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This vintage book contains a detailed and fascinating account of the author's experiences as a farmer and huntsman. With biographical information and detailed descriptions of the author's rural lifestyle, this is a book that will appeal to those with an interest in English rural history, and one that will be of considerable utility to modern farmers and hunting enthusiasts.
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c'est un très bel ouvrage sur les paris hippiques. Vous pouvez faire partie des meilleurs turfistes, profiter de certaines failles du système pour gagner dans les courses d'évènement quelque soit la discipline ( le plat, l'attelé ou l'obstacle )..En jouant mieux, on peut gagner plus. Pour cela, il vous faut des stratégies, des astuces, des secrets et des informations que ne vous révéleront jamais les bookmakers. Ce petit guide vous aidera...
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Dos aficionados impenitentes, con unos treinta años de diferencia entre ellos y que en un tiempo frecuentaron el Hipódromo La Rinconada de la ciudad de Caracas, tejieron una relación extraña pero no menos entrañable en medio de la cual el mayor le contó al más joven el país que vio pasar desde la Tribuna B de aquel coso señorial, relatos aquellos donde las gestas de la hípica nacional coincidían con momentos trascendentales de la historia...
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L'intelligence artificielle facilite le travail de beaucoup de personnes, y compris les bookmakers. Ils ont une bonne longueur d'avance sur les parieurs. Ils peuvent avoir beaucoup d'informations sur les chevaux, proposer des cotes sereinement. Heureusement qu'il y a des failles, l'exploitation de celles-ci augmente les chances de réussir. Il est indispensable d'avoir une méthode pour avoir plus de chance de gagner et de faire des profits sur le...
65) Kentucky sunrise
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In this edge-of-the-seat finale to the trilogy that has reunited the Coleman and Thornton families, New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels sets our pulses pounding as horsewoman Nealy Coleman faces her greatest challenge--to produce another Derby winner and show the world that a determined woman never quits...
Kentucky Sunrise
When it comes to men, Nealy is very content with her new husband, lawyer Hatch Littletree. When it comes to horses,...
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Extrait : "Dans toute société il existe des classes d'hommes qui ont beaucoup d'heures à dépenser en loisirs. C'est pour ce monde privilégié que l'Angleterre maintient avec une sorte de culte religieux ses exercices de sport. Les arts et le sport ont cela de bon, qu'ils introduisent dans les relations un autre mobile que l'intérêt..."
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When Citation (1945-1970) retired in mid-1951, he was horseracing's first and, to that point, only millionaire racehorse. Following his 1948 triumphs at the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont in 1948, it would be twenty-five years before another horse (Secreteriat) would again wear the coveted Triple Crown.
Citation, by legendary announcer and longtime horseracing insider Phil Georgeff, reveals all about the thoroughbred, his remarkable career,...
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Horses Whispering emphasizes the unique bond between horses and people, suggesting that every hair on the horse is a biofeedback signal that the horse is responding to connectedness with the rider. For adults interested in beginning horseback riding or returning to riding after a period of time, often due to a traumatic experience with a horse, the author provides detailed examples of the wide range of experiences which are useful to all equestrian...
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This vintage book is highly recommend for those with an interest in historical fox hunting in America, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Marquis", "Cleopatra", "Hammersley's Pluck", "The Book", "The Bishop of Barchester", "Mr. Leffington Feels Inspired", "When the Marquis Came Into His Own", "Brutus: Cow Pony", and "Those Who Ride Straight".
70) Ecuestres
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La equitación es un deporte maravilloso, especialmente cuando consideras que el animal sobre el que estás sentado podría lastimarte si quisiera. Los caballos se han utilizado durante siglos por muchas razones diferentes, pero es esa persona especial la que ve al caballo como algo más que un gran animal de trabajo. Convertirse en ecuestre requiere más aprendizaje práctico que leer libros. Sin embargo, obtener excelentes libros ecuestres definitivamente...
