Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their "great heart" and willingness to go the extra mile, off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have proven to be the ultimate equine partner in a host of disciplines: dressage, eventing, hunter/jumpers, trail riding—even barrel racing! Now discover all you need to know to find the right OTTB and give him the solid educational foundation he needs to excel in a new career, whether as a highly trained competitor, pleasure mount, or companion animal. * A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Discover how to play the odds-and win-in author Kris Vemula's insightful new handbook, Horse Race Betting for Beginners and Beyond. Horse race betting can be a fun and exciting event for spectators-but it can be even more rewarding if you have money riding on the game! Vemula, a seasoned computer analyst, puts his expertise to use in the wild world of horse race betting in order to show you how to make money by placing the right bets. Brimming with straightforward bullet points, helpful graphics, and easy-to-read tables and explanations, this is a must-have guide for all fans of horse race betting. Whether you just turned eighteen years old and are looking for a smart way to get in on the action or you're a horse race veteran looking to make the races a bit more interesting, Vemula explains everything you need to know to get the most return on your betting investment. You'll learn about: Betting basics Typical scenarios Questions and answers Charts, tables, and graphics Examples and exercises Personal experiences Strategies Head to the races with confidence-and head home with a few more dollars in your pocket-with Vemula's sound advice.

How to enjoy a day at the races-and bet to win! The last two years have seen a record number of Americans tune in for climatic Triple Crown races featuring Smarty Jones and Funny Cide; in 2004, television viewership jumped a whopping 61 percent over the record set in 2003, and the Belmont Stakes race itself drew a record crowd of more than 120,000! This easy-to-understand guide shows first-time visitors to the track how to enjoy the sport of horse racing-and make smart bets. It explains: what goes on at the track what to look for in horses and jockeys how to read a racing form and do simple handicapping how to manage betting funds and make wagers that stand a good chance of paying off. Complete with coverage of off-track and online betting, it's just what anyone needs to play the ponies-and win! Richard Eng (Las Vegas, NV) is a racing writer and handicapper for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a columnist for the Daily Racing Form, and the host of a horseracing radio program in Las Vegas. He was formerly a part of the ABC Sports team that covered the Triple Crown.

Lara Prior-Palmer was seeking the unknown. In search of adventure aged nineteen, she entered the world's toughest horse race - a 1000km. ride through extreme conditions in the Mongolian wilderness.

"Ed Whitaker, the award-winning racing and sports photographer has no equal when it comes to capturing the magic and essence of horse racing. Beyond The Frame is his second collection of images and includes the portfolio which won him Sports Photographer of the Year 2011"--Publisher's description.

Racing experts have declared that form--horse behavior and performance cycles--is one of the most important factors in thoroughbred handicapping. Form has until now remained a mystery, but Cramer's research has led him to a point where he can statistically and observationally document the whims and vagaries of horse behavior cycles. Includes racing charts and appendixes.