Guide to Horse Racing in Virginia
Author | : Francis M. Bush |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Horse racing |
ISBN | : |
Download Guide to Horse Racing in Virginia Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Are you looking for read ebook online? Search for your book and save it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Download Guide To Horse Racing In Virginia PDF full book. Access full book title Guide To Horse Racing In Virginia.
Author | : Francis M. Bush |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Horse racing |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Francis Marion Bush |
Publisher | : iUniverse |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2011-11-04 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1462055753 |
The rich heritage of Virginia horse racing traces its roots back to the colonial days of the late seventeenth century. Horse racing began as single-day events held at county fairs, family farms, and hunt meets, taking a long and meandering path to become the sport we know and love today. Colonial Downs and More examines the important changes that occurred in Virginias horse racing industry during the last half century, with a particular focus on the debates over pari-mutuel wagering. The legalization of pari-mutuel wagering became a hot-button legislative issue in the 1980s, sparked by horse breeders and owners hoping to improve the industry. In 1988, voters approved the legalization of pari-mutuel wagering, a move that opened the doors for the establishment of a new racetrack that would come to be known as Colonial Downs. Colonial Downs faced major obstacles from its inception. Construction was bogged down by licensing delays and legal issues. Nine long years elapsed before it finally opened its gates in 1997. After a modest opening, attendance and wagering slumped over the next three to five years. Nonetheless, despite the difficulties, the track and associated operations remain high quality, offering breeders and owners needed funds and providing racing fans with unparalleled fun and excitement.
Author | : Virginia C. Johnson |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 167 |
Release | : 2008-08-29 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1625843925 |
Virginia, mother of presidents, is also the mother of American horse racing. From the very beginning, Virginians have risked it all on the track as eagerly as on the battlefield. Follow the bloodlines of three foundation sires of the American Thoroughbred through generations of rollicking races and larger-than-life grandees wagering kingly stakes, sometimes on horses not yet born. How did the horse nicknamed Damn His Eyes get protection money from other horse owners? What did it mean to tap the claret to break a neck-and-neck tie? Why was Confederate cavalry so much better than Unionwas it the riders, or was it the mounts? All these and many more stories of horsemanship on and off the track fill the pages of Virginia Horse Racing: Triumphs of the Turf.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 15 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Horse industry |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Julie A. Campbell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
The equine tradition in Virginia is unique and enduring; this book is the celebration it deserves.
Author | : Tom Ainslie |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 520 |
Release | : 1968 |
Genre | : Horse racing |
ISBN | : |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Horse racing |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Jackie C. Burke |
Publisher | : E P M Publications |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Horse racing |
ISBN | : 9780939009800 |
Equestrian events within an hour's drive of the capital include America's oldest horse show (in Upperville, VA), the nation's most difficult steeplechase (Maryland Hunt Cup), and the second jewel of racing's Triple Crown (the Preakness). This guide details hundreds of sites.
Author | : Judith Dutson |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 417 |
Release | : 2012-05-07 |
Genre | : Pets |
ISBN | : 1603429182 |
From the Pryor Mountain Mustang to the Tennessee Walking Horse, North America is home to an amazing variety of horses. In this lavish, photograph-filled guide, Judith Dutson provides 96 in-depth profiles that include each breed’s history, special uses, conformation standards, and more. You’ll learn about homegrown favorites like the Morgan, Appaloosa, and Quarter Horse, as well as exotic imports like the Mangalarga Marchador and the Selle Français. Take a continental horse tour without ever leaving your home.
Author | : Steve Sharp |
Publisher | : SLQH Racing Publications |
Total Pages | : 125 |
Release | : 2009-01-31 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 1441467556 |
The American Quarter Horse is the world's most versatile breed, excelling in the show arena and at the racetrack. With racing dating back to colonial Virginia, the sport is rich in history and lore. From "Code Blue" to "A Case for Columbo," this unique collection of short essays describes the history of the breed, the excitement of the races, and the people and athletes involved in Quarter Horse racing.