Autobiography horse riders
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Life Matters
The true tale of a voyage that broke a man down and built him back up, with the help of one special horse.
At 37 Jesse McNeil - at times carpenter, commercial fisherman, dabbler in real estate - decided to buy an untrained horse, make himself into a horseman, and ride all the way across the United States, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean.
A fiercely independent traveller, Jesse had navigated previous coast-to-coast trips - solo journeys by moped, bicycle, and small airplane. This time, however, he had a partner: a five-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse named Pepper.
An inexperienced horseman with an equally inexperienced mount, Jesse would quickly discover the immense challenges of his new undertaking. Over the course of eight months and fourteen states - beginning in Oregon and ending on a beach in New Hampshire - he would be tested many times over as he learned not only what it took to keep Pepper safe and healthy, but the true value of qualities that he had once easily dismissed: patience and companionship.
The generosity of strangers, from helpful ranchers and storekeepers to suburban families, shaped the pair's journey east. And while at some points the miles didn't unfold as Jesse hoped, others yielded unexpected events that changed his perspecti
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Equestrian Memoir
The Checker Who Listens to Horses
- By: Monty Roberts
- Narrated by: Ed Sala
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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- 5 out neat as a new pin 5 stars
Great read/listen for wacky horse follower
- Get ahead of Anonymous Owner on 09-07-18
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Autobiographies (and biographies) from equestrian legends, racing greats and Olympic champions
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Some of the world’s best horse books are undoubtedly equestrian autobiographies. Reading about the lives, routes taken, challenges, highs and lows of our sport’s greats is a unique and fascinating insight into our fantastic sport. We’ve compiled some of our favourite equestrian autobiographies, from those of racing giants to Olympic champions. They tell stories of triumph, adversity and reveal some interesting journeys to the top of each sport. Either scroll through at your leisure or jump down to…
Best horse racing autobiographies
Leap Of Faith – Frankie Dettori
This is Frankie Dettori’s second autobiography, which follows Frankie. Leap Of Faith continues the story – the successes, as well as personal anguish, recovery and restoration – both in and out of the saddle. H&H’s Catherine Austen says this is a “highly enjoyable – and enlightening – read”. Read our review.
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True Colours – Barry Geraghty
His autobiography is about resilience, the me