Author : Karle Dickerson
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 38,55 MB
Release : 2001-10-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780061068249
Christina enters Star in a tough Derby prep race, praying that he can withstand the grueling pace. Is it too much, too soon? Or will Star shine like the champion that he is?
Author : Joanna Campbell
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 17,71 MB
Release : 1991-08-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0061061204
Ashleigh wouldn't care about anything, ever again. Ashleigh Griffen swore she'd never give her heart to another horse -- not after a terrible disease wiped out her family's breeding farm, along with Ashleigh's favorite mare, Stardust. Now the Griffens are starting over as breeding managers at Townsend Acres, and Ashleigh's sure she is going to hate living there. Then a small, sickly foal is born -- a beautiful copper filly that looks like Stardust. No one thinks the foal will live or that it's worth trying to save. No one but Ashleigh. Can one girl's love alone work miracles? Read Thoroughbred and experience the love and friendship between a determined girl and a very special filly.
Author : Jennifer Chu
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 10,41 MB
Release : 2003-07-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0060544406
Christina considers a career in veterinary medicine after she has a horse racing accident. Melanie continues to pursue her career as a jockey and strives to have a good relationship with Christina.
Author : Anna Morgan Ford
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 31,81 MB
Release : 2016-11-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1570768366
Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their "great heart" and willingness to go the extra mile, off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have proven to be the ultimate equine partner in a host of disciplines: dressage, eventing, hunter/jumpers, trail riding—even barrel racing! Now discover all you need to know to find the right OTTB and give him the solid educational foundation he needs to excel in a new career, whether as a highly trained competitor, pleasure mount, or companion animal. * A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program
Author : Joanna Campbell
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 45,35 MB
Release : 1998-12-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0061065439
Will Cassidy tell the truth, even if it means losing her horse? Cassidy Smith is worried. Her filly, Lady T, is running against a champion racehorse, Pizzazz. Cassidy's family needs the prize money desperately. Without it, they can't afford to keep Lady T. Then Cassidy discovers that Pizzazz has been injured -- and his owner is planning to run him anyway. If Pizzazz runs on his bad leg, he could be ruined forever! Cassidy knows she should tell her dad to stop the race. But then the Smith's won't win the money they need -- and they'll have to sell Lady T for sure. How can Cassidy protect Pizzazz without losing her beloved filly?
Author : John Diedrich
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 11,58 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780736837682
Describes the Thoroughbred horse, including their history, physical features, and their primary uses. Includes a photo diagram of the horse.
Author : Janice L. Blake
Publisher : BalboaPress
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 49,25 MB
Release : 2013-11-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 1452580928
Janice L. Blake, Thoroughbred race horse jockey and author, describes how to take a horse to the race track and back safely. This guide is great for beginners, owners, and other rail birds who want to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a Thoroughbred race track as the horses are being exercised in the morning. Follow along with Janice as she gets a leg-up on the race horse, rides to the track, exercises the horse, and brings it back to the barn unscathed.
Author : Gail Stewart
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 46,6 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781560652458
Learn what makes the Thoroughbred different from all other breeds.
Author : William Shatner
Publisher : Thomas Dunne Books
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 46,15 MB
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1250130026
From his first time riding as a child, Shatner has felt a deep love for horses. He shares his joy-- with children, veterans, those with disabilities, and many more-- through the annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show. Here, he speaks from the heart about the effect horses have had on his life and on the lives of others. The anecdotes are paired with classic horse stories, including retellings of the Pegasus myth and the feats of the most famous war horses throughout history. Celebrate the connection between humans and horses-- and the power, courage, mindfulness, and healing that they can inspire in us.
Author : Joanna Campbell
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 40,36 MB
Release : 2002-07-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780060090463
Cindy and her partner Ben are having problems finding a jockey to ride Gratis in the Kentucky Derby. Cindy does not trust Wolf, but she is still nursing an injury to her shoulder. Will someone come to her rescue?
