Showing titles in Equestrian Sports

She lost her crown. He lost his hope. Can a disgraced rodeo queen and a brooding widower heal each other and save a sanctuary from ruin? Darcy Ellis had it all: a national rodeo queen title, seven-figure endorsement deals, and a carefully crafted image as America's sweetheart in a cowboy hat. But one careless comment caught on camera shatters her glittering career in fifteen seconds, turning her into a social media pariah. Canceled by her sponsors and desperate to salvage her reputation, Darcy agrees to a last-ditch PR stunt: volunteering at a remote horse rescue in Sunridge, Montana. Haven...

When antiquities professor Hitch McClellan acquires the legendary Spanish colonial artifact, “The Ghost Maker” silver spur, he brings home more than historical weight—he brings deadly intent. Moments after the priceless spur is displayed at the San Antonio Rodeo, Hitch is expertly framed for its theft. The crime is a sophisticated setup orchestrated by Dr. Aris Thorne, a jealous Yale academic rival, aiming to steal the spur and erase a piece of Texas history hidden inside. Forced to become a fugitive investigator, Hitch’s wife, Sofi Reyes-McClellan, an observant horse trainer, must ...

Great tales of the turf, from Jorrocks to Black Caviar. Jim Haynes loves the sport of kings nearly as much as he loves bush yarns, and in this volume he brings these two great loves together in the biggest book of Australian racing stories ever. Full of tall tales and true, laughter, romance and heartbreak, and chock-a-block with the best Australian racing stories, verses and yarns, Jim tells of the great champions, the tragedies, and the unique characters (equine and human) of the track.

The stories and verses in this collection are not just anecdotes, racing history pieces, or rehashed feature articles from sports journalists; first and foremost they are good literature. The common thread running through the wonderful Australian short stories featured in this volume is the real Aussie character and passion for life that racing seems to bring out in our culture. There are tales of childhood dreams, great achievements, victory in adversity and also tales of tragedy and heartbreak. There are stories of crazy schemes and hilarious events that could only happen on an Australian racetrack.

At just 25, Kitty Beauveloir seems to have it all—a prestigious position running the Crescent City Equestrian Training Center in New Orleans and a reputation for perfection. But behind the scenes, Kitty’s high standards are starting to backfire. A series of missteps, from forgotten responsibilities to strained relationships with students and boarders, send her spiraling. With her professional and personal life unraveling, Kitty is forced to confront a truth she’s avoided for too long: even the most driven person can’t go it alone. As tensions rise, Kitty must find a new way forward...

Nicole Lawrence likes to say she was born loving horses. As a young girl, she dreamed of having her own horse, learning to ride, and even working with them as a profession. She went on to realize that dream, and in doing so encountered exceptional people who had a significant impact on her life. To Nicole, horses were individuals who truly touched her Soul. She came to know them as teachers as well as unpredictable forces of nature. She experienced many rewarding and joyful moments juxtaposed with the reality and occasional sorrow of the horse world. “World in a Shoe” takes you on an ...

Step into the snowy world of Snowy Vale Rescue Farm where the scent of peppermint mixes with impending humiliation and the desperate hope of a Christmas miracle. Meet Ivy Sinclair, once dubbed 'Dressage's Fallen Angel', now haunted by a career-ending crash and grappling with panic attacks. She has just twelve days to train the challenging Lipizzan stallion, Silent Night – a horse with his own hidden traumas, possibly from being smuggled out of a war zone – for a crucial Christmas Eve freestyle gala. The stakes couldn't be higher: the rescue farm faces foreclosure if they don't win the ...

It’s more fun, more adventure, and a whole lot more mystery as readers discover what happened to Cade in the final book in The Silver Spurs Series. A marriage proposal goes awry when a body is discovered at the side of the highway by the would-be groom’s minister step-sister. Is the body really that of Cade O’Hara who supposedly died at the hands of his wife and mistresses? If it is Cade, then how did Cade survive being strangled, thrown out a window, and buried in a manure pile? And why does his body have a bullet hole in it? So many lovers of the series begged me for 'just one more'...

Prince Igor Smith is supposed to be a nice, quiet beginner's pony, but he soon makes it clear that he has other ideas! In no time at all, he has developed a series of strategies which both outfox and amuse his owners, who are often left wondering how best to deal with his exploits. With some help from his editor, Jane Smith, he has collated his experiences in this handy tome in the hope that they will be of interest to other like minded ponies. He has launched a Facebook fan page to coincide with the publication of his book, and you can follow him at: www.facebook.com/PrinceIgorSmith

The story of Oaklawn Park Race Track from its earliest days to the present contributes to the rich history of Hot Springs. Designed by Zachary Taylor Davis (architect of the original Comiskey Park for the Chicago White Sox and Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs), construction of the race track began in 1904 with the first race season opening in 1905. The owners had intense struggles over the legitimacy of para-mutuel wagering with the state of Arkansas over the next 30 years. The Arkansas State Legislature finally gave in and allowed legal wagering at the track during the 1935 legislative ...

