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David Owen
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Over the course of nine memorable seasons Tiger Roll entered not
just the record books with his achievements on the racecourse, but
the hearts of the racing public too. He burst onto the scene in
2014 with victory in the Triumph Hurdle at the end of his first
season and he built on that success with four further wins at the
Cheltenham Festival. As great as his heroics at Cheltenham were,
however, it was his two wins in the Grand National that set him
apart. Success in the world s most famous steeplechase is a
singular achievement in itself, but winning back-to-back runnings
of the Aintree spectacular, emulating the legendary Red Rum,
elevated Tiger Roll to a different level. He became a household
name and his owners Gigginstown House Stud, trainer Gordon Elliott
and principal jockeys Davy Russell and Keith Donoghue played
leading roles in this story. We have mined the unparalleled back
catalogue of the Racing Post with its award-winning writers and
photographers to recount the complete story of this unique horse.
'Poignant and compelling, an equine Bridget Jones.' - Racing Post
Being a stable lass is probably one of the hardest jobs in the
country, and yet for Gemma Hogg it is the most rewarding. She works
in the beautiful Yorkshire market town of Middleham and if her
colleagues are occasionally challenging, then the horses are
downright astonishing. Now, in Stable Lass, she takes us into the
closed world of a top racing yard, from the elation of having
several winners in one day to the almost indescribable grief of
losing a horse. Like most stable lads and lasses, Gemma arrived in
her yard as a teenager fresh out of racing college and had to cope
with living away from home for the first time, as well as adapting
to the brutal long hours, backbreaking work and often treacherous
weather. She describes falling in love with Polo Venture, the first
racehorse in her care, the pure exhilaration of riding him on
Middleham Gallops for the first time and what happens when a horse
takes against you, from the growling gelding Valiant Warrior to the
potentially lethal Broadway Boy. She brings to life the characters
around the yard, from straight-talking boss Micky Hammond to the
jockeys starving themselves to make weight, the wealthy owners and
the other stable lads and lasses who come from a range of different
places and backgrounds. Stable Lass by Gemma Hogg is a unique look
into the world of horse racing filled with heart-warming stories
and amazing thoroughbreds - some loveable, some cantankerous, all
impressive.
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 ploughs, and became essential to transport and
war. In this comprehensve 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.
The Definitive Guide to Betting on the All-Weather is a brand-new
edition and the ultimate fans' guide. Written by David Bellingham,
an expert Racing Post journalist with over 25 years' experience
covering the All-Weather, it includes a wealth of his uniquely
accumulated data and statistics to help find winners on these
surfaces. It covers in detail the seven all-weather tracks in
Britain and Ireland, with a chapter dedicated to each, a
description of each track, together with statistics covering
jockeys, trainers, sires and draw. It delves into the technical
stuff, covering subjects such as form assessment, speed ratings,
pace and track biases, sectional times and identifying whether the
shape of the race will have a bearing on the likely outcome. It
also includes a race diary covering a series of race meetings from
the author's point of view, as there is no better place to put all
the theory into practice than at the racecourse where real money is
changing hands. This is a must-have guide for bettors and fans of
the sport.
Horseracing happens literally every day of the year - which is why
unique and unusual events are almost commonplace in the Sport of
Kings, Queens and commoners, even when that day in designed to fool
you - as many felt was the case when, on 1 April 1929, a jockey
named Frank Wise didn't live up to his name as he was unwise enough
to ride in the Irish Grand National with only one leg and minus the
tops of three fingers - yet he and his mount, Alike, won the race.
Then there was the race meeting at which two dates combined when
Good Friday fell on Boxing Day - literally - with the horse of that
name taking a tumble at Wolverhampton on 26 December 1899. Make a
note in your diary to buy yourself or your racing relatives and
friends Graham Sharpe's latest book, containing literally hundreds
more similarly notable, memorable, racey stories for every single
day of the year. All the stories in The Racing Post Horseracing On
This Day have been expertly researched and this book is a must-have
for any fans of horseracing
WINNER OF INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2021
TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 'An intelligent and often beautifully
observed book' Donald McRae, The Guardian 'A must-read about a
career which never dropped out of top gear' Racing Post 'A
thoroughly engaging memoir. I can't recommend this insightful
autobiography enough' Horse & Hound 'A superior story: an
honest and self-searching account of the glories and thrills but
also the doubt and barren spells that visit even rampantly
successful jockeys' The Irish Times The riveting full-career
autobiography of Barry Geraghty, one of the most successful jump
jockeys in the sport's history. Now retired, Geraghty takes his
rightful place in the pantheon of greats that includes AP McCoy,
Richard Johnson and Ruby Walsh. Barry Geraghty is an Irish
horseracing legend. From his first win in 1997 he has gone on to
ride almost 2000 winners, making him the fourth most successful
jumps jockey of all time. With the second most wins at Cheltenham
in the sport's history, he has worked with all the greats - Moscow
Flyer, Kicking King, Monty's Pass. Barry finally retired in July
2020, covered in scars. He has broken all of his limbs, his
shoulders, his ribs, his nose. He has survived falls too numerous
to recall, and spent most of 2019 with a metal cast on his leg. And
yet, he kept getting back on the horse, for twenty-three years. His
autobiography is about resilience, the mental power that enables
the great to keep going despite the pain, despite the odds. It
explores how Barry has developed the mind tools to continue to push
himself, even when all seems lost. Containing startling revelations
and a searingly honest insight into the life of a top jockey, this
is a must-read for all sports fans.
