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Carter's admiration and affection shine through as he conveys the love practically all jockeys have for their work, and how they struggle to replace the camaraderie of the weighing room - notably strong in National Hunt racing - when their bodies tell them it's time to hang up their saddle. (The Independent)
Jockeys are eternally fascinating and John Carter's Warriors on Horseback is a wide-ranging portrait of the professional jockey's world. (Robin Oakley The Spectator)
The sporting version of mortal danger is miles away from the real thing encountered by our armed forces but you cannot fail to be impressed by the bravery and courage of the warriors about whom Mr Carter writes. (Western Morning News)
Brings both sides of a jockey's nature into the light. This is not a cosy insider's account, rather a clear-eyed annotation of professional sportsmen, and the better for it (Racing Post)
From the weighing room at Aintree to a day in the life of a Derby winner, this book lifts the lid on the real lives of elite jockeys - some of sport's most fascinating and dedicated characters - and celebrates their courage, skill and athleticism (Sport magazine)
This book contains many informative and useful insights, creating a vivid picture of what it means to be a jockey and why they are deservedly called warriors on horseback. (Horse and Countryside 2016-04-01)
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Ever ridden a 1,500 pound thoroughbred horse that travels at speeds of up to 45 mph? Discover what it takes to be a professional jockey, the dangers and challenges they face each day.
Foreword by Bob Champion MBE, former jump jockey and Grand National winner
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- PublisherBloomsbury Sport
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1472909682
- ISBN 13 9781472909688
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages256
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