A fabulously illustrated, updated edition of the bestselling guide to giving Thoroughbreds a new start in life off the track.Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their “great heart” and willingness to go the extra mile, off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have proven to be the ultimate equine partners in a host of disciplines: DressageEventingShow jumpingTrail ridingAnd even barrel racing and ranch work!In this revised edition of the book that Thoroughbred and horse training experts have called “breakthrough racehorse literature,” “superior,” “a winner,” and “the ultimate in training manuals,” readers learn everything they need to transition an OTTB from life at the track to life out back.Author Anna Ford, Thoroughbred Program Director at New Vocations Racehorse Adoption, explains: The typical Thoroughbred's early years.Reasons for retirement.Common injuries and health issues.Basic feeding and nutrition.Safe handling. Step-by-step instructions for building the solid educational foundation the OTTB needs to excel in a new career, whether as a highly trained competitor or a pleasure mount.With hundreds of quality, full-color photographs to illustrate conscientious and professionally tested training methods, case studies that share how other individuals have successfully retrained ex-racehorses, and the recommendations of top equestrians, including: Event riders.Jockeys. Horse trainers.And leading figures in the industry.
✔ Author(s): Anna Morgan Ford,Amber Heintzberger
✔ Title: Beyond the Track: Retraining the Thoroughbred from Racehorse to Riding Horse
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (171 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1570768471
✔ ISBN-13: 9781570768477
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Beyond the Track by Anna Morgan Ford
Jillian Neel
This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. The insights offered by the characters and their experiences have left a lasting impression on me.
Elaine Leonard
The plot was incredibly well-crafted, with twists and turns that kept me hooked until the very last page. It was impossible to predict what would happen next.
Katherine Stevenson
The author's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through their words is truly remarkable. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book.
