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The Horse God Built

Author : Lawrence Scanlan
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1429968087
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book The Horse God Built written by Lawrence Scanlan and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Horse God Built tells the amazing and heartwarming story of a Secretariat and the man who knew him best. Most of us know the legend of Secretariat, the tall, handsome chestnut racehorse whose string of honors runs long and rich: the only two-year-old ever to win Horse of the Year, in 1972; winner in 1973 of the Triple Crown, his times in all three races still unsurpassed; featured on the cover of Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated; the only horse listed on ESPN's top fifty athletes of the twentieth century (ahead of Mickey Mantle). His final race at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack is a touchstone memory for horse lovers everywhere. Yet while Secretariat will be remembered forever, one man, Eddie "Shorty" Sweat, who was pivotal to the great horse's success, has been all but forgotten--until now. In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for--groom to North America's finest racehorses. As Secretariat's groom, loyal friend, and protector, Eddie understood the horse far better than anyone else. A wildly generous man who could read a horse with his eyes, he shared in little of the financial success or glamour of Secretariat's wins on the track, but won the heart of Big Red with his soft words and relentless devotion. In Scanlan's rich narrative, we get a groom's-eye view of the racing world and the vantage of a man who spent every possible moment with the horse he loved, yet who often basked in the horse's glory from the sidelines. More than anything else, The Horse God Built is a moving portrait of the powerful bond between human and horse.

Horse God Built

Author : Lawrence Scanlan
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (598 download)

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Download or read book Horse God Built written by Lawrence Scanlan and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 2006-09-12 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us know the legend of Secretariat, the tall, handsome chestnut racehorsewhose string of honours runs long and rich: the only two-year-old ever towin Horse of the Year, in 1972; winner in 1973 of the Triple Crown, his times inall three races still untouched; featured on the cover of Time, Newsweek andSports Illustrated; the only horse listed on ESPN’s top 50 athletes of the 20th century.His final race at Toronto’s Woodbine Racetrack is a touchstone memory forhorse lovers everywhere. Yet while Secretariat will forever be remembered, oneman who was pivotal to the great horse’s success has been all but forgotten—untilnow. In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan haswritten a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey through acorner of the racing world seldom visited. As Secretariat’s groom, Edward“Shorty” Sweat had far more contact with the horse than anyone, and no one understoodhim better. Travelling through the American South, hanging about the tracksand the barns of thoroughbred racing, Scanlan reveals a skilled and much lovedblack man of the old South, who had a consuming fatherly passion and dedicationto “his” horse. We see the racing world through the eyes of a man who died in poverty,his standing-room-only funeral packed with friends and family—yet unattendedby the other principals in Secretariat’s life. We hear colourful backstretch anecdotesabout Eddie and Secretariat from coworkers, jockeys, trainers and owners, allcontributing not just to one man’s story, but to a portrait of a powerful bond betweenhuman and horse.

Secretariat

Author : William Nack
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 9780306811333
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Secretariat written by William Nack and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2002-04-04 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1973, Secretariat, the greatest thoroughbred in horse-racing history, won the Triple Crown. The only horse to ever break the two-minute mark in winning the Kentucky Derby until recent winner Monarchos, Secretariat also pulled off one of the most astounding victories in the annals of horse racing by winning the Belmont Stakes by a record-breaking thirty-one lengths. Now William Nack updates his acclaimed portrait with a new afterword that examines the legacy of one of ESPN's "100 Greatest Athletes of the Century": the only horse to ever grace the covers of Time , Newsweek , and Sports Illustrated all in the same week.

Secretariat

Author : William Nack
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 1401396216
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Secretariat written by William Nack and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Secretariat" is an elegantly crafted, exhilarating tale of speed and power, grace and greatness, told with such immediacy that the reader is lost in the rush of horses and the clatter and ring of the grandstand." --Laura Hillenbrand, bestselling author of "Seabiscuit" Updated with a new preface by the author In 1973, Secretariat, the greatest champion in horse-racing history, won the Triple Crown. The only horse to ever grace the covers of "Time," "Newsweek," and "Sports Illustrated" in the same week, he also still holds the record for the fastest times in both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. He was also the only non-human chosen as one of ESPN's "50 Greatest Athletes of the Century." The tale of "Big Red" is an enduring and inspiring classic, more than thirty years after its initial publication.

