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Sky Watch: Chasing an American Saddlebred Story by Emma Hudelson Hardcover Book
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- ISBN
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- Book Title
- Sky Watch : Chasing an American Saddlebred Story
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- Horse Racing, Personal Memoirs, Animals / General, Sports
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 18.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 280 Pages
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Horse shows used to draw crowds by the thousands to state fairs and venues such as Madison Square Garden. And in the 1980s, no performance horse filled more arena seats than the American Saddlebred Sky Watch. He pushed the saddle seat industry to a peak that hasn't been seen since. An athlete through and through, the stallion dominated the sport with the same power and intensity as a Kentucky Derby winner. With unmatched talent, Sky Watch earned four World Grand Championships and twelve World titles overall, making his career one for the history books. Years after Sky Watch finished competing, videos of his legacy in the ring captured the heart of author and lifelong horsewoman Emma Hudelson. Her fascination with the unstoppable stallion sent her on a journey to discover how a horse becomes a legend, convinced that if she can capture the magic behind the greatest show horse of all time, maybe she can understand her own obsession with Saddlebreds. Sky Watch: Chasing an American Saddlebred Story is not only the tale of a remarkable horse, but of the American Saddlebred breed and the way these horses carried one rider back to herself. Tracking the path of Sky Watch's success, Hudelson's book is a deeply personal homage to one of the sport's greatest show horses and the indelible impression he left on the breed and in the hearts of those who loved him.
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Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
ISBN-10
0813199107
ISBN-13
9780813199108
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13061235284
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sky Watch : Chasing an American Saddlebred Story
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Horse Racing, Personal Memoirs, Animals / General, Sports
Publication Year
2024
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
18.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
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Sf293.A5h83 2024
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In meticulously reported detail, Emma Hudelson details her 'horse-sized love' for a legendary stallion. Interwoven in this biography of an equine athlete is Hudelson's journey to motherhood, and ultimately how reclaiming horses after a misspent youth helped her make 'amends to myself.' Hudelson's flair for writing and deeply researched history make her own story and this legendary horse's come movingly alive., While this subject matter will surely appeal to those already comfortable at a stable or fairground, Sky Watch: Chasing An American Saddlebred Story also resonates strongly with anyone interested in the relationships between animals and humans in general, and how those relationships shape and are shaped by American history. Hudelson tells a big, complex story about our families, our culture, and a powerful and intelligent species-other, and tells it beautifully: the weave of personal memoir and historical reconstruction, the multi-dimensional characterization of both humans and horses, the skillful pacing and searching and empathic narrative persona, all make Sky Watch both wonderfully informative and a pleasure to read., In Hudelson's personal, lyrical, and ultimately brave explanation of how a great horse like Sky Watch became a magical and redemptive force in her own life, she makes him that for the rest of us as well. This book will be enjoyed and cherished by anyone whose life has been changed for the better through their love of a horse., Sky Watch: Chasing an American Saddlebred Story is a powerful testament to the special relationship between people and animals, and the things we can learn from one and other. In the tradition of great human-animal nonfiction such as Helen Macdonald's H is for Hawk and Lyanda Lynn Haupt's Mozart's Starling , Hudelson seamlessly weaves her own story alongside the historical account of a famed animal, sharing both the coming-of-age tale of Sky Watch, a champion Saddlebred horse, and Hudelson's own coming of age story, as a horsewoman and a mother. A beautiful showing of love and passion between humans and non-humans, Hudelson embraces generations of both horses and horsewomen, creating a saga rivaling a multi-generational Russian novel. Hudelson describes competing with Saddlebreds as "a show of horse-human partnership and a test of skill" but this could just as easily describe the book Sky Watch itself. A triumphant work, this is a must-read for anyone who loves animals, but especially for those who are wading into parenthood or who have wanted to pursue a passion that feels like a fantasy. Sky Watch will show you the way., Whether they rack, race, or roll, horses are still an integral part of our lives and the stories of the great ones draw us in like few others. Hudelson's Sky Watch shares not only the story of this champion Saddlebred and his great career in the ring, drawing us into this rich world of both splendor and power, but also one woman's contemplation of the role horses have played and will continue to play as she enters a new phase in her life. From the first page to the final one, Sky Watch is an utterly fascinating look at a classic equine world that will leave you rushing to learn more about Saddlebreds while also running to hug your favorite equine friend., Emma Hudelson's Sky Watch is a beautiful braided memoir deftly weaving the dramatic story of Saddlebred horses' biggest star, Sky Watch; the history of horsemanship; and Hudelson's own life with horses. I loved being immersed in this world and was moved by the obsession, adventure, and the biggest delight of all--how we care for one another, allowing what's brightest about those we love, both human and animal, to shine., Emma Hudelson's Sky Watch is a beautiful braided memoir deftly weaving the dramatic story of