'A Thoroughbred racehorse is one of God's most impressive engines. Tipping the scales at up to 1,450 pounds, he can sustain speeds of forty miles per hour. Equipped with reflexes much faster than those of the most quick-wired man, he swoops over as much as 28ft of earth in a single stride, and corners on a dime. His body is a paradox of masses and lightness, crafted to slip through air with the ease of an arrow. His mind is impressed with a single command: run. He pursues speed with superlative courage, pushing beyond defeat, beyond exhaustion, sometimes beyond the structural limits of bone and sinew. In flight, he is Nature's ultimate wedding of form and purpose.'From Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand
SARAH ROBINSON - Licensed National Hunt Race Horse Trainer
Successful jockey Sarah Robinson runs an efficient, friendly and easily accessible yard near Bridgwater. Sarah's skills and judgement allow her to understand each horse individually and devise a training programme that unlocks its potential. Horses are schooled in the equestrian disciplines for suppleness, balance and mental strength. Quality facilities. 10% discount on training fees for first 3 months.
Tel 01278 732357
Mobile 07779 486 778 Sarah Robinson
Newham Farm, Shurton, Nr. Stogursey, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 1QG
UK
Ri-Dry Hunter Clothing
Ri-Dry Hunter Clothing manufacture overcoats (navy blue or black) and over trousers (white or buff) that are worn - and appreciated - by Hunt Staff and Hunt Followers with the many Exmoor hunting packs. Ri-Dry garments will enable you to stay out longer in the worst that our British weather can throw at you!
Ri-Dry Clothing, Watt to Wear Ltd, Unit 3, Old Brewery Road, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset. TA4 2PW
HEREFORDSHIRE
Richard Lee - Racehorse Trainer
Leading the field curing equine blood vessel problems. A friendly racing yard with a great atmosphere. We focus on one-to-one care and attention - happy horses win races. Find all the latest results, entries and horses to follow from the yard at www.rleeracing.com.
Tel 01544 267672
Mobile 07836 537145 Richard & Carol Lee
Further reading: If you are a racing enthusiast and like to read, then if there is one book to buy this year, it is this one: 'The Byerley Turk' The True Story of the First Thoroughbred
by Jeremy James
Published by Merlin Unwin Books 2005. www.merlinunwin.co.uk
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