Secretariat

Author : Raymond G. Woolfe Jr.
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1586671170
Total Pages : 3 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (866 download)

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Download or read book Secretariat written by Raymond G. Woolfe Jr. and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-05-16 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secretariat was the best-known and most beloved race horse of the twentieth century. In 1973 his legacy as the grearest horse of all time was pcrmanently etched into the consciousness of the world when he won the Triple Crown. Raymond G. Woolfe Jr. tells the story of Secretariat from the coin toss that sent him to Helen Chencry to his butial at Claiborne Farm. Complete with a glossary of horse-racing terms, a brcakdown of Secretariat's bloodline, and a foreword by Ronald Turcotte. Sccretariat's jockey during his amazing 1973 campaign, this is the definitive volume for fans of the horse and the sport of horseracing. "A delight---cither to read or just to look at the pictures." ---The New Yorker "If you have a taste for a beautiful book, this one's for you." ---Joe Hirsch Daily Racing Form "A first-rate gift book for anyone who loves horses, anyone who loves racing, and for sports fans generally." ---Roger Caras `Cbs Television' "Absolutely beautiful." ---Dick Francis. Author "Woolfe's easy-reading style adds much to his inside story of this exciting chestnut thoroughbred." ---Publishers Weekly

I Rode the Red Horse

Author : Barbara Libby
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781581500967
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book I Rode the Red Horse written by Barbara Libby and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the story of Secretariat's victory in the 1973 Belmont Stakes, the last of the three races in the Triple Crown, from the point of view of the winning jockey, Ron Turcotte.

Uncover a Horse

Author : David George Gordon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781592238866
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (388 download)

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Download or read book Uncover a Horse written by David George Gordon and published by . This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sculpted three-dimensional model of the anatomy of a horse will help children learn all about this amazing animal.

Big Red of Meadow Stable

Author : William Nack
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780525630128
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Big Red of Meadow Stable written by William Nack and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Wild About Horses

Author : Lawrence Scanlan
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060931140
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book Wild About Horses written by Lawrence Scanlan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2001-11-13 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The human love affair with horses is an ancient and far-reaching one. Moving effortlessly from history to literature, from science to sport, from anecdote to personal experience, Lawrence Scanlan sets out to discover the essence of our powerful, almost mystical attraction to this noble creature. Scanlan covers a wide territory: from the mythic horses of cultures long past to the real-life whisperers of today, to the timeless wild mustangs still roaming the Great Plains. As he touches on each aspect of the equine-human bond, Scanlan makes perfect sense of "horse fever" -- that curious affliction that has been known to strike both the seasoned professional and the rider who has galloped only in his or her dreams. Written in lyrical prose with wit, humor, and an eye for drama, meticulously researched and complemented by fifty compelling black-and-white photographs, Wild About Horses addresses our need to know everything we can about the horse.

A Horse for Mandy

Author : Lurlene McDaniel
Publisher : Darby Creek ™
ISBN 13 : 1467727792
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (677 download)

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Download or read book A Horse for Mandy written by Lurlene McDaniel and published by Darby Creek ™. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s Mandy’s thirteenth birthday and her dream is coming true: She's getting a beautiful horse of her very own! But Mandy’s best friend, Laura, doesn’t seem very happy for her. Then tragedy strikes. Can Mandy and her new horse save Laura?

