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    Racing in the Shadow of Greatness: The Rescue of an Ex-Racehorse
    Racing in the Shadow of Greatness: The Rescue of an Ex-Racehorse
    Racing in the Shadow of Greatness: The Rescue of an Ex-Racehorse
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    Racing in the Shadow of Greatness: The Rescue of an Ex-Racehorse

    By Bonnie Alonzo

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    There he was. In the distance, I could see this silhouette of a horse standing in the fog. He did not look like an ordinary horse, but a magnificent outline of a racehorse. ... I would later find out that it was Judge Moore, great-grandson of a famous racehorse! - Suitable for ages 8-16 and adults.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBonnie Alonzo
    Release dateJan 25, 2011
    ISBN9781604143041
    Racing in the Shadow of Greatness: The Rescue of an Ex-Racehorse
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    Bonnie Alonzo

    Bonnie Alonzo is the proud owner of a horse named Shadow. Shadow comes from the very complicated world of horse racing, where his name was Judge Moore. He is the great-grandson of a magnificent Triple Crown winner. I will be taking you on a journey through just part of his life — his life as I know it, since I have had him. I will be telling you this story from an inexperienced horse owner’s view. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed having Shadow as a part of my life.

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      Book preview

      Racing in the Shadow of Greatness - Bonnie Alonzo

      Racing in the Shadow of

      GREATNESS

      The Rescue of an Ex-Race Horse

      A TRUE STORY

      Bonnie Alonzo Soliz

      Smashwords eBook edition published by Fideli Publishing Inc.

      © Copyright 2011, Bonnie Alonzo

      All Rights Reserved.

      No part of this eBook may be reproduced or shared by any electronic or mechanical means, including but not limited to printing, file sharing, and email, without prior written permission from Fideli Publishing.

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, please purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      ISBN: 978-1-60414-304-1

      Library of Congress Copyright pending

      Cover photo courtesy of Churchill Downs, used with permission.

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to Shadow Judge Moore. You may not have made it to the Triple Crown but you certainly have lived up to your Great-Grandfather’s name, Seattle Slew, making it to Churchill Downs three times. You will always remain a champion in my heart. This book is also written for all of the racehorses out there just trying to make it on the track. Also, to those who have fallen into the wrong hands of the slaughterhouses and those horses who’s lives will never be the same once taken off the racetrack.

      Prologue

      Hello, my name is Bonnie Alonzo. I am the proud owner of a horse named Shadow. Shadow comes from the very complicated world of horse racing. Shadow’s race name is Judge Moore. He is the great grandson of the magnificent Triple Crown Winner, Seattle Slew. I will be taking you on a journey of just a part of his life, as I know it, since I have had him. I will be telling you this story from an inexperienced horse owner’s view. I hope you will enjoy this story as much as I have enjoyed having Shadow as a part of my life.

      Table of Contents

      Dedication

      Prologue

      CHAPTER ONE: The unexpected

      CHAPTER TWO: A Safe Haven

      CHAPTER THREE: History 101: Being a Slew Horse

      CHAPTER FOUR: March Madness

      CHAPTER FIVE: Peace in the Valley

      CHAPTER SIX: On My Own

      CHAPTER SEVEN: July Fireworks

      CHAPTER EIGHT: True Personality

      CHAPTER NINE: Shadow’s Legacy

      Acknowledgements

      Chapter 1: The Unexpected

      It is the beginning of fall in Northern Indiana. This time of year is absolutely beautiful. This morning was no exception. The leaves had turned from green to brilliant shades of orange, yellow and red. It was a misty, foggy morning and the air was cool. As mom and I headed towards town, little did I know this would be the day that I would begin an amazing journey and my life would be changed forever.

      Across the road from our property, is an old abandoned farm and apple orchard that has been for sale for some time now. The recession has taken its toll and 2009 has been an especially hard year for everyone. The unemployment rate in this area is the worst it has ever been. Companies that have been in business for years have been forced to close their doors. Many families have lost their homes and are moving out of the area. It is no surprise that the orchard has not sold.

      As we passed the farm, I looked off to my right towards the back of the property. There he was. In the distance, I could see this silhouette of a horse standing in the fog. He

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