Black Beauty- Autobiography of a Horse
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Black Beauty-Autobiography of a Horse by Anna Sewell. A great book that I highly recommend for all ages. This is for the horse lovers,those who no little of horses,and for children. The wording can be difficult to understand at times. This is because this book was written in the 1800`s and the setting is in England with the English wording. But mostly fairly easy to understand. I cried, I laughed, i rooted for the horses,and applauded when things went well in the horses` favor. This book is great for teaching children to respect and care for animals. To consider their feelings. To put themselves in their place. Even though, I had taught my son from a young age to respect and care for animals, I downloaded this book to his Kindle to get a horses view from"the horses mouth" and to have a better understanding of them and all our other animal companions on our planet.
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Monty Roberts is an author who makes the reader feel that he is present during the very touching story of Monty's life from early childhood through his adulthood. In the midst of this fascinating autobiography, the reader is introduced to the psychology of the horse and the beauty of its disposition.  He also shows the kindness with which humans should regard any animal, and through his life experiences, proves that humans have been very ignorant in their methods of attempting to train animals that can be so easily trained with kind, gentle techniques. It is no wonder that he has been featured on the TV programs such as "20/20", and "60 Minutes") in the past and was contracted by Queen Elizabeth II to teach her trainers his method of "Join-up" in training the royal horses at Buckingham Palace, London, UK.
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My friends loves horses, and I do hope that she liked "Black Beauty."
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I thought I knew everything there was to know about Barbaro.

I was wrong.

Alex Brown's Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and his Legacy is an outstanding biography of the thoroughbred who captured a nation's heart with his determination to win - first on the track, then later in the battle for his life. The book takes us behind the scenes with fascinating first-person accounts from Barbaro's connections. It takes us to the tracks at which the undefeated horse scored his triumphs, and began capturing the attention not only of the racing world but the general public. We share in the joy of his incredible Kentucky Derby victory - and then the despair, just two weeks later, at the Preakness.

His fight for life during the next eight months is chronicled - along with how a horse who gave us Triple Crown dreams ended up giving us so much more, a legacy that continues through his legion of fans who are devoted to initiatives involving horse rescue, dignified racehorse retirement, finding a cure for the dreaded laminitis, and, once and for all, putting an end to the barbaric practice of horse slaughter.

Alex takes us on Barbaro's journey through an elegant presentation of words, photos and illustrations. Greatness and Goodness is a must-read for Fans of Barbaro, racing enthusiasts, horse lovers in general, and everyone who simply enjoys the pleasure of reading an outstanding story. Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and his Legacy is recommended highly!
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Im a dog lover, but have always appreciated the beauty of a horse. This is a story of an infertile woman that finally fills a void by adopting a horse. Learn of all the challenges of owning a thoroughbred, but love prevails. Great story.
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remember the days when you were a little kid? Those hot summers when the ice cream truck drove by and you sat there licking you frozen ice pop? And then, your mind began to imgaine things. You saw a dreamy black horse, cantering across the meadow with a small white welsh pony and a mare a tad smaller than the black horse. And they galloped as one, through lush green meadows, occasionally lapping at a nearby crystal clear spring fed pond. You will once again be invited back to these scenes as you read Ann Sewell's Classic, Black Beauty.

This masterpiece paints a picture of a horse's seemingly nine lives. Always changing from one place to another. Some are gentle and know just how to treat the horse; others just try to get the money's worth out of him. Black Beauty's best friends, a mean-tempered chestnut mare named Ginger and a spunky littl;e welsh named Merrylegs team up to take on their dreams together. Through becoming a carriage horse  to take a lady to tea, to being rented out, to recovering in a young farmer's son's hands, Black Beauty is something that we won't see in a  long, long time. Forget Heartland and Chestnut Hill-one book can say a lot of powerful things.

I have rated this story 5 stars because it is one of the best things I have ever read. Did you know that the author was paralyzed waist down? Or that for her funeral, the horses had it easy? Find out more about Anna's mind when you get inside her head by reading Black Beauty. I promise, you won't regret it!
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This oversize book with photographs by Linda Solomon is exactly as advertised by the title.  We see photo-montages of stars like Robert Redford with his favorite horses.  The text burbles on about his screen credits and career and the Sundance film festival.  Robert Redford talks about his (horseless) childhood and why and how he learned to ride.  The other stars that Rappaport and Wilkinson interview and photograph are Gisele Bundchen (super model from Brazil), Chevy Chase, Robert Duvall, Richard Gere (who raises Appaloosas), Melissa Gilbert and Bruce Boxleitner, Whoopi Goldberg (who currently doesn't own any horses, so was photographed with NYC's finest mounted police), Kelse and Camille Grammer, Joe and Billie Perry (Friesians), Katharine Ross and Cleo Elliott, Jane Seymour (who prefers driving to riding), Maria Shriver, Robert Wagner and Jill St. John, Jeff Bridges, Christie Brinkley, William Devane, Morgan Freeman, Kim Novak, Jack Palance, and Dennis Quaid.