The Big Red Horse

Author : Lawrence Scanlan
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 9780062026699
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (266 download)

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Download or read book The Big Red Horse written by Lawrence Scanlan and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of horse racing is brought to life by Larry Scanlan, following the career of Secretariat and looking at the relationship between the horse and his beloved groom. Scanlan introduces young readers to the hierarchy of the track, from the hot walker to the owner to Secretariat, the fastest horse of the twentieth century. Secretariat was good - and he knew it. He didn't tolerate fools, and his groom knew just how to handle him, with lots of love and a firm hand. Eddie Sweat loved that horse, knew every muscle in his body, knew how to calm him down, and knew when to hold firm. He drove him to races and flew with him to his ultimate home, the stud farm. Following Secretariat from the time he was born to the time he died, Scanlan presents a fascinating and engaging look at the partnership of Secretariat and Eddie Sweat - and at the racing world in general, complete with fun trivia facts about Secretariat.

The Book that Made Your World

Author : Vishal Mangalwadi
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1595554009
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (955 download)

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Download or read book The Book that Made Your World written by Vishal Mangalwadi and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand where we came from. Whether you're an avid student of the Bible or a skeptic of its relevance, The Book That Made Your World will transform your perception of its influence on virtually every facet of Western civilization. Indian philosopher Vishal Mangalwadi reveals the personal motivation that fueled his own study of the Bible and systematically illustrates how its precepts became the framework for societal structure throughout the last millennium. From politics and science, to academia and technology, the Bible's sacred copy became the key that unlocked the Western mind. Through Mangalwadi's wide-ranging and fascinating investigation, you'll discover: What triggered the West's passion for scientific, medical, and technological advancement How the biblical notion of human dignity informs the West's social structure and how it intersects with other worldviews How the Bible created a fertile ground for women to find social and economic empowerment How the Bible has uniquely equipped the West to cultivate compassion, human rights, prosperity, and strong families The role of the Bible in the transformation of education How the modern literary notion of a hero has been shaped by the Bible's archetypal protagonist Journey with Mangalwadi as he examines the origins of a civilization's greatness and the misguided beliefs that threaten to unravel its progress. Learn how the Bible transformed the social, political, and religious institutions that have sustained Western culture for the past millennium, and discover how secular corruption endangers the stability and longevity of Western civilization. Endorsements: “This is an extremely significant piece of work with huge global implications. Vishal brings a timely message.” (Ravi Zacharias, author, Walking from East to West and Beyond Opinion) “In polite society, the mere mention of the Bible often introduces a certain measure of anxiety. A serious discussion on the Bible can bring outright contempt. Therefore, it is most refreshing to encounter this engaging and informed assessment of the Bible’s profound impact on the modern world. Where Bloom laments the closing of the American mind, Mangalwadi brings a refreshing optimism.” (Stanley Mattson, founder and president, C. S. Lewis Foundation) “Vishal Mangalwadi recounts history in very broad strokes, always using his cross-cultural perspectives for highlighting the many benefits of biblical principles in shaping civilization.” (George Marsden, professor, University of Notre Dame; author, Fundamentalism and American Culture)

The Horse, the Wheel, and Language

Author : David W. Anthony
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400831105
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Horse, the Wheel, and Language written by David W. Anthony and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-26 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? Until now their identity has remained a tantalizing mystery to linguists, archaeologists, and even Nazis seeking the roots of the Aryan race. The Horse, the Wheel, and Language lifts the veil that has long shrouded these original Indo-European speakers, and reveals how their domestication of horses and use of the wheel spread language and transformed civilization. Linking prehistoric archaeological remains with the development of language, David Anthony identifies the prehistoric peoples of central Eurasia's steppe grasslands as the original speakers of Proto-Indo-European, and shows how their innovative use of the ox wagon, horseback riding, and the warrior's chariot turned the Eurasian steppes into a thriving transcontinental corridor of communication, commerce, and cultural exchange. He explains how they spread their traditions and gave rise to important advances in copper mining, warfare, and patron-client political institutions, thereby ushering in an era of vibrant social change. Anthony also describes his fascinating discovery of how the wear from bits on ancient horse teeth reveals the origins of horseback riding. The Horse, the Wheel, and Language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries--the source of the Indo-European languages and English--and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the past.

