Anyone that knows me will tell you that I am an avid reader. I’m always in the middle of at least one book, sometimes more, and read dozens of them each year.
Not surprisingly, as a huge fan of Thoroughbred horse racing, my reading interests tend to revolve around the “Sport of Kings” and its rich history. I’ll venture to guess that I’ve between 100 and 150 books on the topic, and suffice it to say that the best of them rank among my very favorite books.
I particularly enjoy reading racehorse biographies, especially stories of unknown horses rising from obscurity to become champions. If you’re looking for some exciting, heartwarming summer reads, here are my five favorite racehorse biographies:
Which horse biographies have you read and enjoyed?
Want more horse books? Here are some to add to your list: 30 Best Horse Books Forgotten Favorites: Horse Books You May Have Missed Finding Inspiration from Classic Horse Books
J. Keeler Johnson is a freelance writer, blogger, videographer, and racing enthusiast who considers Zenyatta to be his all-time favorite racehorse. He lives in Wisconsin and is the founder of the horse racing website www.TheTurfBoard.com.
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