Thoroughbred Champions: Top 100 Racehorses of the 20th Century

Thoroughbred Champions: Top 100 Racehorses of the 20th Century
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Racing Industry Killed Its Brightest Star; Then Commits Suicide for Next 32 Years

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Thoroughbred Champions: Top 100 Racehorses of the 20th Century
The Blood-Horse Staff
Manufacturer: Eclipse Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Follows The Blood-Horse's Top 100 list, beginning with Man o' War in the No. 1 spot and ending with Blue Larkspur at No. 100.

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very helpful.......2007-09-30

I thought this book was very helpful. I used it for a report that I had to do last week, and I got an A. Not only is it helpful, but also fun to read. The pictures are great!

Racing Industry Killed Its Brightest Star; Then Commits Suicide for Next 32 Years.......2007-07-17

What a joke--Ruffian ranked number 35! Whitely stated she was the best ever and he had Forgo in his stable. Laurin said she was greater than Secretariat. Remember the headlines she would beat Secretariat in head-to-head competition? I do. I also remember the industry hailing her as the greatest ever. Certainly one would have to go back to Eclipse to match her past performances. The whole industry hung their hopes of saving racing on her. And she brought legends of new fans to the track. Of course that was before the Great Match Race (one has to wonder what would have been so great about #35 vs #97). After that an industry embarassed by what its own greed had done reverted to making Ruffian the scapegoat for her own death as well as that of the industry. They also reverted to their old sexist ways. As a result they have been trying to destroy and belittle the legacy of this great horse (do you see her monument at KHP?). Sad thing is the racing industry never understood what brought her fans to the track. It had nothing to do with gambling (no one would get rich given her odds) but everything thing to do with a love of beauty and an appreciation of sheer perfection. Of course, no one expected the show of tremendous heart, courage and determination she exhibited in the match race. That made her immoral to her fans and proved an added embarassment to the industry. If ever the industry would give Ruffian her just due, they just might see her type of fans return to the tracks (and related sites such as KHP) in legend.

Interesting Debate Topic.......2007-05-19

A kindly rebuttal of the Secretariat bashing taking place by some reviewers. 16 victories in 21 career starts, record time in all three Triple Crown Races (his Preakness time was properly edited in 1999 representing the record). As for Hawkster who ran 1 1/2 mile in 2:22 2/5 on TURF in 1989 at Santa Anita on what the announcer described as an "unusually fast surface" (check YouTube), shows the adominable nature of 2:24 in the Belmont. No horse has come within 9 legnths of Secretariat's run in 73' on the dirt. I agree that Secretariat was not the greatest horse in racing history but on that day in 1973 at Belmont Park, he would have obliterated any other horse in the proud history of the sport of kings. Buy the book however and let the debate begin. We have been led to believe that the greatest horses travelled the dusty track in the 1970's, I believe this book challenges that assumption quite well.

Dark Tiger.......2007-02-25

I loved this book. Man O' War is indeed the greatest. There was one thing wrong though. Ruffian is ten times greater then Secretariat! She should be number two!!!! By the way, Kali. Man O' War had 3 world records!! Sec only had two. Get your facts straight before making a comment like that. Also, Sec was always let out while Man O' War never was!!!!!!!!!!!

Not Thorough Enough.......2007-01-07

In my view it is ridiculous to choose a horse to be numero uno if none of the staff ever saw him run. And I was dismayed that they voted for the way overrated Secretariat as second place. When he was three, he lost 3 stakes races out of 12 starts with no excuse (a 75% win record). Many horses in the top twenty had better percentages. And Kali, they, too, set speed records (Swaps has several to his record, so does Spectacular Bid). As Ben Jones said "Time only counts when you are in jail". Contrary to what you wrote, Man o' War broke many speed records in his day. The problem is that speed records are meant to be broken, and they are constantly. Even Secretariat's phenomenal 2:24 in the Belmont has been broken (2:22 and a fraction by a good horse named Hawkster).

In my view, Citation should be number one instead of number three for many reasons. It's almost impossible to compare horses from two different eras, but Citation was Man 0' War's equal in many respects. If he had been retired after his third year, he would have had a lifetime record of 29 starts with 27 wins and two excusable seconds. No horse in the book comes close to that. Against older horses (neither Secretariat or Man o' War raced against older horses as many times as Citation did).

Well, enough of that. The bios of the horses vary in quality, from average to very good. The photos are wonderful though, some even in color. I agree that the fillies are given short shrift here, and some should be much more highly ranked than they are.

But if you are a racing fan, this is a fun book to have. You can re-rank the horses to your own liking. I have.

