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ISBN 13 : 9781854351999
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (519 download)
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Horse Racing written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bill Mooney
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9781844421275
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (212 download)
Download or read book Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing written by Bill Mooney and published by Carlton Publishing Group. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing is an authoritative and comprehensive illustrated work of reference on one of the world's most popular sports. The book tells the story of horse racing from its earliest beginnings to the present day. It provides essential information on all the top jockeys, owners, trainers and horses. Written by acknowledged authorities on the racing scene in the United States, UK, and Australia, and updated to the end of the 2005?06 winter season, this is the definitive work, with every page a visually exciting and information-packed celebration of the sport.
Author : Bill Mooney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781780977652
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (776 download)
Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing written by Bill Mooney and published by . This book was released on 2016-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its fifth edition, The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing is an authoritative and comprehensive illustrated work of reference. The book tells the story of the "sport of kings" from its earliest inceptions to the present day. It provides essential information on all the top jockeys and the leading owners and trainers and the famous horses. Every personality (human and equine), event and issue of importance in the history of both flat racing and steeplechasing will be referred to somewhere in the book. In addition, the off-track world of racing will be explored through the chapters dealing with gambling, scandals and disasters, social and cultural aspects, media coverage and the business of the racing. Written by two acknowledged authorities on the racing scene, this book is the definitive work on "the horses", with every page a visually exciting and information-packed celebration of the sport. This book will be as invaluable to the fan who follows racing on television as it will be for the serious student, administrator and the media.
Author : Bill Monney
Publisher : Carlton Books
ISBN 13 : 9781787391277
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (912 download)
Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing written by Bill Monney and published by Carlton Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its seventh edition, The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing is the authoritative and comprehensive illustrated reference to the sport. Written by three acknowledged authorities, this complete encyclopedia tells the story of the "sport of kings" from its earliest inceptions to the present day, with essential information on all the top jockeys, trainers, leading owners, and most celebrated horses. Every personality (human and equine), event and issue of importance in the history of both flat racing and steeplechasing appears, along with information on the off-track world, gambling, scandals, disasters, social and cultural aspects, media coverage, and the business of racing. Revised and updated to include the latest crop of equine superstars, including Golden Horn and US Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, this visually dazzling book continues to be invaluable.
Author : George Ennor
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9781842222447
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (224 download)
Download or read book The World Encyclopedia of Horse Racing written by George Ennor and published by Carlton Publishing Group. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horse racing is second only to baseball, in terms of the number of people it attracts, of all spectator sports in this country. With this book in hand, readers will become experts on the "sport of kings", from its beginnings over 6,000 years ago to the widespread support and attention the sport receives today. This book comprehensively studies and records in detail all vital information about today's top jockeys, leading owners and trainers and world-famous horses. The authors explore mainstream events in the history of flat racing and steeple chasing, and at the same time expose the dark side of the off track world, as they uncover scenes of rampant illegal gambling, scandals and disasters. Exciting photographs communicate the energy of the horses and the passion of their riders and owners.
Author : Graeme Kelly
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)
Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing written by Graeme Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bill Mooney
Publisher : Carlton Books
ISBN 13 : 9781847328663
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (286 download)
Download or read book Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing written by Bill Mooney and published by Carlton Books. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing is an authoritative and comprehensive illustrated work of reference. The book tells the story of the "sport of kings" from its earliest inceptions to the present day. It provides essential information on all the top jockeys and the leading owners and trainers and the famous horses. Every personality (human and equine), event and issue of importance in the history of both flat racing and steeplechasing will be referred to somewhere in the book. In addition, the off-track world of racing will be explored through the chapters dealing with gambling, scandals and disasters, social and cultural aspects, media coverage and the business of the racing.
Author : Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher : Aa Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780749567446
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (674 download)
Download or read book Racehorse written by Elwyn Hartley Edwards and published by Aa Pub. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to the world of horse racing, covering all the main races and most famous horses from the United States, Europe, and Asia Written by a bestselling equestrian author, this is the ultimate guide to the multi-billion dollar world of horse racing, including flat racing, steeplechasing, and harness racing. The extraordinary history of the sport is brought to life with stories and images of the world's greatest racehorses, from three foundation sires that led to the development of the "racing machine," the British Thoroughbred; to the phenomenal Eclipse and such modern horse heroes as Nijinsky, Red Rum, and Desert Orchid. It discusses the world's most spectacular racecourses?such as the English Derby at Epsom and the classic Dubai World Cup at Nad Al Sheba, and the contributions of the great jockeys are also explored, including living legend and nine-time derby winner Lestor Piggot and racing superstar Frankie Dettori.
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ISBN 13 : 9781854353238
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (532 download)
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Equestrian Sports written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465456104
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)
Download or read book The Horse Encyclopedia written by Elwyn Hartley Edwards and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history. A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies, featuring over 150 breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies. First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and plows, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensive volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground. The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all. This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.
Author : Wray Vamplew
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780714682921
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (829 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of British Horseracing written by Wray Vamplew and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative approach to the history of British horse racing is a unique source of information. As well a comprehensive guide to traditional themes, the Encyclopedia provides reference on a broad range of less well-studied issues.
Author : Dr Joyce Kay
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1135762678
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (357 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing written by Dr Joyce Kay and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing offers an innovative approach to one of Britain's oldest sports. While it considers the traditional themes of gambling and breeding, and contains biographies of human personalities and equine stars, it also devotes significant space to neglected areas. Entries include: social, economic and political forces that have influenced racing controversial historical and current issues legal and illegal gambling, and racing finance the British impact on world horseracing history and heritage of horseracing links between horse racing and the arts, media and technology human and equine biographies venues associated with racing horseracing websites The Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing provides a unique source of information and will be of great interest to sports historians as well as all those whose work or leisure brings them into the world of racing.
Author : Foster, Viv
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781845730765
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (37 download)
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Horse written by Foster, Viv and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bill Mooney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781741676617
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (766 download)
Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing written by Bill Mooney and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Story of the "sport of kings" from its earliest inception to the present day, with information on famous jockeys & trainers, famous horses, record-breaking races, Australian and international racing, and controversies.
Author : Dr Joyce Kay
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113576266X
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (357 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing written by Dr Joyce Kay and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing offers an innovative approach to one of Britain's oldest sports. While it considers the traditional themes of gambling and breeding, and contains biographies of human personalities and equine stars, it also devotes significant space to neglected areas. Entries include: social, economic and political forces that have influenced racing controversial historical and current issues legal and illegal gambling, and racing finance the British impact on world horseracing history and heritage of horseracing links between horse racing and the arts, media and technology human and equine biographies venues associated with racing horseracing websites The Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing provides a unique source of information and will be of great interest to sports historians as well as all those whose work or leisure brings them into the world of racing.
Author : Peter Arnold
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Boxing written by Peter Arnold and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Catherine Austen
Publisher : Flame Tree Illustrated
ISBN 13 : 9780857758811
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (588 download)
Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies written by Catherine Austen and published by Flame Tree Illustrated. This book was released on 2013-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of a great new series of comprehensive and accessible encyclopedias on our favourite animals, this is your definitive guide to the horse. Discover the horse throughout history and culture, its uses, anatomy, appearance and behaviour, and take in a wealth of practical advice on how to choose and buy a horse, care, health, breeding, tack and equipment, riding and training, and competing. Succinct clear entries cover all the main breeds of horse (nearly 200), split into ponies, light horses and heavy horses and organised by country. Helpful statistics and icons provide essential information at a glance.