It has long been accepted that horses - and other domesticated
animals too - can be trained to respond to our requests. How those
requests are made, however, is a source of debate: Ask or tell?
Firm or soft? Positive or negative reinforcement? Perhaps even more
interesting is when we question the degree to which we expect
horses to read our human behaviours. In general, we just 'act like
us' and expect them to 'get it'. It is a testament to the horse's
great patience that he usually keeps trying until he does!When we
understand the function of both the human brain and the equine
brain, we can to communication with horses on their terms instead
of ours. And by meeting horses halfway, we not only save valuable
training time, we achieve other goals too: we develop much deeper
bonds with our horses; we train them with insight and kindness
instead of force or command; we comprehend their misbehaviour in
ways that allow solutions; and we reduce the mistakes we often make
while working with them. In this illuminating book, cognitive
scientist and horsewoman, Janet Jones, describes human and equine
brains in collaboration. She explores the horse's way of thinking,
as well as human brain function during athletic mastery. Mental
abilities - like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing
- are discussed from both the human and horse perspective.
Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to
understand each other - sometime successfully, sometimes not - help
illustrate the lessons.
"He was the perfect horse, it was said, "the horse God built.""
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 thesidelines. More than anything else," The Horse God
Built "is a moving portrait of the powerful bond between human and
horse.
Schooling your horse is fundamental to any equestrian activity, so
getting it right is essential to you and your horse's progression.
101 Schooling Exercises enables you to plan the exercises you want
to ride according to you and your horse's level of ability. Whether
you want to increase your horse's balance, general impulsion or
practice more advance lateral work the easy-to-follow exercises
explain everything in order for you to ride the movement correctly,
what may go wrong and advice on how to correct it. Each exercise is
accompanied by an aerial illustration of the arena and additional
diagrams showing the rider's position, including where the emphasis
should be on the rider's aids. Stars from the equestrian world also
divulge their favourite training exercises including top celebrity
tips and advice. * Includes progressive exercises for all levels of
riding from novice to intermediate * Easy-to-follow diagrams and
illustrations * Favourite training exercises from celebrities of
the equestrian world including Richard Davison, Pippa Funnell, Tim
Stockdale, Lizzie Murray, Sylvia Loch, John Lassetter, Jennie
Loriston-Clarke, Karen Dixon, Mary King, and Lee Pearson * Compiled
in consultation with Andrew Day, former international event rider
and Senior Lecturer at the Training the Teachers of Tomorrow Trust
(TTT) 'This book is simply a must-buy volume.' Horse
After a 40-year career taking the bets that no one else would take
for William Hill after expanding the company's offerings to its
customers beyond purely sporting contests, in Strange Stuff Graham
Sharpe chronicles the weirdest, oddest, strangest, craziest antics
and events to happen on racecourses to horses, jockeys, trainers,
owners, bookies and racegoers over the years. His previous titles
include biographies of arch-eccentric racehorse owner Dorothy
Paget, whose horses won the Grand National, Gold Cup, Champion
Hurdle and Derby; and William Hill, who founded his eponymous
company in 1934, when he was betting on-course and transforming the
bookmaking scene. His Magnificent Seven chronicled the story of
Frankie Dettori's greatest day, when he almost single-handedly
bankrupted the country's biggest bookies. In his latest book you'll
find hundreds of stories and unusual racing facts to dip in and out
of, making this the perfect gift for any horse racing fan, and it
is sure to appeal to young and old alike.
The History of Horse Racing in 100 Objects is an ambitious and
extensive work that embraces the vast sweep of a global sport,
condensing its heart and soul into a century of milestones that
connect its ancient past and its vibrant present. It takes the
reader on a wild ride from racing's earliest organised blossoming
in the 16th century to its most modern technological advances, via
the innovations that have contributed to the shape of the sport and
the great horses, characters and events that have delighted and
intrigued countless generations. Here are the 100 objects that make
horse racing what it is, that describe its journey through the
ages, that express its eternal fascination for all those who fall
under its intoxicating spell. By turns inspirational, informative,
revelatory and thought-provoking, this evocation of the sounds,
colours and history of horse racing will appeal to both devotees of
the great sport and those discovering it for the first time. It's a
sure-fire winner.
Opens up a hidden aspect of women's history, imperial history and
social history Includes contemporary illustrations, vividly
bringing the subject to life Based on important new archival
research
Ground training is the key to safe, successful riding and a strong
bond between horse and rider. In "101 Ground Training Exercises for
Every Horse & Handler, "best-selling equestrian author Cherry
Hill offers a comprehensive series of exercises that cover every
aspect of ground training, from haltering to driving, from turning
to transitions, from backing to body languages. The book is
appropriate for work with horses of every age and breed, and it
features a pre-cut hole placed so that the book can be hung in the
barn or on a fence post, allowing for easy reference during
training. With this book in hand, riders of all disciplines and
levels can help their horses become responsive companions that are
a pleasure to ride.
