Thoroughbred Racing (Horse) (Horse Library)

A comprehensive series all about horses, horsemanship, and equestrian sports, The Horse Library takes an inside look at one of the world's most beautiful and useful animals. From The Horse in War to Horse Breeds of the World, the series exposes young readers to the history of the horse, styles of riding and driving, and some of the most exciting horse sports in the world today. This book looks at the most successful sires of all time, the preparation and training of young thoroughbreds, and the lives of the jockeys who ride them.