71) The Adult Rider: A Practical Guide for First-Time Equestrians and Adults Getting Back in the Saddle
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Are you ready to enter, or re-enter the barn? Are you a former equestrian longing to ride again? Have you always had a dream of riding? Sarah Montague's The Adult Rider will lead you through the ins and outs of horseback riding today: where to take lessons, which disciplines to consider, fitness and nutrition tips, and what it will cost in both time and money.
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Si observamos a los caballos mientras juegan en el cercado o en el prado, podremos reconocer en sus movimientos muchos de los llamados números circenses, aunque, desgraciadamente, la palabra circo se asocia a menudo con movimientos poco naturales y forzados. En realidad, los caballos llevan estos movimientos en la sangre y tan sólo es cuestión de sacarlos a la luz. En ese sentido, la doma libre nos permitirá mejorar el comportamiento natural del...
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With a trademark powerful stride amid a blaze of red and yellow silks, Justify emphatically crossed the finish line at the 2018 Belmont Stakes and became just the 13th winner of horse racing's elusive Triple Crown. One of the most charismatic and talented runners in the history of the sport, Justify was also one of its most unlikely champions; the late-blooming chestnut colt made his competitive debut only 111 days prior to that legendary victory....
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Extrait : "L'ensemble d'un spectacle se compose de deux éléments: la troupe qui l'exécute et le public qui y assiste. Comme corollaire de cet axiome, on peut ajouter que la valeur de chacune de ses parties est proportionnelle l'une à l'autre, et que le public est d'autant plus nombreux que la troupe est plus talentueuse; en un mot l'acteur a le public qu'il mérite..."
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Nasrullah arrived in Kentucky in 1950 and forever changed the modern American thoroughbred. Bred in royalty by the Aga Kahn, Nasrullah's journey from Europe to America was one of glorious victories and grand potential. He was the first horse to lead both the American and English sire lists, which led to a legendary line of descendants that includes nine U.S. champions, three Hall of Famers and ninety-eight stake winners like Bold Ruler, Noor and Nashua....
76) See How They Run
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The process taken to develop a key horse procedure (KHP) that leads to the selection of winners in more than 50 percent of their thoroughbred horse races is described. The procedure is objective and requires no special knowledge about horse racing (trainers, jockeys, breeding, weights, etc.). The KHP contains multiple methods for defining the winning horse in a race. Statistical tests with a confidence level of over 95 percent yield results showing...
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This text contains a historical article on the mechanics of equine movement and locomotion. Complete with interesting, practicable information and a wealth of useful tips, this timeless text will appeal to the modern equestrian or veterinarian. The chapters of this book include; 'The Horse's Mind', 'The Horse's Movement', 'The Paces of a Horse', 'The Trot', 'The Walk', 'The Canter', and 'The Gallop'. Includes a new introduction on the breeding and...
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Bill Barich's widely praised work is at its peak in these intimate glimpses into the stories behind the stories, the real people behind the public façade of the athletic realm. In this collection, Barich takes readers behind the scenes of both participatory and spectator sports, whose wide variety include:
• Three different types of horse racing: down-and-dirty bush racing in Cajun country; an elegant steeplechase at Ascot, England; and a big-time...
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One evening late in his life, veteran sportswriter, Mike Sullivan, was asked by his son what he remembered best from his three decades in the press box. The answer came as a surprise. "I was at Secretariat's Derby, in '73. That was...just beauty, you know?"
Sullivan didn't know, not really: the track had always been a place his father disappeared to once a year on business, a source of souvenir glasses and inscrutable passions in his Kentucky relatives....
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24 horses lined up for the running of the 155th Melbourne Cup. At 100-1 Prince Of Penzance was the equal outsider, backed mainly by those hoping for a fairy-tale. A popular female jockey aboard when no woman had ever won the race before. A country bloke who had risen through the ranks from humble beginnings as a farrier in Stawell to become one of Australia's most successful and prolific trainers. 24 enthusiastic owners who had been following their...
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