Barbaro, Smarty Jones and Ruffian: The People's Horses
Everyone remembers these equine stars, but Linda Hanna's research provides new and previously unpublished information. Through exclusive interviews with owners, trainers, jockeys, equine veterinarians, pedigree specialists and racing officials, she carries fans to another level of knowledge and appreciation. In Barbaro, Smarty Jones and Ruffian: The People's Horses, she brings a new perspective to the private and public lives of these three horses.\ \ About the Author:\ Dr. Linda G. Hanna is...
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Everyone remembers these equine stars, but Linda Hanna's research provides new and previously unpublished information. Through exclusive interviews with owners, trainers, jockeys, equine veterinarians, pedigree specialists and racing officials, she carries fans to another level of knowledge and appreciation. In Barbaro, Smarty Jones and Ruffian: The People's Horses, she brings a new perspective to the private and public lives of these three horses.About the Author:Dr. Linda G. Hanna is a Professor in the Department of Elementary Education in the College of Education at West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Title Page iDedication iiiTable of Contents vForeword viiIntroduction ixPreface xAcknowledgements xiiPrologue xvRuffian 1Horseracing in the 1970s 3The Filly's Inner Circle 4Regal Lineage 8Early Lessons 9Two Year Old Successes 12Better Than Ever 17The Filly Triple Crown 18An Imperfect Match 19Desperate Measures 23Smarty Jones 31Horseracing in Pennsylvania 33Someday Farm 38Team Smarty 42The Philly Flyer 46The Road Through Arkansas 50Derby Daze 53The Triple Crown Challenge 56A Different Kind of Race Begins 62Farewell to Smarty 64Barbaro 71Pennsylvania Traditions 73A Star Is Born 74Team Barbaro 78The Grass Is Greener 83AThree-Year-Old Success Story 85The Derby Challenge 87History Stands Still 90History Stands Still 90Good to the Bone 92The World Holds Its Breath 96Legacy 106Charismatic Horses 108Equine Injuries: Soundness V. Brilliance 113Medical Advancements 127Legacy 130Ferdinand and Exceller 132Horse Rescue 135Track Surfaces 138Fans of Barbaro 140Reflection 142Glossary 144Index 148Bibliography 151Photo Credits 174
