Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice, 2009
Where did thoroughbreds come from?
Why do they call it a steeplechase?
What's the difference between trotting and pacing?
Did you know that winning jockeys are weighed before and after a race?
Experienced horsewoman Nikki Tate takes the reader behind the scenes to examine the world of the racetrack.
Sections include:
An examination of horse racing from a history of the breeds developed for the sport, through training and caring for horses at the track, to the day of the race and beyond.