Saddlebred horses' biggest star, Sky Watch, the history of horsemanship, and Hudelson's own life with horses. I loved being immersed in this world, and was moved by the obsession, adventure, and the biggest delight of all--how we care for one another, allowing what's brightest about those we love, both human and animal, to shine., With the heart and humor of Susan Orlean and the research chops of Laura Hillenbrand, Hudelson has written a chronicle and a testament to the American Saddlebred that will surely enter the canon of great equestrian writing. Framing a three-generation love for horses around the storied rise of the five-gaited champion, Sky Watch makes for a story that is at once educational, propulsive, and immensely entertaining. This book made a railbird out of me--I couldn't look away!, Anyone who loves horses will love Sky Watch , which tells the tale of one of the greatest American Saddlebreds of all time. Through meticulous research and beautiful, down-to-earth prose, Hudelson places me ringside, letting me relive the drama and excitement of the 1980s show horse world exactly as it happened. All horse enthusiasts have their own Sky Watch, a horse who inspires them for decades to come. This book is their story, too., What is more compelling than a remarkable horse making history? In this engaging first-person narrative, Emma Hudelson weaves the rise of show horse Sky Watch with a portrait of the magical, mysterious world of American Saddlebred horses and her own powerful story with the breed. Beautiful horses and masterful showmanship abound, but ultimately this is a story about love--in all its forms., What is more compelling than a remarkable horse making history? In this engaging first-person narrative, Emma Hudelson weaves the rise of show horse Sky Watch with a portrait of the magical, mysterious world of American Saddlebred horses and her own powerful story with the breed. Beautiful horses and masterful showmanship abound, but ultimately this is a story about love -- in all its forms., Sky Watch shares not only the story of this champion Saddlebred and his great career in the ring, but also one woman's contemplation of the role horses have played and will continue to play as she enters a new phase in her life. From the first page to the final one, Sky Watch is an utterly fascinating look at a classic equine world that will leave you rushing to learn more about Saddlebreds while also running to hug your favorite equine friend., The story of Sky Watch is irresistible. It has drama, surprise, intrigue, and a cast of compelling figures, none more remarkable than our four-legged hero. Hudelson is the perfect guide--knowledgeable and determined, adept with narrative and deeply engaged. Her passion for both Sky Watch and the American Saddlebred is clear, contagious, and propulsive. I loved learning about this horse and this world., A love story with many deep levels--from the research into champion Sky Watch and the breed of the American Saddlebred, to the love of young girls and horses, to the love of mothers and daughters--Emma Hudelson's book is well-researched, thoughtful, engaging, smart, and lively. As a horse lover and a reader, I adored it. If you love animals, don't miss this gem., In the tradition of great human-animal nonfiction such as Helen Macdonald's H is for Hawk and Lyanda Lynn Haupt's Mozart's Starling, Hudelson seamlessly weaves her own story alongside the historical account of a famed animal, sharing both the coming-of-age tale of Sky Watch, a champion Saddlebred horse, and Hudelson's own coming-of-age story as a horsewoman and a mother. A beautiful showing of love and passion between humans and non-humans, Hudelson embraces generations of both horses and horsewomen.... A must-read for anyone who loves animals, but especially for those who are wading into parenthood or who have wanted to pursue a passion that feels like a fantasy., Great horses live at the centre of many stories--their own, those of their keepers, those of their fans. Sometimes they even shape the times in which they live. Sky Watch 's constellation of tales is plotted with great skill and energy by Hudelson, giving us a compelling insight into an esoteric world where the high-stepping American Saddlebred is king., Great horses live at the center of many stories--their own, those of their keepers, those of their fans. Sometimes they even shape the times in which they live. Sky Watch 's constellation of tales is plotted with great skill and energy by Hudelson, giving us compelling insight into an esoteric world where the high-stepping American Saddlebred is king., Hudelson tells a big, complex story about our families, our culture, and a powerful and intelligent species-other, and she tells it beautifully: the weave of personal memoir and historical reconstruction, the multi-dimensional characterization of both humans and horses, the skillful pacing and searching and empathic narrative persona all make Sky Watch wonderfully informative and a pleasure to read., In Sky Watch, Hudelson takes us to a place outside of time as she paints a portrait of a legendary horse, a story filled with setbacks, victories, and a great rivalry, and then deftly weaves in her own love of the Saddlebred and its beauty, a love passed down from her mother and offered now to the next generation., With the heart and humor of Susan Orlean and the research chops of Laura Hillenbrand, Hudelson has written a chronicle and a testament to the American Saddlebred which will surely enter the canon of great equestrian writing. Framing a three-generation love for horses around the storied rise of the five-gaited champion, Sky Watch makes for a story that is at once educational, propulsive, and immensely entertaining. This book made a railbird out of me--I couldn't look away!
Table of Content
Prologue I: 1977-1980 1. Seeking Sky Watch 2. Twice a Day 3. Sparkle and Sweat 4. Difficult Horses II: 1980-1982 5. The People's Horse 6. The Red Mile 7. No Other Horses Will Do 8. A Dance of Sensation III: 1982-1985 9. The Horse He'd Wanted to Beat 10. The Duel 11. Rubble and Smoke IV: 1985-1988 12. Horse Show Baby 13. Just the One 14. Let the Horse Lead the Way Epilogue
Lccn
2023-043110
Dewey Decimal
636.1/3092
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Horses in History Ser.
Dewey Edition
23/Eng/20231101
Illustrated
Yes
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