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How to identify long shots in thoroughbred horse racing. How to identify "false favorites" in thoroughbred horse racing.

Between the ReinsA Continuing Journey into Honest HorsemanshipEquestrian journalist and author, Tom Moates, is back with more chronicles of his earnest attempts to improve his horsemanship skills with the tolerant guidance of renowned horsemanship clinician, Harry Whitney. This follow up to A Horse 's Thought contains fresh equine adventures and insights as Moates tirelessly pursues to understand Whitney 's uncanny ability to see things from the horse 's point of view. Western Horseman says of the work: Between the Reins tells the story of a horseman who has survived the introductory phases of an equestrian education, and is now venturing forward past the clich?'s of the clinic scene.... A skilled storyteller and gifted writer, Moates 's ongoing contributions to the equestrian literary canon make for inspiring reading. Whether riding at home in Virginia 's Blue Ridge Mountains, traveling to audit Whitney 's clinics in various states, or getting bucked off again while riding in a clinic himself--vital lessons unfold in these pages as Moates increasingly comes to a deeper understanding of horses and what goes on in that space Between the Reins.

Ride along through the great northern plains of America and Canada as a young Native American bull rider fights for an identity separate from the lifestyle of the poverty stricken reservation conditions he grew up in to become a Bull Riding Champion of the Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association. Get a look at the current state of tribal warfare in America through sports competition. The Blackfeet pride he has struggled for as a half breed which he has had to fight for on his own rez is on the line as he challenges the Professional Bull Riders of the great Sioux Nation. "Redboy the Indian Bull Rider" is a true life story about the Native American rodeo life of a struggling young American Indian bull rider.

A Big Key To Winning
This book is tightly focused on just one handicapping subject, the Key Race. A Key Race is generally defined as a race from which two or more horses have gone on to win their next races. The idea here is that if two or more horses from this race have gone on to win their next, then the race was unusually competitive. Doesn't it follow then, that many other horses in the race probably ran better that it may appear at first?
A nice idea, but can it produce winning wagers? That's the subject addressed by this book. The book begins by illustrating a few Key Races, but goes on to document real results using this handicapping tool. Finally, it shows you how to identify horses coming from key races and how to use this knowledge to improve your handicapping results.

In this must have horse taming guide, "Mikey" (Ms. Mustang) Porter,author of "Eyes With Fire" and acclaimed horse trainer shares the secrets of her horse training success. With this instruction,even the most novice horse trainer can become proficient in the taming of the free roaming or pasture wild horse. Beginner and experienced horse trainers will acquire the knowledge of how to best deal with the habitual fears and natural instincts wild horses possess in order to survive on their own. Central to this learning experience is "Mikey's" focus on gaining the trust and respect of the free spirited equine through patience and a proven taming regime that results in progressive accomplishments. Ultimately this comprehensive taming guide will have you interacting with your horse with confidence, satisfaction, and pride. "Mikey" is adamant in her conviction that it is absolutely crucial the wild horse be tamed before any formal training takes place. Emphasis is placed on the use of an "advance and retreat" method that reduces the equines anxiety, plus a "more than one way" approach that offers substitute techniques for working with more difficult horses. Easy to follow lessons offer step-by-step instructions, a list of supplies needed and how they are used. Progress milestones are given so the new trainer will know what to expect from their horse in each lesson. This book covers in detail the many aspects in the taming of a wild horse; feeding, approaching, touching, grooming,tying, leading, lifting of feet,trailer loading, and advice for working with the horse that develops issues with learning a lesson "Mikey" has brilliantly consolidated her lifelong experiences of training horses into this essential taming guide that should be the first book purchased by any horse trainer. Lessons in this book will establish a sound foundation for future training and precondition any horse for a successful first mount-up.

STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH Smarty Jones-the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and near Belmont Stakes Triple Crown winner finally opens up about his life on and off the racetrack. The Thoroughbred Thinker hurls some zingers, and throws a few ringers on the horseracing establishment. In this fact-based fable, America's horse touches on topics spanning leadership & motivation to humor & humility. Smarty gives an education ranging from the history of the horse, to the traits of a champion.Pony up with a feel-good Philadelphia story, and learn how this blue collar horse has touched and restored the lives of those around him. Catch the emotion as he runs for the Roses and carries an entire nation on his back. Go in depth with Smarty and learn his Team's tale of hard work and big hearts.With a focus on entertaining and teaching the reader, Smarty delivers the inside story of his family, friends, fans, and place in history. He provides a stable's worth of wisdom, and lessons of life in the fast lane.

Horse Talk is a fun, informative, and handy guide, dedicated to helping people understand Thoroughbred racing and training terminology. Over 207 words or phrases defined, explained and used in a creative sentence by the opinion of the author.With the exception of some track conditions, betting terms, and medications.