Opens up a hidden aspect of women's history, imperial history and
social history Includes contemporary illustrations, vividly
bringing the subject to life Based on important new archival
research
When Nan Mooney was seven years old, she sat in her grandmother May-May's living room to watch her first horse race ... And so began a turbulent romance between a woman and a sport. Part memoir, part journey into the compelling world of Thoroughbred horse racing, My Racing Heart gallops headlong into the wild culture and fabulous creatures that rise up around a racetrack. Nan Mooney looks at the horses, jockeys, and trainers; the gambling and corruption; and racing's age-old history and forever offbeat society. From the dusty backstretch at a small-town track to the stands at magnificent Churchill Downs, Nan Mooney captures the risks and the glory, the excitement and the passion, for horse lovers, sports fans, and anyone who has ever craved a place to run wild.
Surveys show that riders over the age of 40 are the fastest-growing
segment of the horse world, with those age 65 and above seeing the
biggest jump. Yes, when we conjure up images of "horse girls" the
picture is generally comprised of happily grubby youngsters or
teenagers with roomfuls of ribbons, but there is healthy segment of
the equestrian population that first finds-or first finds time
for-horses in midlife or beyond. And this is the only handbook
available for these riders, trainers, rescuers, and volunteers.
With carefully curated guidance collected over years of horsing
around, rider and writer Fran Severn knows of which she speaks and
wants readers to feel emboldened and empowered by the tips,
lessons, and advice shared in these pages. You'll find: - Options
for riding...and not riding (but still having horses in your life).
- Finding an instructor and being a good student. - What can your
body still do? Fitness, weight, and fear. - Effects of menopause,
arthritis, and changing vision, hearing, and breathing. - Rules for
buying, leasing, and boarding horses. - Dealing with family and
horse-related finances. - And much more. Riders of a Certain Age is
poised to provide an important reference to any individual who
craves the companionship of a horse and the sisterhood that can go
along with it. If you have ever wondered what it might be like to
"be an equestrian" but aren't sure which steps to take first,
Severn provides all you need to get started safely, comfortably,
and with confidence-and with the knowledge that you are far from
being alone.
Horses in Training is an institution in racing - an indispensable
tool for every racing enthusiast. Written in an easy-to-follow
style, it is an encyclopaedia of invaluable information on the
horses each trainer has in their care, with almost 20,000 horses
and 595 trainers. The book lists alphabetically the British, Irish
and French trainers, their horses, the owner and breeder of every
horse, foaling dates of two-year-olds and the trainer's address and
phone numbers. Fully indexed, it includes more than 200 pages of
key statistics, covering everything from big-race winners to
trainer tables, fixtures and racecourse information. The book is
expertly edited by Graham Dench, a Racing Post senior reporter and
former form book editor.
'Poignant and compelling, an equine Bridget Jones.' Racing Post
Being a stable lass is probably one of the hardest jobs in the
country, and yet for Gemma Hogg it is the most rewarding. She works
in the beautiful Yorkshire market town of Middleham and if her
colleagues are occasionally challenging, then the horses are
downright astonishing. Now, in Stable Lass, she takes us into the
closed world of a top racing yard, from the elation of having
several winners in one day to the almost indescribable grief of
losing a horse. Like most stable lads and lasses, Gemma arrived in
her yard as a teenager fresh out of racing college and had to cope
with living away from home for the first time, as well as adapting
to the brutal long hours, backbreaking work and often treacherous
weather. She describes falling in love with Polo Venture, the first
racehorse in her care, the pure exhilaration of riding him on
Middleham Gallops for the first time and what happens when a horse
takes against you, from the growling gelding Valiant Warrior to the
potentially lethal Broadway Boy. She brings to life the characters
around the yard, from straight-talking boss Micky Hammond to the
jockeys starving themselves to make weight, the wealthy owners and
the other stable lads and lasses who come from a range of different
places and backgrounds. Stable Lass by Gemma Hogg is a unique look
into the world of horse racing filled with heart-warming stories
and amazing thoroughbreds - some loveable, some cantankerous, all
impressive.
Miscellaneous matters are what keep us fascinated by what's going
on around us while we indulge our own favourite interests. If one
of those interests happens to be horseracing, then The Racing Post
Horseracing Miscellany, full of marvellously magnificent moments -
many magically memorable - from racing's several centuries of
excellent equine existence, and an amazing, amusing, absorbing
collection of little-known jockey japes, trainer and turf trivia,
owner observations, punter punditry and bookie banter, is a book
you will love. Every race meeting produces winners and also-rans,
but every off-beat, intriguing story chronicled in this cornucopia
of course and distance action will be an odds-on favourite with
racegoers young and old. As the title suggests, you'll find
literally thousands of little-known, unexpected yarns, tales and
stories from the off to the finish line; the starting stalls to the
winning post, the first to the last page. And you can bet it's an
odds-on shot you'll know you have really backed a winner.
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