Die Fahrschule fürs Pferd richtet sich in erster Linie an Freizeitfahrer ohne Turnierambitionen, die auf dem Kutschbock ein entspanntes und sichereres Freizeitvergnügen suchen. Dieses Buch erklärt den logischen und schrittweisen Trainingsaufbau zu einem wirklich verlässlichen Fahrpferd, denn Sicherheit erwirbt man nicht, indem man das Pferd für vier Wochen zu einem Profiausbilder gibt. Es ist nicht nur möglich, sondern sogar unerlässlich, dass der Pferdebesitzer zuhause Vorarbeit leistet und die Grundlagen für das spätere Anspannen legt. Diese Anleitung hilft ihnen dabei.

Modern day dressage is split between adherents of the Classical School and those who are "competition" riders. Some techniques meant for competition derive from the training system of Francois Baucher. Louis Seeger, a contemporary of Baucher, was a dressage master in Berlin who trained with Max Ritter von Weyrother of the Spanish Riding School. He was also the instructor of Gustav Steinbrecht, author of "Gymnasium of the Horse." Seeger was compelled to write "Herr Baucher und seine Kuenste. Ein ernstes Wort an Deutschlands Reiter" in 1852 after witnessing what he considered to be incorrect ...

She believed a lie and left him. Will she now stay and face the truth? Dinny gave Grant back his ring and married the man who was accusing him of fraud. Now widowed, she attends a wedding on Sinclair Island and unexpectedly runs into her ex-fiancé – three decades after he moved away. Dinny’s beloved mare is about to go blind and Grant meets with her to suggest an unorthodox solution for saving the horse’s sight. But his girlfriend becomes determined to keep the once engaged couple apart, and extracts a promise from Dinny not to interfere in her relationship with him. Dinny realizes ...

The problem mare destroyed his first relationship. Will she do it again? Emma has sworn off horses, after the unjust firing from her equestrian job. Fulton has sworn off women who love horses, after his girlfriend left him with a long scar and a mean mare called Prophecy. Emma’s move to remote Sinclair Island lands her next door to Fulton. The two neighbors have nothing to do with each other, until disaster strikes and Fulton is forced to solicit Emma’s help with his horses. But his open hatred for Prophecy bothers her and she asks to retrain the dangerous animal before he sends her to ...

Winning Odds Series fans are in for a Holiday treat as friends and family of Meg’s Meadows prepare for what will forever be known as the Christmas Blizzard of the Century. 'Tis the season of blessings, good tidings, and joy! Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

本書で紹介するのは、とにかく地味で、華のない知識。でも、これだけは⾃信をもって⾔えます。『“PFCバランス”こそ、王道にして⼀⽣モノの知識！』PFCとは、タンパク質・脂質・炭⽔化物のこと。

Fourteen years ago Leah Oliver passed away. Months later, she finally left Maple Dale Equestrian Center. Or did she? Bethann and the students wonder. When a small herd of hungry-looking deer show up at the barn one morning, the girls decide they should feed them. This sparks a series of events, resulting in their making the six o'clock news and having to find a permanent home for the deer quickly before they are killed by sharpshooters. Putting their pain and differences aside, three generations of women come together to follow a thread of hope linked to Leah Oliver that could potentially ...

Horse lovers,rejoice! When the MAPLE DALE Equestrian Center is sold to a developer, Leah as its headmistress is so determined to prevent its imminent destruction, not even death will stop her. Fiercely independent, but lost and alone, for the first time in her life she must rely on others, learn how to trust, and ultimately to forgive. Compelling and heartwarming, Maple Dale is the story of her relationship with her students and the family she never knew she had. A family as diverse and troubled as you've ever met, and yet who must come together in singular purpose, for Leah's sake. MaryAnn...

In 1980, the Gold Coast was the most unlikely of places to sell racehorses. Or was it? When Queensland cattleman Carl Waugh built a thoroughbred auction house just a stone's throw from the meter maids, spivs and schoolies of Surfers Paradise, only he had an inkling of what it might become. By...

Hufbearbeitung allein macht noch keinen guten Huf, zu dieser Überzeugung kam Burkhard Rau in seiner Tätigkeit als Hufschmied, Hufbeschlaglehrschmied und Ausbilder von Barhufbearbeitern. Dass sich der Untergrund auf die Hufqualität auswirkt, ist bekannt. Dass aber auch die Art der Bewegung Einfluss auf Form und Qualität der Hufe hat, ist weniger offensichtlich und dennoch ein bestimmender Faktor.