Rodeo superstar Casey Tibbs lives again in Rusty Richards' authorized biography of the memorable, charismatic cowboy from South Dakota. Movingly written, Richards spent over twenty years meticulously researching, interviewing, and capturing vibrant memories and recollections of the six-time world champion saddle bronc rider. Born in a log home in the wilds of South Dakota, the youngest of ten children, Tibbs grew to be the most well-known, popular rodeo star of all time. Richards' biography is all-inclusive and also covers the Roberts family, including rodeo greats Ken, Gerald, and E.C. Roberts, along with Jim Shoulders, Deb Copenhaver, Carl Olson, Ben Johnson, Gene Pruett, Bill Linderman and so many more. In addition, Richards recounts Casey's phenomenal success in Hollywood and his friendship with Audie Murphy, his Las Vegas associations, and his world tours promoting rodeo and the Wild West. Richards does not gloss over Casey's battles with alcohol and gambling addictions, either. This is a biography that inspires, amuses, saddens, and gives real meaning to determination and grit. Casey Tibbs deserves to have his story told, and Rusty Richards has done an excellent job of doing so.

Hook to the BookThere are two, I repeat, two things standing in the way of your personal success with exotic wagering. One of the two is you. The other is a paradox involving your approach, the standard approach, to playing the exotics. I will provide you a quick, yet thorough explanation in this book. Realizing your vision of winning exotic wagers consistently necessitates a brand-new mindset, and then soon you will be on the surefire road to unparalleled success. You are only a couple of hours away from identifying the other hurdle, thus obliterating the hindrances and obtaining your long-elusive dream.

Make sure to check out Mr. Tuttle's blog site (http: //thetuttlemathpsm.com/); for winning picks and much more. Plus, it's a wonderful way to read some very lengthy excerpts of all nine of his horse handicapping books currently selling on Amazon.com. This book is a bit more "advanced," and tackles a lot of "Now" issues. Plus, it talks in great detail about Mr. Tuttle's "step-by-step" way in which he handicaps, hence the title....."The Tuttle Way."

Fine Tuning Barrel Horses, by champion barrel racer and barrel horse trainer Jessi Mead, is for every horse owner wishing to produce a top-level barrel horse. This detailed manual based on Mead's thirty years as a champion barrel racer and trainer outlines such training and fine-tuning techniques as determining the horse's training needs and meeting them; developing barrel turns, measuring barrel pockets, marking pocket points, teaching the horse collection and controlled speed. Every element of the barrel pattern is explained in clear diagrams using math, physics, and science. The chapters on rate and turn, detecting and correcting problems, and information on all phases of competition are essential. Her unique use of visual aids for horse and rider enhances the training and learning process, increasing the accuracy and consistency of barrel runs. The most thorough and informative manual available today, and a must for everyone involved in barrel racing.

This book will give you the race track betting basics needed when gambling / handicapping on the ponies. Dealing with sports & outdoor recreation of: thoroughbred racing & wagering. After reading this book you should possess the basics to be a successful horse handicapper which will bring you joyful entertainment as you watch your horses cross the finish line in the big races such as The Kentucky Derby, The Belmont, and The Preakness just to name a few. This will hopefully be the first of many OTB and racetrack betting guides I publish. So I hope you have as much fun reading the book, as I had writing it.

THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding: The Story of the Sport and Background of the Horse Industry, by Tom R. Underwood. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419160702.

Including Instructions On Feeding, Watering, Stabling, Shoeing, Etc. With Practical Treatment For Diseases. Illustrated. Including A Large Number Of Valuable Recipes Not Before Published.

This is the 25th edition of the highly regarded guide to two year olds by Steve Taplin. The book profiles around 1,500 two year olds each year, and of particular importance to the punter are the author's perceptive pedigree assessments gathered in pre-season interviews.Steve Taplin is very well known and trusted by trainers in the UK and Ireland, and they are therefore happy to give him the inside line on their best horses. The book also includes a foreword from leading trainer John Gosden. Laid out in an easy-to-use A-Z format by trainer, the book also features a wealth of detailed statistics - stallion references, racing trends, indexes to sires and dams, star two year olds, bloodstock assessments and much more.

Horse packing--using horses (and sometimes mules) as a form of conveyance for supplies and goods--was once a cornerstone of human transportation. Filled with precisely drawn illustrations and written instructions on the many types of required hitches, cordage, ropes, splices, and knots, this practical guide expertly covers all aspects of a formerly commonplace skill. It includes fine explanations of general packing rules and background on pack organization; records of endurance; the diseases that can strike pack animals and how to avoid them; cargo slinging; and much more. For anyone interested in the storied history of pack transportation, or for those who still travel with pack animals and want to do so safely and efficiently, this unique volume is a necessity.