Michael R. Slaughter

A former fifth grade teacher, now an attorney, Michael Slaughter has always been interested in Thoroughbred Horse Racing and what it is like to be the owner of a small horse farm in Kentucky. The story, meant for readers 8 years old to 14 years old, follows the story of a young girl on such a farm and her efforts to train and jockey her horse in the most important horse race of the year. His book is appropriate for parents or grandparents to read to children at bedtime each night