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"Of all the great horses which have thundered over the American Turf, one towers above the others." When Kent Hollingsworth, editor of the preeminent racing periodical The Blood-Horse, penned this line, he was writing about Man o' War. The champion of 1919 and 1920, Man o' War won twenty of his twenty-one races, often by astonishing margins and in record times that had hitherto been considered impossible.There was an otherworldliness about Man o' War, who was faster, stronger, more dominating than any Thoroughbred America had ever seen. Generations of racing writers, racing fans, and racegoers have taken it as a given that Man o' War was the greatest horse ever produced in America. And perhaps he was. But like any athlete with a claim on greatness, his accomplishments should be judged against those of other horses born and raced over the decades. In no other sporting endeavor would it be suggested that an athlete who excelled during the Woodrow Wilson administration, at the time of Prohibition, at the conclusion of the First World War, remained the standard for unexcelled excellence in that sport's history. Since Man o' War's heyday, literally hundreds of thousands of Thoroughbreds have competed. Surely, over the course of a century, at least one must have been even faster, even stronger, even more accomplished. The Greatest Racehorse sets out to compare Man o' War to some of history's most notable racehorses and determine whether the champion of a century ago retains the title as America's best.But Man o' War had more importance for the sport than his physical excellence. Interest in Thoroughbred racing had lagged as the sport sought to overcome the era's organized anti-gambling forces, as well as the economic impact of a world war and the spreading taint of the 1919 World Series gambling scandal. It is specifically with Man o' War's two years on the racetrack that the sport begins to recover, and it may not be an exaggeration to suggest that he was, in fact, the savior of his sport-and perhaps of the Thoroughbred breeding industry-which provides more than 60,000 jobs in Kentucky alone, with an economic impact of more than $1.3 billion dollars in a single Kentucky county. The Greatest Racehorse also analyzes Man o' War's relative greatness, emphasizing both his racetrack accomplishments and his place in history as the savior of a multi-billion-dollar sport, in order to answer the question: Was Man O' War, indeed, the most outstanding racehorse in American history?

An easy-to-understand visual guide to every aspect of grooming horses, including braiding, bathing, clipping, show preparation, and skin care, with more than 450 full-color photos.

In Letters from Country Life, Josh Pons, a third-generation horseman and owner of Country Life Farm, depicts a century of life inside the horse business, written from inside the fences of Maryland's oldest Thoroughbred farm.

Acclaimed author and third-generation Maryland horseman Josh Pons describes the thrills, triumphs, and setbacks of prepping young Thoroughbred racehorses amid the uncertainties and pressures wrought by encroaching development, casino gambling, and political ennui.

This comprehensive guide provides a common-sense approach to keeping a horse healthy, sound, and happy by encouraging horse owners to center horse-keeping practices around the horse's needs.

Respected pedigree authority Avalyn Hunter explores how Northern Dancer and his sons have established a royal dynasty that has profoundly dominated the international bloodstock market.

Older horses are like part of the family. Many owners still take care of the horses and ponies they had when they were younger. And these horses don¿t ask for much¿just a place to live, food to eat, and a little love and attention. But owners can do more for their older equine friends.The aging process in horses, like in humans, affects all of the body¿s tissues, organs, and systems. But when kept in good health, many older horses are sound enough to be ridden well into their twenties, and for some, even into their thirties. However, practical information to help in caring for older horses has been difficult to find. Understanding the Older Horse provides owners with the guidelines necessary to give their equine senior citizens the best care possible.Written by Dr. Robert E. Holland, who drew upon his veterinary work as well as his childhood experiences caring for an older horse, Understanding the Older Horse emphasizes the importance of developing a complete and consistent wellness management program to fit each horse¿s needs. An appendix includes a sample wellness management care plan, a body condition scoring system, and blank charts to track your older horse's vaccinations, deworming, dental and foot care, and medical history.

Laminitis elicits fear among horsemen. Here veterinary authority Ric Redden peels away some of the mystery surrounding the syndrome. Dr. Redden discusses how to spot the signs of laminitis, what happens inside the horse's foot when laminitis strikes, and a step-by-step approach to shoeing and treating the laminitic horse. He also includes several case studies and answers to frequently asked questions about laminitis.Understanding Laminitis was written by Dr. Redden as a basic teaching format for those seeking to understand more about this devastating disease. Laminitis is a very complex secondary syndrome that continues to hold many secrets but fortunately much progress has been made in this field.This book will help you better understand what is happening to the sensitive structures hidden within the equine foot.Dr. Redden's practice remains the sole equine podiatry practice in the horse world. His extensive experience with unprecedented numbers has carried him throughout the world working with difficult cases as farrier and veterinarian. Dr. Redden suggests a meaningful grading system that simplifies the classification of degree of damage to the digits. His treatment protocol is directly influenced by the scale of damage.

No racehorse of modern times was so good for so long. Racing until the age of nine, Kelso won thirty-nine of sixty-three races. Much like Seabiscuit thirty years earlier, Kelso kept getting better as he got older, earning legions of fans with every passing year.

