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“Thompson-Hernández's portrayal of Compton's black cowboys broadens our perception of Compton's young black residents, and connects the Compton Cowboys to the historical legacy of African Americans in the west. An eye-opening, moving book.”— Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times...

In August 1908, three unknown riders arrived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, their hats adorned with wildflowers, to compete in the world’s greatest rodeo. Steer-roping virtuoso Ikua Purdy and his cousins Jack Low and Archie Ka’au’a had travelled 4,200 miles from Hawaii, of all places, to test...

‘After all this time Frankie Dettori still ranks amongst the all-time greats of the sport’ LESTER PIGGOTT ‘An autobiography as gripping as any Dick Francis thriller’ YORKSHIRE POST ‘Endearingly honest… a fastpaced, funny autobiography’ COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE Legendary jockey...

In horse racing greatness is defined by speed. Being the second fastest counts for little. You have to win. And win. And keep winning until every challenger of your generation is put to the sword. Of the twelve horses lined up on Newmarket Heath that 2011 day, one would do just that. And more...

Set in 1950s America at a time when people stopped looking west and started looking up: a breathtakingly beautiful debut novel of revolution, chance and the gambles we take with the human heart. Muriel, newly married and newly orphaned, works as a waitress in a San Diego diner. As she pours coffee and empties ashtrays, she eavesdrops on her customers, the ex-jockeys and trainers of the Del Mar racetrack. When she begins, secretly, to bet on the horses and, shockingly, to win, she feels strangely unready to share her good luck and its origins with her husband, Lee.

'An outstanding insight into the life and career of one of the greatest National Hunt jockeys. The bad days, the good days, the passion - it's all there' - Rachael Blackmore 'Davy Russell's story has been the most fascinating of racing journeys, Donn McClean its classiest chronicler. It makes a...

Isaac Burns Murphy (1861-1896) was one of the most dynamic jockeys of his era. Still considered one of the finest riders of all time, Murphy was the first jockey to win the Kentucky Derby three times, and his 44 percent win record remains unmatched. Despite his success, Murphy was pushed out of thoroughbred racing when African American jockeys were forced off the track, and he died in obscurity. In The Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy, author Pellom McDaniels III offers the first definitive biography of this celebrated athlete.

One year after losing her husband of many years to a sudden brain bleed, Rachael Lundin did something that made perfect sense to no one but her: she packed a floor-length gala gown, four books, and one amazing sleeping bag, and flew to Mongolia to ride 700 kilometers across the Gobi Desert on horseback. She wasn't running away. She was trying to find out if she was still there. Mongolian Love Letters is the true story of the Gobi Gallop—the longest annual charity ride on the planet—told by a woman who arrived exhausted, grieving, and uncertain she had any business being there.

Nerves show up when competition matters. NERVES: Competition Control is a practical, no-fluff handbook written specifically for barrel racers who want to ride with clarity, control, and consistency under pressure.

No matter how long your fear has existed or how old you are, Equihypnosis can liberate you from confining beliefs for good. This surprisingly practical, confidence-inspiring book is for every horse person who wants to make sure she never misses a minute of barn time or a day in the saddle.

Historically significant that in the 151 years that the Kentucky Derby has been contested, only seventeen women have tried to win the race with their horses. Shelley Riley's colt Casual Lies holds the best record, and here is her story. A well-written and engaging look behind the scenes.

HATERS is a raw, empowering guide to rising above jealousy, criticism, and the silent battles women face in life, sports, and online. With hard-earned wisdom and emotional honesty, Marci Powell reveals why people attack what they don’t understand, how to free yourself from opinions that once controlled you, and how to build a life so grounded that no hater can touch it.

Competing as a Christian.

Equine behavior specialist Shelby Dennis challenges traditional horse training with a science–backed, force–free approach that builds trust and partnership between horse and rider, debunking myths and exploring the deeper behavior and communication of horses. Secrets of the Horse is a...

“When you ask your horse to do something it should be his idea he wants to do it, he likes to do it, he understands how to do it, and he does it.” These words are typical of the way Ray Hunt expresses his philosophy of the ideal relationship between man and horse.

Discover the brain behind the horse—and transform the way you connect, communicate, and train. Horse Brain Science is the definitive reference on equine neuroscience, offering both depth and clarity for anyone who works with horses. Board-certified neuropsychologist and equine neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Peters opens a window into the horse’s mind—revealing how the brain learns, adapts, and thrives—and shows how this knowledge transforms training, care, and connection.

Rodeo is a tough sport. Enough is not a motivational slogan. It’s a decision. After surviving a life-altering accident, relearning how to walk, being told she might never ride again, and rebuilding her life through loss, grief, and hard choices, Marci Powell learned something most people are never taught: You don’t become enough someday. You decide it — and then you live from that place.

Robin “Nobby” Clarke is a lifelong gambler who has frittered away his life on cards and horses. With the next race or turn of the card taking priority over all else, he never found time for a career, a wife, or children. Now, it seems too late, until the chance comes to rewind the clock to when he was just 20 years old.

The horses he names in The Chosen Few include the sprinters, the stayers and the freakish all-round competitors who could do everything. But he also teases out myths and mistakes, pulls focus on racing's history and ponders the tantalising list of 'coodabeen' champions whose careers were cut short. The result is a collection of stories about beauty and bravery, speed and greed.

Your mind can be your greatest ally—or your toughest opponent. In Mind Play, Marci Powell—professional barrel racer, clinician, and best-selling author—shares her powerful comeback story of resilience, faith, and mental toughness. From surviving a broken back and neck, losing both parents, walking through divorce, and even a near-tragedy with her horse Smoke, to ultimately building her dream career as an author and clinician, Marci reveals the strategies that helped her turn pain into purpose. This book will teach you how to: Break free from the mental games that hold you back.