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Beyond the Track : Retraining the Thoroughbred from Racehorse to Riding Horse, EPUB eBook

Beyond the Track : Retraining the Thoroughbred from Racehorse to Riding Horse EPUB

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NEW UPDATED EDITION! Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their ';great heart' and willingness to go the extra mile, offtrack Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have proven to be the ultimate equine partners in a host of disciplines dressage, eventing, show jumping, trail riding, and 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, begins by discussing the typical Thoroughbreds early years, then explains reasons for retirement, common injuries and health issues, basic feeding and nutrition, and safe handling. Ford goes on to provide stepbystep 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, fullcolor photographs to illustrate conscientious and professionally tested training methods, case studies that share how other individuals have successfully retrained exracehorses, and the recommendations of top equestriansincluding event riders, jockeys, horse trainers, and leading industry magazinesthis book is the goto reference for anyone interested in pursuing a partnership with a Thoroughbred athlete.

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