Known as "The Gray Ghost" because of his color and his amazing ability on the racetrack, Native Dancer won all but one of his twenty-two starts. His lone loss came in the 1953 Kentucky Derby, when he was upset by Dark Star. Native Dancer went on to win the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. But his brilliance was evident even at age two, when he won all nine of his starts and was named co-Horse of the Year, an honor not bestowed on a two-year-old horse again until twenty years later, when Secretariat was named Horse of the Year in 1972. Boyd also examines the human connections in Native Dancer's story, including owner Alfred Vanderbilt, trainer William C. Winfrey, and jockeys Eddie Arcaro and Eric Guerin.

From the moment they first galloped head-to-head in Saratoga Springs, two chestnut colts showed they were the stuff of racing legend. Alydar, all muscle with a fearsome closing kick, was already the popular favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. Affirmed, deceptively laid-back streamlined elegance, was powered forward by his steely determination not to settle for second place.In the Sport of Kings, the Triple Crown is the most valued prize, requiring a horse to win not just one race, but three: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. And 1978 would not be just for the record books, but also one of the greatest dramas ever played out in the racing world.There were names to conjure with, worthy of the Sport of Kings. The bloodline of Native Dancer. The teen wonderboy jockey Steve Cauthen. The once unbeatable Calumet Farm¿the Damn Yankees of the racing world¿now in eclipse and hoping for a comeback. The newcomer Harbor View Farm¿owned by brash financier Louis Wolfson, who wouldn¿t let even a conviction and a prison sentence for securities violations stand in the way of his dreams of glory. And the racetracks themselves: Belmont, Saratoga, Pimlico. And, of course, Churchill Downs.It has been almost fifty years since Affirmed and Alydar fought for the Triple Crown, during which time only two other horses have won it. Duel for the Crown brings this epic battle to life. Not just two magnificent Thoroughbreds but the colorful human personalities surrounding them, caught up in an ever-intensifying battle of will and wits that lasted until the photo finish of the final Triple Crown race . . . and Alydar and Affirmed leaped into the history books.

Seattle Slew was the first horse to win the Triple Crown while undefeated. In retirement, he shone even brighter, with many of his offspring becoming champions on the racetrack.

Whittingham is an outstanding biography of an extraordinary man. As a thoroughbred trainer, Whittingharn has scored two triumphs in the Kentucky Derby-both achieved after his 73rd birthday. The story of Charlie Whittingham is also the story of modern thoroughbred racing. Hovdey captures excitement of Thoroughbred racing at its best!

The economic health of many horse farms is directly related to the health and well-being of their stallions. An essential guide for the stallion owner or handler, Understanding the Stallion provides a complete overview of reproduction in the stallion, details the anatomy and physiology of the stallion, and addresses factors in breeding and stallion management.

Lawyers Milton Toby and Karen Perch give an overview of issues and potential problems that confront every owner of a horse business.

Understanding Your Horse's Weight is a practical guide to maintaining your horse's optimum weight and body condition. In an easy-to-understand style, the book takes readers through the step-by-step process of determining whether they have an overweight horse and the best practices for correcting the problem. It also offers insight into the equine diseases directly linked to obesity such as laminitis and insulin resistance. Also written with the underweight horse in mind, Understanding Your Horse's Weight explains how to put weight on your horse safely and how to maintain the appropriate weight level.

This informative guide focuses on the day-to-day interaction between owners and their horses, and covers various topics of basic husbandry, such as handling, grooming, housing, and stable vices. Understanding Basic Horse Care also discusses in detail the major body systems, ailments, and diseases that affect them, as well as treatment options.

Learn how to properly care for a mare before she becomes pregnant, during pregnancy, and after foaling. Breeding, artificial insemination, inoculation, and routine veterinary care are also covered. Intended for the novice and the experienced owner alike, the book answers many of the whys behind broodmare management practices and veterinary treatments.

Author Karen Briggs covers all the essentials in a book every pony owner will find invaluable. Topics include nutrition, reproduction, and maintaining pony health. Briggs discusses diseases and conditions common to ponies, and outlines how ponies are used-for jumping, driving, and other disciplines. She also covers the various pony breeds from Shetlands to Connemaras. A section on miniature horses is also included.

A fascinating compilation of real-life questions from horse owners about problems they face with their horses, with answers supplied by renowned equine behaviorist Sue McDonnell, PhD.

What makes a Kentucky Derby among the best of all time? Secretariat, Regret, Affirmed, Alysheba, and Whirlaway are just five of the Derby victories selected by a panel of racing experts as the all-time greatest, most exciting, and riveting first Saturdays in May. This edition includes a new bonus chapter on Rich Strike's 2022 Derby win.

In Tales from the Triple Crown, award-winning racing writer Steve Haskin takes readers behind the scenes to introduce them to the trainers, jockeys, and horses seeking the world's most elusive sports prize.

In The First Kentucky Derby, racing historian Mark Shrager examines the events leading up to the first "Run for the Roses," the unsuccessful plot hatched by the winning horse's owner to fix the race, and the prominent role played by African Americans in Gilded Age racing culture--a holdover from pre-emancipation days, when slaves were trained from birth to ride for their wealthy owners and grew up surrounded by the horses that would be their life's work.

This book is a practical guide intended to help racing industry newcomers make smart business decisions.

Women in all facets of the horse-racing industry share their stories. The updated edition includes an interview with horse-racing pioneer Diane Crump, the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby.