Barbaro, Smarty Jones and Ruffian: The People's Horses »

Everyone remembers these equine stars, but Linda Hanna's research provides new and previously unpublished information. Through exclusive interviews with owners, trainers, jockeys, equine veterinarians, pedigree specialists and racing officials, she carries fans to another level of knowledge and appreciation. In Barbaro, Smarty Jones and Ruffian: The People's Horses, she brings a new perspective to the private and public lives of these three horses.

About the Author:
Dr. Linda G. Hanna is a Professor in the Department of Elementary Education in the College of Education at West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Title Page     i
Dedication     iii
Table of Contents     v
Foreword     vii
Introduction     ix
Preface     x
Acknowledgements     xii
Prologue     xv
Ruffian     1
Horseracing in the 1970s     3
The Filly's Inner Circle     4
Regal Lineage     8
Early Lessons     9
Two Year Old Successes     12
Better Than Ever     17
The Filly Triple Crown     18
An Imperfect Match     19
Desperate Measures     23
Smarty Jones     31
Horseracing in Pennsylvania     33
Someday Farm     38
Team Smarty     42
The Philly Flyer     46
The Road Through Arkansas     50
Derby Daze     53
The Triple Crown Challenge     56
A Different Kind of Race Begins     62
Farewell to Smarty     64
Barbaro     71
Pennsylvania Traditions     73
A Star Is Born     74
Team Barbaro     78
The Grass Is Greener     83
AThree-Year-Old Success Story     85
The Derby Challenge     87
History Stands Still     90
History Stands Still     90
Good to the Bone     92
The World Holds Its Breath     96
Legacy     106
Charismatic Horses     108
Equine Injuries: Soundness V. Brilliance     113
Medical Advancements     127
Legacy     130
Ferdinand and Exceller     132
Horse Rescue     135
Track Surfaces     138
Fans of Barbaro     140
Reflection     142
Glossary     144
Index     148
Bibliography     151
Photo Credits     174