The only horse to ever break the two-minute mark in winning the Kentucky Derby until recent winner Monarchos, Secretariat also pulled off one of the most astounding victories in the annals of horse racing by winning the Belmont Stakes by a record-breaking thirty-one lengths. Now William Nack updates his acclaimed portrait with a new afterword that examines the legacy of one of ESPN's "100 Greatest Athletes of the Century": the only horse to ever grace the covers of Time , Newsweek , and Sports Illustrated all in the same week.

    Grampa warned him to be careful with Beauty, but Luke didn't listen.He'd told her all about his hopes, dreams, and fears -- secrets Beauty would never reveal. She was his pal, who went skinny dipping with him in forbidden ponds and galloping after cattle in dangerous cowboy games he knew he shouldn't play. Until the night of the wild storm, when Beauty raced through the barn doors he'd forgotten to close into a terrible trap, and Luke ran into the blinding rain desperate to save the best friend he'd ever have...

    He comes from the Gates of Death—and if he can, he will destroy the Dancer.Between them stands Duchess, last true mare of the Appaloosa line. With the Dancer, she runs away from the barns of men—but is stalked by Anor and his Harrier Hounds. If they can kill her and her foal, the Appaloosa breed will be ended.

    He revealed much of his own personality and philosophy in his writing, examining and explaining classical techniques with clarity and brilliance. The book emphasizes lightness and harmony, reflecting a deep love and respect for the horse.

    This is a thoughtful, indeed even empirical study of the classical seat, and in it she exceeds the work of past mentors... Her polite correction of the ugly German braced back position and her preference for the more elegant and far lighter French and Latin interpretation is refreshing and indeed, long overdue. The exposition of the back influence was masterly the explanations and supporting diagrams of the pelvic influence and that of the seat bones is no less so. Finally, there is the emphasis on the hand, with expressed opinion that 'today, less emphasis appears to be placed on how the hands are used'. Currently in its 6th edition, this best selling paperback deals in-depth with correct posture, and how and how not to use the seat and back as aids. Leg, hand and weight aids for forward and lateral work are discussed generally. If you think you can ride, you may be surprised how this book will change your life. A must for all dressage riders, no matter how experienced!

    Winner is the spellbinding saga of Macha Sheridan, the passionate gypsy daughter of a horse-trading rogue, fated to ride and race with a spirit no man can match, driven to love, destined to survive.

    Horace Hayes's "Veterinary Notes for Horse Owners" has been the standard work on equine health care for more than a century. The seventeenth edition of this "bible" is fully revised by one of England's leading veterinarians, Peter D. Rossdale, Ph.D., F.R.C.V.S., with the help of leading veterinary specialists. A totally comprehensive manual of horse medicine and surgery, it explains the symptoms and treatments of every disease or injury that the horse owner is likely to encounter. Written in a straightforward manner that will appeal to both novices and experts, the book contains detailed sections on the organ systems, the musculoskeletal system, the reproductive system, infectious diseases, medical and surgical advances, management and husbandry, exercise physiology, the purchase of horses, legal and medical certification, and up-to-date information on the veterinary service itself. Also included are invaluable Sections on nutrition, determination of age, proprietary medicines, prohibited substances, and notifiable diseases. This latest revised edition has entirely new illustrations and photographs.Clear, concise, and authoritative, "Veterinary Notes for Horse Owners" saves horses' lives.

    The legendary United States Equestrian Team coach presents the only book to detail his proven method for training world-class jumpers—clear, comprehensive, text amplified by dozens of instructional photos.B & W photographs throughout