Displaying 1 of 1 2004 Format: Book Author: Smiley, Jane. Title: A year at the races : reflections on horses, humans, love, money, and luck / Jane Smiley. Edition: 1st ed. Publisher, Date: New York : A.A. Knopf, 2004. Description: vi, 287 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm Summary: The author explores the high-stakes world of horse racing, drawing on her knowledge of equine behavior, trainers, veterinarians, and jockeys as she relates the story of two of her own horses as they begin their careers. Subjects: Smiley, Jane. Horse racing -- United States. Race horses -- United States. Human-animal relationships. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 287). Contents: Two gals, a horse, and the baby Jesus -- Neurosis -- Trainer and owner -- Love -- By the bay -- Ambition -- Betting interest -- IQ -- By the sea -- Personality -- Reality -- Five senses and more -- What if -- Training -- Debutante -- Horse and human -- Epilogue: that's horses. Web Site: Sample text Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 2003065655 ISBN: 9781400040582 9780571226078 0571226078 1400040582 Other Number: 53083992 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 139204 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 798.4 Smiley Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
