Showing titles in Equestrian & Animal Sports

Hope . . . From the Heart of Horses explores and celebrates the relationship and bond possible between horses and humans. Each chapter offers a life lesson about trusting one's instincts, honestly addressing emotions, achieving clarity in communications, and releasing negative thoughts. Because survival depends on being highly tuned to the thoughts and feelings of others, horses sense human intentions rather than what a person offers in facial expressions, which creates a remarkable effect on the relationship between these two distinctly different species.

After an accident erases years of his memory, a man returns to his family's ranch in hopes of piecing back together the life and love he thought he had lost forever in this spicy romance from the author of Alive and Wells. ____________________________ He's forgotten their love story. She'll help...

Drama...Action...Adventure...Mystery! A trio of holiday stories for the horse lovers in the family: One Frosty Christmas, The Great Pumpkin Ride, and A Filly Called Easter.One Frosty Christmas: A lonely handicapped girl...A neglected frostbitten mustang...A Metis boy, born of two worlds, but...

Your journey into the horse’s brain begins here. Horse Brain Science (Simplified) is the doorway into equine neuroscience and the starting point for the Horse Brain Science Library. In clear, scientifically accurate language, Dr. Stephen Peters explains how the horse’s brain senses, predicts...

Auf dem Ponyhof Apfelblüte werden Träume wahr. Jedes Mädchen findet sein Lieblingspony, kann mit ihm schmusen, es striegeln und natürlich auf ihm reiten! Der Kaltblüter Nero hat Angst vor Ballons und kann kein Polizeipferd werden. Doch als Schulpferd für den Hof ist er perfekt! Das sieht Lenas Vater aber anders. Was, wenn Lena von einem so großen Pferd stürzt? Er möchte, dass sie die Ferien lieber in der Stadt verbringt. Wird sie ihn umstimmen können? Das neueste Pferdeabenteuer mit Lena und ihren Freundinnen, ponystark gesprochen von Jule Hupfeld.

“When you ask your horse to do something it should be his idea he wants to do it, he likes to do it, he understands how to do it, and he does it.” These words are typical of the way Ray Hunt expresses his philosophy of the ideal relationship between man and horse.That philosophy is discussed...

The riveting autobiography of iconic American sportscaster Tom Durkin Sports have become indelibly linked to the voices that describe the action, from Al Michaels at the Olympics to baseball's Vin Scully and basketball's Marv Albert. In horseracing, perhaps no single voice did as much to reshape...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER History was made at the 2015 Belmont Stakes when American Pharoah won the Triple Crown, the first since Affirmed in 1978. As magnificent as the champion is, the team behind him has been all too human while on the road to immortality. Written by an award-winning New York...

Man o' War didn't compete in the1920 Kentucky Derby because owner Sam Riddle thought the distance was too long for a young three-year-old. But nearly two decades later, Riddle had a change of heart. In 1937, he agreed to run War Admiral, a son of the great Man o' War, at Churchill Downs. War...

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. Feel the keen disappointment of trainer Bud Delp after Spectacular Bid loses his Triple...

Is Man o’ War, the legendary champion who revitalized American Thoroughbred racing, truly the greatest racehorse in history, or has time produced an even more extraordinary champion? Through meticulous research and compelling analysis, award-winning writer Mark Shrager presents the first...

Dominating victories, great duels, and astounding rallies make up some of horse racing’s greatest moments. Award-winning racing writer Edward L. Bowen captures these and more in At the Wire, a compilation of nearly thirty races plus Breeders’ Cup highlights that have earned a solid place in...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken comes a universal underdog story about the horse who came out of nowhere to become a legend. “Fascinating . . . Vivid . . . A first-rate piece of storytelling, leaving us not only with a vivid portrait of a...

Master equestrian basics and forge a powerful human-animal bond before you ever step into the stable. Whether you need a relaxing commute listen or are launching an outdoor weekend hobby, this calming guide completely demystifies equine behavior. Grasp exactly how prey instincts and herd...

Trace the thrilling sports history of how ancient horse domestication sparked a controversial global racing empire. Whether you are seeking an engaging audiobook for your daily commute or a deep dive into equestrian lore, this sweeping narrative captures the raw speed, stamina, and prestige of...

Step onto the racetrack and feel the high-stakes thrill of equestrian sports and the global betting economy. Perfect for an energizing morning commute, this fast-paced history plunges you directly into the sights, sounds, and pulse-pounding drama of race day. Whether you are a casual spectator...

"Sullivan has found the transcendent in the horse."--Sports Illustrated Winner of a 2004 Whiting Writers' Award 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...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken comes a universal underdog story about the horse who came out of nowhere to become a legend. “Fascinating . . . Vivid . . . A first-rate piece of storytelling, leaving us not only with a vivid portrait of a...

The dramatic true story of two brothers living parallel lives on either side of the U.S.-Mexico border—and how their lives converged in a major criminal conspiracy José and Miguel Treviño were bonded by blood and a shared vision of a better life. But they chose different paths that would end...

Welcome to the wild, wacky and wonderful world of outback Aussie festivals! Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has travelled far and wide to capture the true stories behind Australia's most unconventional festivals. You'll meet the larrikin locals, dedicated organisers and competitive spirits who turn cockroaches into champions, guinea pigs into thoroughbreds and dunnies into racing machines.