie Greene as she recounts the compelling history of a truly remarkable horse that is sure to take any equestrian fan beyond the bluegrass.

Nasrullah