Equitainment Newsletter - New Release Titles - 15 November 2016 | |||||||
15 Nov 2016 In This NewsletterDARK HORSE: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF DREAM ALLIANCE - DVDThe inspirational true story of a group of friends who decide to take on the elite 'sport of kings' and breed themselves a racehorse.Their young foal, raised on nearby waste-land, grows into an unlikely champion, beating the finest thoroughbreds in the country, before suffering a near fatal accident. Nursed back to health he makes a remarkable recovery, returning to the track for a heart-stopping comeback. DARK HORSE: THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF DREAM ALLIANCE - DVD JILLY COOPER: MOUNT - PBIn Jilly Cooper's latest, raciest novel, Rupert Campbell-Black takes centre stage in the cut-throat world of flat racing.Rupert is consumed by one obsession- that Love Rat, his adored grey horse, be proclaimed champion stallion. He longs to trounce Roberto's Revenge, the stallion owned by his detested rival Cosmo Rannaldini, which means abandoning his racing empire at Penscombe and his darling wife Taggie, and chasing winners in the richest races worldwide, from Dubai to Los Angeles to Melbourne. Luckily, the fort at home is held by Rupert's assistant Gav, a genius with horses, fancied by every stable lass, but damaged by alcoholism and a vile wife. When Gala, a grieving but ravishing Zimbabwean widow moves to Penscombe as carer for Rupert's wayward father, it is not just Gav who is attracted to her- a returning Rupert finds himself dangerously tempted. Gala adores horses, and when she switches to working in the yard, her carer's job is taken by a devastatingly handsome South African man who claims to be gay but seems far keener on caring for the angelic Taggie. And as increasingly sinister acts of sabotage strike at Penscombe, the game of musical loose boxes gathers apace . . . JILLY COOPER: MOUNT - PB LIFE AS I KNOW IT - MICHELLE PAYNE - PBIn Life As I Know It, Michelle Payne tells her deeply moving story. It will lift your spirits, stir your heart and give you courage.Michelle was six months old, the youngest of eleven children, when the family was hit with the tragic death of their mother, Mary. Their father, Paddy, a renowned horseman, raised his children alone. As a family, they all took on the daily demands of racehorses and a dairy farm as well as school and work. Family meant everything. Michelle was put on a horse aged four. At five years old her dream was to win the Melbourne Cup. At thirty she rode into history as the first female jockey to win the Cup. Her strapper was her brother, Stevie. When she declared that anyone who said women couldn't compete with men in the racing industry could get stuffed', the nation stood up and cheered. It was a moment that inspired everyone who dreams of beating the odds. LIFE AS I KNOW IT - MICHELLE PAYNE - PB CODY THE PONY - PBA delightful book for young readers written by one of our local authors.Mimi is so excited! She is getting a new pony called Cody. But before she is able to ride Cody, there is a lot to learn about looking after a horse! With some hard work and practice, Mimi begins her new adventures with Cody. CODY THE PONY - PB RJ01: OLD MEN AND HORSES: A GIFT OF HORSEMANSHIP - PBThis is the first book by Australian horseman Ross Jacobs.Ross Jacobs is a gifted horseman with a talent for telling a tale. He has decades of experience training horses and teaching horsemanship, and in these short stories, that understanding is expressed in simple episodes that resonate in the work of every good horseman and woman. The stories revolve around three central characters that come to life in a narrative that offers unforgettable lessons of horsemanship. Walt and Amos are elderly twin brothers who have gathered a life-time of experience understanding horses. They share their knowledge with a young boy who has a passion for horses. In his journey the boy makes the same mistakes common to all horse people and the brothers adopt the same principles of educating the boy as they might a young horse – with kindness, support and encouragement to explore and experiment. The stories are sometimes funny, witty and poignant. But most of all they are unforgettable with the knowledge and insight they impart. This is a book destined to become a staple on the bookshelves of everybody who is interested in the art of good horsemanship. RJ01: OLD MEN AND HORSES: A GIFT OF HORSEMANSHIP - PB ALSO AVAILABLE:RJ02: CHANGING THE TIDE: LESSONS IN HORSEMANSHIP - PB This is the second volume of stories by Ross Jacobs that tells the tale of a young boy mentored through his formative years in horsemanship by two old brothers, Walt and Amos. As the boy fumbles through the process of becoming a horseman, Walt and Amos take him under their wing and guide him along the path of good horse-manship. Sometimes they allow him to trip and fall and sometimes they leave him with more questions than answers, but they are always there with grand-fatherly advice to motivate the boy to search for the answers he seeks to become a good horseman. The stories contain humour and some sadness, but each is full of sage advice and thought provoking ideas. They are both entertaining and full of important insights for every person that loves horses. It’s hard not to wish that everybody learning about horses had a Walt and Amos in their lives to guide them. RJ02: CHANGING THE TIDE: LESSONS IN HORSEMANSHIP - PB A RACETRACK SOMEWHERE - DOCUMENTARY - DVDInvestigating a blossoming network of backyard stables, dedicated strappers, trainers, jockeys and equine enthusiasts, A Racetrack Somewhere explores the vast Australian landscape, delving into the heart of some of the country's most iconic and remote Thoroughbred racing events.Hosted by racing personality Jo McKinnon, this unique 5-part program covers the width and breadth of the Aussie countryside, taking in the likes of Birdsville, King Island, Warrnambool, Kangaroo Island and Darwin to provide a detailed tapestry of the racing scene and the many dedicated people keeping the sport alive and well. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access to country carnival meets, providing insight and personal anecdotes from racing exponents, where enthusiasm and participation counts for everything, A Racetrack Somewhere celebrates the thrill of participation and an unmistakable camaraderie that feeds the community spirit. A RACETRACK SOMEWHERE - DOCUMENTARY - DVD HEARTLAND COMPLETE SERIES 6 - 8 BOX SET - DVDFollowing on from Series ONE to FIVE released in a premium Box Set you can now complete your collection with Series SIX to EIGHT in a matching premium Box Set that contains over 41 hours of captivating viewing.HEARTLAND COMPLETE SERIES 6 - 8 BOX SET - DVD ALSO AVAILABLE:HEARTLAND: THE COMPLETE NINTH SEASON - HORSE TV SERIES - DVD Season Nine finds the Bartlett-Fleming clan navigating the new normal as each family member starts an exciting chapter, leaving past hurt and hardships behind. With the idyllic Alberta foothills as their backdrop, this tight-knit family knows that any challenge can be met and every struggle can be overcome as long as they have each other. The season begins with Amy and Ty settling into married life while Lou faces the reality of single parenthood. Georgie aspires to new heights as Roman riding becomes her focus while Jack deals with the loss of a trusted friend, and a surprising opportunity for Tim could impact the entire family. With familiar faces returning and new relationships forming, the family takes on intimidating challenges, grabs exciting opportunities and follows big dreams as they lean on each other for support. HEARTLAND: THE COMPLETE NINTH SEASON - HORSE TV SERIES - DVD | |||||||
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