The Ballad of the White Horse

Author : G. K. Chesterton
Publisher : Aeterna Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ballad of the White Horse written by G. K. Chesterton and published by Aeterna Press. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ballad of the White Horse is a poem by G. K. Chesterton about the idealized exploits of the Saxon King Alfred the Great. Written in ballad form, the work is usually considered one of the last great traditional epic poems ever written in the English language. The poem narrates how Alfred was able to defeat the invading Danes at the Battle of Ethandun under the auspices of God working through the agency of the Virgin Mary. In addition to being a narration of Alfred's military and political accomplishments, it is also considered a Catholic allegory. Chesterton incorporates a significant amount of philosophy into the basic structure of the story. Aeterna Press

Antonia, the Horse Whisperer

Author : Elisabeth Zöller
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1628739428
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (287 download)

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Download or read book Antonia, the Horse Whisperer written by Elisabeth Zöller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rosenburg Riding Stables is receiving a new addition. When a famous French jockey wants to board his prize gelding, Fairydance, at the stable, horse-crazy Antonia is overcome with joy and excitement. Antonia immediately forms a deep connection with Fairydance, but no one else at the stable can get near him; he bucks them, runs away, and is generally cranky around anyone but Antonia. But while Antonia is fully capable of looking after Fairydance, will the famous Frenchman allow an eleven-year-old girl to care for his prize horse? When the jockey turns up unexpectedly to check on his Fairydance after a particularly heavy storm, will everything come unraveled with the horse’s training, or can Antonia save the day? A friendship between girl and horse beautifully told by Elisabeth Zöller and Brigitte Kolloch, featuring color illustrations by Betina Gotzen-Beek, Antonia, the Horse Whisperer highlights a classic first love for many girls and sets the stage for a new horse series for young readers.

Justify

Author : Lenny Shulman
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1641252502
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book Justify written by Lenny Shulman and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a trademark powerful stride amid a blaze of red and yellow silks, Justify emphatically crossed the finish line at the 2018 Belmont Stakes and became just the 13th winner of horse racing's elusive Triple Crown. One of the most charismatic and talented runners in the history of the sport, Justify was also one of its most unlikely champions; the late-blooming chestnut colt made his competitive debut only 111 days prior to that legendary victory. In Justify: 111 Days to Triple Crown Glory, veteran scribe Lenny Shulman (BloodHorse magazine) provides an insider account of this Thoroughbred's rise to greatness. Through extensive interviews and first-hand accounts, readers will discover the fascinatingly disparate cast of characters who were crucial to Justify's success, including trainer Bob Baffert, whose innate ability to identify equine talent also produced American Pharoah; Mike Smith, the 52-year-old jockey asserting himself in the miraculous third act of his career; and breeders John and Tanya Gunther, who believed in Justify's ability despite the developmental imperfections that drove buyers away. Packed with riveting action, keen insight, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on quieter figures like silent investors, international stakeholders, and unheralded training staff, Justify is an illuminating look at the modern Thoroughbred industry and an essential story for the ages.

Sham: Great Was Second Best

Author : Phil Dandrea
Publisher : Acanthus Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780984217342
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Sham: Great Was Second Best written by Phil Dandrea and published by Acanthus Pub. This book was released on 2011 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sham was a horse that seemed destined for greatness. He boasted a winning pedigree, a sleek and muscular frame, experienced trainers, and talented jockeys. Early races validated his potential, as he ran to victories by as many as fifteen lengths. After he defeated the mighty Secretariat in the Wood Memorial, many turf writers were touting Sham as the Kentucky Derby favorite. The stage was set for Sham-mania to sweep the country at a time when the nation needed a hero. But it was Secretariat who won over the nation. Despite impressive victories and record-breaking performances, Sham's popularity paled in comparison. If Secretariat was America's horse, Sham might well have been everyman's horse, a working-class hero who couldn't get the recognition he deserved. This is the other side of the story of Secretariat's famous Triple Crown season and of his remarkable challenger who found that great was only second best.