Holiday Gifts for the Horse Lover: A Great Year to Give Books
As we count down to the winter holidays, the focus is on finding and sharing something special with loved ones. As you plan your holiday gifts, consider the ultimate consumable for the mind: books.
New for 2022 are new books on horse racing. Frankie Dettori's autobiography is a must-read for anyone who loves the sport. Dawn LeFevre's books are a great gift for the horse lover. Emily Bingham's "My Old Kentucky Home" explores the history behind the song. Peter May's book is about horse races from Henry VIII to Frankel. The book was a finalist for Tony Ryan Book Award. New York has been home to horse race since colonial times. The first formal racecourse was built in Long Island. It was opened in 1788.
Coffee table gift books are great gifts for horse lovers. They include a coffee table book with full color photos of the Kentucky Derby and a painting of a racehorse. The paintings are by Robert Clark. The photos are from James Archambeault. Doolittle’s coffee-table book shows off the grandeur of Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May.
