Sports & Recreation : Equestrian

What makes a Kentucky Derby among the best of all time? Secretariat’s record-setting effort? Regret’s achievement as the first filly to win the vaunted classic, or legendary jockey Bill Shoemaker’s misjudgment of the finish line that cost his horse the race? And what about the famous “Fighting Finish” or Black Gold’s “dream-come-true” victory? The eagerly anticipated showdowns between Affirmed and Alydar and between Citation and Coaltown made those respective Derbies unforgettable to those who were around to experience them. And who could discount the near-disastrous stumble by Alysheba and his remarkable recovery? With 130 runnings to choose from, a panel of racing experts selected these Kentucky Derbies as the all-time greatest, most exciting, and riveting first Saturdays in May. These stories, recounted by a diverse and talented group of Turf writers, await the reader, along with a kaleidoscope of vibrant images only the Kentucky Derby can produce. The 10 Best Kentucky Derbies contains the individual race charts and photos from each race, including rare and seldom-seen images. more...

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Feeding a horse the right amount of food, putting on the proper equipment, and knowing when to call the vet are not tasks that can be left to chance. With Hispanics and Latinos now dominating the equine work force, the language barrier can pose a problem for bosses and employees alike. That’s where The Ultimate English-Spanish Dictionary for Horsemen can help. More than 65,000 words and phrases! Written specifically for horse people, the dictionary covers topics and words that regular English-Spanish dictionaries might not. For example, horse health care, feeding, grooming, tack and equipment, and breeding terms are part of the more than 10,000 topically grouped word and phrase entries commonly used in the horse industry. Additional features include a “points of the horse” illustration labeled in both Spanish and English, regional variations, and a pronunciation guide. more...

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Alternative medicine and therapies are growing more popular as treatment methods, not only for humans but for horses as well, especially as awareness of these methods increases among horse owners. Acupuncture for horses is becoming widely accepted as an alternative therapy, and it is being used to treat a number of conditions in equines from soreness to infertility. Understanding Equine Acupuncture thoroughly examines the history of an ancient Eastern medical technique and its application to horses. more...

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Equine behavior has always fascinated humans, and never more so than now. We are intrigued by the way horses behave with each other, whether in the wild, in domestic pastures, or even alone in a stall. Similarly, one of the most beautiful inter-species relationships is that of horses and people. It is more often than not taken for granted that any reasonable horse or pony will abide all sorts of manipulations and engage in a variety of activities on our behalf. We are surprised and frustrated when they don’t. What we ask horses to do is often quite incompatible with their natural instincts. From the behaviorist’s point of view, the routine work and performance feats of domestic horses are truly remarkable. Equestrians have long been fascinated by those people who seem to possess extraordinary ability to interact effectively with difficult horses, to eke out superior performances from seemingly ordinary animals. Currently, interest in equine behavior and demand for the services of these specialists are at all-time highs. Training workshops and clinics have become almost as common as horse shows. Understanding Horse Behavior presents current information and resources on the basics of horse behavior. Included are examples of common behavior problems and suggested approaches to behavior modification. Dr. Sue McDonnell, DVM, provides astonishing insights into horse behavior under feral conditions and translates this information into logical approaches for training/retraining horses in a domesticated setting. more...

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The economic health of many farms is directly related to the health and well-being of their stallions. Keeping a stallion in good condition both during and after the breeding season should be a priority. Understanding the Stallion provides the horse owner a complete overview of reproduction, the stallion's anatomy and physiology, training the stallion to breed, and proper management. The book also addresses factors that could affect a stallion's reproductive performance and answers questions commonly asked about stallion management. more...

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