The Usborne Guide to Riding and Pony Care (Riding & Pony Care)

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The Usborne Guide to Rideing and Pony care

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Best Basics.......2002-03-08

I've used this guide for years to help teach new riders the basics of horsemanship. It is easy to read and has excellent illustrations. It covers parts of the tack, riding basics, feeding & grooming very well as well as describing more advanced activities such as showing and horse trials. I'd highly recommend it to any young horse enthusiast!

The Usborne Guide to Rideing and Pony care.......2001-02-19

This book has everything you need if you are just beginning to ride or if you just got a new horse.

Out of the Saddle: Native American Horsemanship

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GaWaNi Pony Boy knows how to communicate like no other.....
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GaWaNi Pony Boy knows how to communicate like no other............2005-05-20

This is a lovely, paperback book and I recommend for those with young riders in their home or barn. Not too simple, and not too complex, the stories are entertaining and unique! Again, gorgous photos and a beatiful layout. A great gift idea for any young person who loves horses or American Indians.

Horses - Strength, Grace and Poetry in Motion.......2002-02-03

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Beautifully Illustrated book for kids.......2001-09-08

Nice pics but not a HUGE amount of substance. But, girls who love horses aren't looking for a lot of that anyway! They want pictures and romantic thoughts about being with horses. That's what they get!

Learning about horses and life.......2000-04-04

Leadership through trust and respect is one of the many lessons the young reader will learn from this book. The simple tools and techniques for starting a line of communication with horses are presented in a wise and gentle manner. Indeed, the Native American philosophy of teaching horses coincides with their attitude toward all animals living on, in, or above Mother Earth, and that is responsibility for them and mutual respect among and between them. GaWaNi Pony Boy speaks of creating the right environment for understanding, and his thoughts, words, and deeds are relevant to everyday life. The book is artfully laid out and contains beautiful and decoratively captioned photographs. There are several Native American tales and sayings, such as, "...the reason Creator gave two-leggeds two ears and one mouth was so that we would listen twice as much as we talk." I found this book to be a most enjoyable learning experience and recommend it to adults and youngsters alike.

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Okay let's get going. This is THE best horse non-fiction book you could stumble across! I don't own it (although I'm hoping I'll get it for Christmas!) but I borrow it from my library nearly every time it's there! If you're looking for a horse information book, spend your cash on this. It's a great books covering loads of different topics, from mucking out to showing a horse or pony. Since it's in manageable chapters, if you're having trouble with one particular thing, you'll find an answer fast in this book!

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Great photographs and information.......2007-06-21

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This book is Great! I bought it when I was at Assateague Island and have to say it is the most beautiful place I have ever been! For anyone interested in the Assateague Ponies, this book is wonderful!

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This was an amzing book. It had beautiful photographs and real facts about the wild ponys of Assateague. It was very informative and educational. If you could read one book in your lifetime, I would recomend this one!

A wonderful book about the ponys at Assateague.......1999-06-11

This was an amzingly book. It had beautiful photographs and real facts about the wild ponys of Assateague. It was very informative and educational. If you could read one book in your lifetime, I would recomend this one!

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Let your horse enjoy the benefits of living at grass all year round with this comprehensive guide written by one of the country¹s top equestrian writers.

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A wonderful introduction to English riding for kids...
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A wonderful introduction to English riding for kids..........2000-10-21

I bought this book for my daughters, aged 6 and 8. While they've been interested in horses for many years, they didn't start formal lessons until this year. As a horsewoman of many years I've been pleased to share my interest with them, and wanted to give them a good starter book. This is perfect for that.

The book has only 65 pages, but with its large size and wealth of photos it does an excellent job of communicating a large amount of information. It covers a number of topics, including: chosing a riding school; basic tack and equipment; various gaits; jumping; trail and road riding; grooming and stable care; food and feeding; horse and pony health; showing your horse; and other basic equestrian principles. There is also an excellent glossary and index to round out the book.

All in all this is a great introductory book for kids up to teens, and if your child has expressed an interest in learning more about horses and riding English, this is a good book to buy.

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I love this book. I bought this book when I first started riding. I spent hours looking at the pictures and re-reading the text. It covers everything from choosing a stable to show prep. I would highly recomend it for any young begginer.

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A Well Done Introduction

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A Well Done Introduction.......2006-11-13

I have always liked building models but my interest did not extend to painting them. I have neither the patience nor the skill to do them justice. This book certainly helps with the skill and even goes a ways towards helping with the patience issue. I wish I had read it when I was a kid.

This is an introduction. It explains the basic equipment ranging from brushes and spray cans to the high end stuff like air brushes. It explains the usage, best application and care for the equipment. It also explains how to get good results. It does so from the standpoint of locomotives, rolling stock, structures and people. About the only major facet left out is scenery. The example are easy to understand and easy to follow. Painting is still not my favorite modeling activity but it is much less onerous that it was. Now, all I really lack is talent but the book helped there as well.

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