| Description |
72 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Behind the scenes |
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Behind the scenes (Johannesburg, South Africa)
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
My horse is faster than your horse : a brief history of horse racing -- Where do thoroughbreds come from? : all about breeding -- Training the young racehorse -- Care and training of horses at the track -- People who work with fast horses -- The wild, wild world of jockeys -- What goes on in the racing office? -- Track maintenance crew -- Special equipment -- Race day nuts and bolts -- Life after racing -- The dark side of racing -- Learn more about horse racing. |
| Summary |
Examines the world of the racehorse, from their history and breeds, to the care, training and riding of the world's fastest horses. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.4 3.0 122061. |
| Subject |
Horse racing -- Juvenile literature.
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Racetracks (Horse racing) -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Title |
Behind the scenes : the racehorse |
| ISBN |
9781554550180 bound |
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1554550181 bound |
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9781554550326 paperback |
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1554550327 paperback |
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