The book has two other, shorter sections titled "Pro and Show" and "Healing Hands, Healing Horses."  My favorite interview was with ex-jockey Julie Krone.  What a gutsy, determined athelete!  There are also short articles on the U. S. Equestrian Team, Dressage, and horse healer Buck Brannaman.

"People We Know, Horses They Love" is a pleasant hodge-podge.  I would recommend it to star-struck teenagers who also happen to love horses.
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this is an older book. one of the best Ive ever read. Its about complex characters in the horse racing business. The characters are the Thorobred horses themselves, and their lives from birth until adulthood, owners, jockeys, trainers, and a great insight into the world of big time horseracing, and what the life of a Thorobred is like...Its a throw back to the classic Black Beauty and gives great understanding to the million dollar horseracing world.
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I got this Breyer because it looks so much like my beloved, but now late Thoroughbred Stanley. It makes me think of all the wonderful times my horse and I spent together.
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I know the author of this book personally, Jan Sharp, a wonderful horsewoman in her own right.  I enjoyed reading this story of Darken and all of the trials and tribulations both Darken and Jan went through to where they are now.  If you own horses and have ever had the opportunity to raise a foal that was born in your barn, I am sure that you can relate to all of the experiences, or at least some of the experiences that Jan went through with Darken.  Horseman and horsewomen know that there are many ups and downs with owning and training horses, but in the end, it is a worthwhile, rewarding experience!  There can be nothing better than having a relationship with a wonderful, beautiful creature that God has put on this Earth, the horse!  I recommend the read to those who love horses and own horses.  The lessons shared in this book encourage the reader to keep pursuing your dreams, even when things get tough.  Enjoy!
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A book about horses that reveals insights about how to be a better human as well. Great read!
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I found Mary Walsh's book "Sham: In the Shadow of a Superhorse" informative and very entertaining. I was recently interested in learning more about other horses of Secretariat's time and this book really succeceeded in doing that and more.  Sham was truly a great horse and I am grateful to Ms. Walsh for shining a deserving light on a forgotten hero in the world of horse racing.
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Wonderfully written book about a truly talented 3yo filly, who's time on the track was cut tragically, so short. A-MUST-READ for anyone who loves Thoroughbreds!  LET US NEVER FORGET HER, OR WHAT SHE ACCOMPLISHED & MEANT TO THOSE WHO LOVED HER.
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enjoyed the book as Mr. Haskin gave me a better insight to the greatest horse Ive seen personally in the last 50 years.  His 4 year old racing year was remarkable considering all the weight  he was giving his opposition. secretariat had a great 3 year old year but he never beat good horses.  he was beaten by Onion and  Angle Light,  I do not see where Sham is in the same class as Damascus or Buckpasser.  They talk  about  Secretariat in the Belmont, but the DocS last race wac just as impressive. Strictly  as an opinion, I don't  think  Secretariat  could handle Dr. Fager. I think remarkably Haskin pointed out the dam of Dr, Fager and Ta Wee was not well bred or much of a  race horse.  I remember Ta Wee s race in the fall highweight as going to her knees and beating the boys.  To have the two horses on of a common mare is too much.  Kind of reminds me of Cal. Chrome.  Thanks Steve Haskin for good insight.
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Excellent little book. I am originally from Germany and can relate to the beauty of the Lipizaner horses. The story revolves around a group of Lipizaner horses that had been confiscated by the German army and now being threatened by the invading Russian forces. It's a short but very entertaining book. If you are into horses I definitely recommend this read.
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sub-titled: The Authentic Origin of Pure Blood; Many Voices Concerning the Horses of the World with Additional Chapters from Notes of the Late Lady Anne Blunt and Wildfrid Scawen Blunt, by Lady Wentworth.

This `obra magna' is generally considered the best of the author's nine books. It contains a cornucopia of useful historic information, speculation, theories, photographs, and trivia about nearly every breed of horse that ever ambled on the face of the earth and the Arabians of Crabbet Park in particular. Like The Authentic Arabian Horse, Lady Wentworth expounds at length upon a thousand and one different equine topics, and takes issue with just about every equestrian author that ever came down the pike. Indeed, one is left to wonder how Professor Sir Henry Ridgeway (author of The Origin and Influence of the Thoroughbred Horse) managed to endure her scorn and brutal denunciations. It is nevertheless an exceptional literary accomplishment and a treasure house of knowledge. First published in 1938, its 475 pages of text are augmented with about 100 additional folios, containing a total of 388 half-tone plates (21 in color), diagrams, pedigrees, charts, and racing records. There is a second 1960 edition on the market also. Reviewed by Andrew K. Steen, Author and Historian of the Arabian Horse
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Here's one more truly enjoyable story of a race horse, long before Seabiscuit.  Those who loved Hildebrand's book will also love this one.  It captures the times in the early 20th century in a most capable and readable way.  It's high time this horse has been given recognition.  The book reads very well and though non fiction, it's one you won't want to put down.  Most highly recommended.