Isbn: 9780578863856 - racing my father: growing up with a riding legend (10 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: Fine. signed by the author, In excellent condition, No writing or highlighting, book is crisp and clean. inquire for photos or more details. 100% satisfaction guarantee. --- In this memoir, Patrick Smithwick chronicles his upbringing as the son of A.P. Smithwick, widely regarded as the foremost American steeplechase rider of his era, and his own determination to make a name in the same demanding sport. The book traces his apprenticeship from the ground up - cleaning stalls, sleeping in tack rooms, and learning the rigors of race riding away from his father's shadow. Smithwick also reflects on the serious injury that ended his father's career and the complicated bond between a son and a famous parent within the close-knit world of jump racing. Signed by Author.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Becoming a steeplechase jockey takes great courage, especially when following in the footsteps of a legendary father. Growing up, Patrick Smithwick idolized his father, A.P. Smithwick, considered the greatest steeplechase jockey in America at the time. In this compelling memoir, Patrick Smithwick recalls how his father's success shaped his own ambitions and dreams. Despite witnessing the pinnacle of the sport, the younger Smithwick started his own journey without a leg up. He mucked stalls and lived in tack rooms, learning the sport from the bottom up. After his father was severely injured in a racing accident, young Patrick did not sway from pursuing his dream. Though he may not have reached the career heights of his father, Patrick Smithwick succeeded in carving his own niche as a top steeplechase rider.…

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