Book ID: CBB157066683

Horse People: Thoroughbred Culture in Lexington and Newmarket (2007)

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Cassidy, Rebecca Louise (Author)


Johns Hopkins University Press


Publication Date: 2007
Physical Details: 224
Language: English

The world of Thoroughbred racing is glamorous, secretive, dangerous, and seductive―the sport of kings and the poor man's obsession. While the spectacle of racing stirs the imagination, it belies the ruthless business that lies beneath.This engaging original study demystifies this complex world by comparing centers of excellence in Britain and North America. Drawing from intensive field work in Suffolk's Newmarket and Kentucky's Lexington, Rebecca Cassidy gives us the inside track on all players in the industry―from the elite breeders and owners to the stable boys, racetrack workers, and veterinarians. She leads us through horse farms, breeding barns, and yearling sales; explains rigorous training regimens; and brings us trackside on race day.But the history of Thoroughbred racing culture is more than a collection of fascinating characters and exciting events. Cassidy's investigation reveals the factors―ethical, cultural, political, and economic―that have shaped the racing tradition.

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Authors & Contributors
Campanile, Benedetta
Ball, Donald B.
Henning, Lori A.
Sannicandro, Lisa
Weil, Kari
Marianna Szczygielska
Concepts
Horses
Veterinary medicine
Breeding
Zoology
Medicine
Animals
Time Periods
20th century, early
19th century
Medieval
Ancient
20th century
17th century
Places
United States
India
Italy
China
Great Britain
England
Institutions
Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946)
United States. Eugenics Record Office
Great Britain. Army
United States. Army
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