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Book Synopsis The Kentucky Harness Horse by : Ken McCarr
Download or read book The Kentucky Harness Horse written by Ken McCarr and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative book shows how the influence of Kentucky Standard breeding spread across the nation and finally around the world. Here is the story of the horses and farms, the men and women who made it possible. Rich with anecdote and founded on a unique store of learning, it will delight both the newcomer to the sport and the lifelong devotee.
Book Synopsis Harness Racing in the Keystone State by : Victoria Howard
Download or read book Harness Racing in the Keystone State written by Victoria Howard and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2022-11-10 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HARNESS RACING IN THE KEYSTONE STATE is a combination of a history, reference and coffee table book, comprised of a photo gallery and racing tidbits. Within the binding are two books. BOOK ONE is the history of racing horses, starting with chariot racing in 753 BC to the present day harness racing, with an overview of harness racing’s greatest progenitors: Messenger, Abdullah and Hambletonian. Also covered is the origin of Pennsylvania Fair Racing, commencing in the 1800’s through present day. The premier racetracks Liberty Bell Park, Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack are also highlighted. BOOK TWO is more contemporary showcasing management, trainers, drivers, “people behind the scenes,” game changers, prominent owners and generations of harness racing families. This book is for everyone who loves horses and horse racing and is bound to be a keepsake that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Download or read book Harness Horse written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Complete Book of Harness Racing by : Philip A. Pines
Download or read book The Complete Book of Harness Racing written by Philip A. Pines and published by Arco. This book was released on 1982 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Gender, Work, and Harness Racing by : Elizabeth Anne Larsen
Download or read book Gender, Work, and Harness Racing written by Elizabeth Anne Larsen and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2014-11-19 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elizabeth Anne Larsen explores how harness horse racing has resisted gender equalization and excluded women from key roles. With stirring accounts of the strong women who are surviving and succeeding in this sport, Larsen provides insight for studies of gender and work, occupational sex segregation, and women’s studies.
Book Synopsis Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky by : Foster Ockerman
Download or read book Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky written by Foster Ockerman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A behind-the-scenes history of the Bluegrass State’s iconic sport. Horse racing and the Commonwealth of Kentucky are synonymous. The equine industry in the state dates as far back as the eighteenth century, and some of that history remains untold. The Seventeenth Earl of Derby made the trip from England to Louisville for the famed Kentucky Derby. Many famous African American jockeys grew up in the area but fled to Europe during the Jim Crow era. Gambling on races is a popular pastime, but betting in the early days caused significant changes in the sport. Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky details the rich and the lesser-known history at the tracks in the Bluegrass State.
Book Synopsis How to Own Winning Standardbred Racehorses by : Paul D. Siegel
Download or read book How to Own Winning Standardbred Racehorses written by Paul D. Siegel and published by The Russell Meerdink Company Ltd.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Junior written by Victoria M. Howard and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Junior: The Horse that won the Kentucky Derby is the true story of the champion thoroughbred Kentucky Chrome. Beginning with his birth until he wins the famous race-- you will fall in love with this incredible animal
Author :Richard Ulack, Karl Raitz, Gyula Pauer Publisher :University Press of Kentucky ISBN 13 :9780813128658 Total Pages :334 pages Book Rating :4.1/5 (286 download)
Book Synopsis Atlas of Kentucky by : Richard Ulack, Karl Raitz, Gyula Pauer
Download or read book Atlas of Kentucky written by Richard Ulack, Karl Raitz, Gyula Pauer and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 1977 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive atlas of the state published in over 20 years, the Atlas of Kentucky brings together a wealth of information on the geography, industry, economy, development, and people of the Commonwealth. Includes over 600 maps and 200 color illustrations. Richard Ulack, professor and former chair of the Department of Geography at the University of Kentucky and former State Geographer, is author of Atlas of Southeast Asia and co-editor of Lexington and Kentucky's Inner Bluegrass Region . Kentucky State Geographer Karl Raitz, professor and current chair of the Department of Geography at the University of Kentucky, is the editor of The National Road and co-author of Appalachia: A Gegional Geography . Gyula Pauer, former director of the Center for Cartography and Geographic Information at the University of Kentucky, has served as cartographer for numerous publications, including Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the U.S. Congress and The Himalayan Kingdoms.
Book Synopsis Harness Racing in New York State by : Dean Hoffman
Download or read book Harness Racing in New York State written by Dean Hoffman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the eager stallion Messenger trotted off a boat from Europe in 1788, harness racing in America has been a popular sport, and nowhere is this truer than New York State. In the nineteenth century, harness racing attracted spectators from all walks of life. An 1823 race was so popular that businesses adjourned for the day to watch it. The sport reached its peak when the spectacular Roosevelt Raceway opened in 1957. Dean Hoffman offers an in-depth history of the sport's evolution in the Empire State, from the drivers and breeding to betting, legislation and accounts of the most exciting races. Join Hoffman as he sheds light on one of New York's most venerable sports traditions.
Book Synopsis Kentucky's Famous Racehorses by : Patricia L. Thompson
Download or read book Kentucky's Famous Racehorses written by Patricia L. Thompson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04-26 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Central Kentucky is home to many magnificent horses and their farms. Although there are numerous places to witness these beautiful animals, including Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Pimlico, and Belmont, their history often gets overwhelmed by their statistics. Images of America: Kentucky’s Famous Racehorses goes beyond the numbers and provides insight into the character of these beloved creatures by featuring stories straight from those closest to the horses—the grooms.
Book Synopsis The History of Harness Racing in New England by : Robert Temple
Download or read book The History of Harness Racing in New England written by Robert Temple and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-04-09 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New England has played a prominent role in the history of harness racing in America. The greatest horses, owners, drivers and trainers competed here and the sport reached its height of popularity following the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering in the mid-1930's following 300 years of Puritanical resistance to gambling. Today harness racing is barely hanging on as a viable commercial entity. This book details the history of the sport, tracing its rise and near-final fall and the possible solution to saving it.
Download or read book Born to Trot written by Marguerite Henry and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gibson can hear the beat of the horses’ hooves against the track. Trotter are the world to him. But all he ever does is practice. He’s still too young and inexperienced to drive in a real race. Only he knows he’s ready for the big league. If people would give him a chance, then they would know it, too. Gib’s chance comes in a filly named Rosalind. Now Gib can prove that he’s man enough to train a champion. But does he really have what it takes? Can he and Rosalind go all the way to win the Hambletonian, the greatest race of all?
Author :United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :104 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (121 download)
Book Synopsis Corrupt Horseracing Practices by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice
Download or read book Corrupt Horseracing Practices written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Kentucky Administrative Regulations Service written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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