Reinventing the American Thoroughbred: The Arabian Adventures of Alexander Keene Richards BadgerBooks

Reinventing the American Thoroughbred: The Arabian Adventures of Alexander Keene Richards BadgerBooksAuthor: Gary A. O'Dell Most equine authorities consider Alexander Keene Richards (18271881) one of the nineteenth centurys most significant Thoroughbred importers and breeders. Born in Georgetown, Kentucky, and orphaned as a toddler, Richards was adopted by his grandfather, from whom he inherited not only the family farm in Georgetown but also Transylvania, a cotton plantation in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. Horses fascinated Richards from an early

and pay attention to where he places his feet—whatever your discipline or level of expertise

and Riding Academy in ’63

whatever the weather

No one had ever attempted such a journey

Is this new relationship worth relearning everything Jules thought she knew about horses and about life

Illustrator: Jane Monroe Donovan

For Readers Age 4 to 8 Years

Paperback: 281 pages

with a cigarette pack of American Smokes laid carefully over his heart

encouraged long-distance trade routes

Cinchfoot and Blaze Face

and the wary and distant Raven begins to trust Kip’s presence and her touch