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Shy Boy: The Horse That Came from the Wild by Monty Roberts Publisher Comments World-famous horse gentler Monty Roberts reveals the unique rapport he shares with one special horse: a wild mustang In this beautifully illustrated book, Monty Roberts's be loved horse Shy Boy takes center stage. In a gripping, intimate narrative and... (read more) List Price $30.00 Your price: $8.50 Used - Hardcover
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand From Powells.com Occasionally a sporting hero comes along and takes a nation by storm, breaking records and physically achieving the seemingly impossible. Olympic athletes winning gold medals can bring out feverish national pride, a sporting representation of Us... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Horse Sense: An Inside Look at the Sport of Kings by Bert Sugar and Cornell Richardson Publisher Comments A behind-the-scenes look at the business and pleasure of horse racing Horse racing may be known as "the sport of kings," but it's big fun for everyone and even bigger business. A perfect mixture of beauty and excitement, action and refinement, it's a... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand Publisher Comments Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing... (read more) List Price $27.00 Your price: $6.95 Used - Hardcover
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand Publisher Comments Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing... (read more) List Price $7.50 Your price: $2.95 Used - Mass Market
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The Perfect Ride by Gary Stevens and Mervyn Kaufman Publisher Comments In this thrilling autobiography, champion jockey Gary Stevens chronicles his incredible career that has spanned more than twenty years and taken him around the world on the backs of some of the greatest horses.... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $2.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. [337]-360) and index.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Hardcover
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Stud: Adventures in Breeding by Kevin Conley Publisher Comments Every year, on Valentine's Day, the great Thoroughbred farms open their breeding sheds and begin their primary business. For the next one hundred and fifty days, the cries of stallions and the vigorous encouragement of their handlers echo through the... (read more) List Price $27.50 Your price: $4.50 Used - Hardcover
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Horse of a Different Color: A Tale of Breeding Geniuses, Dominant Females, and the Fastest Derby Winner Since Secretariat by Jim Squires Publisher Comments What does it take to win the Kentucky Derby? The breeder of the 2001 Derby winner shows us that while a fast horse is necessary, a sense of humor and a boundless capacity for absurdity and humiliation are absolutely essential. When Jim Squires set up... (read more) List Price $25.00 Your price: $4.95 Used - Hardcover
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Secretariat by Raymond G. Woolfe, Jr. Publisher Comments Accompanied by stunning photographs, here is the behind-the-scenes story of Secretariat Horse of the Century. A coin toss determined ownership of the yet unborn foal that was to become the first Triple Crown winner in twenty-five years, breaking and... (read more) Your price: $45.00 New - Hardcover
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Finished Lines by Frank Scatoni Publisher Comments Horse racing has long been a breding ground for quality literature. From old-time newspaper greats such as Damon Runyon, Red Smith, and Joe H. Palmer to modern-day wordsmiths, talented writers have found inspiration in the grace, beauty, and sheer... (read more) List Price $23.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Hardcover
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