Kentucky Derby Dreams by Susan Nusser

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Synopsis

From the foal barn to the racetrack, this book captures for the first time the behind-the-scenes drama of raising Kentucky Derby hopefulsFrom Seabiscuit to Secretariat, Americans have a fascination with and a passion for race horses. Kentucky Derby Dreams is the first book of its kind to capture that excitement before history is made. From the carefully calculated birth of the new crop of foals to the horses' debut at the world’s premier yearling sale in... more

From the foal barn to the racetrack, this book captures for the first time the behind-the-scenes drama of raising Kentucky Derby hopefulsFrom Seabiscuit to Secretariat, Americans have a fascination with and a passion for race horses. Kentucky Derby Dreams is the first book of its kind to capture that excitement before history is made. From the carefully calculated birth of the new crop of foals to the horses' debut at the world’s premier yearling sale in Lexington, Kentucky, this is a rare behind-the-scenes look at the vets, the drugs, the surgeries, the long hours, and the hard work that it takes to breed a Derby winner. By following  three years in the lives of foals born during one week of the 2009 foaling season, Kentucky Derby Dreams uncovers all the inside drama and heartache that accompany these potential champions from the foaling barn to the bluegrass. less

About Susan Nusser

SUSAN NUSSER is the author of In Service to the Horse, about the relationship between professional grooms and their horses, which was a Booksense Sports and... more

SUSAN NUSSER is the author of In Service to the Horse, about the relationship between professional grooms and their horses, which was a Booksense Sports and Hobbies bestseller. She has written about both animals and the environment for Milwaukee Magazine and is on the faculty of Carroll College.  She lives in Madison, Wisconsin. less