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Silver Charm: And the Old Friends Who Save the Thoroughbreds

by M. J. Evans

A champion’s life beyond the track

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A champion’s life beyond the track

Silver Charm’s story connects a celebrated Thoroughbred’s racing career with the question of what comes after retirement. The book also examines the people and efforts devoted to caring for retired racehorses, moving between the racing industry and the farms where horses spend their later years. Its subject reaches beyond one horse’s biography to the wider challenge of securing dignified futures for former competitors, with human–horse bonds and rescue work at the center.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Horse-racing fans interested in Silver Charm’s career and later life
  • Horse lovers interested in retired racehorses and rescue efforts
  • Readers curious about the people and organizations working within the racing world

Themes

Thoroughbred racing and retirementHorse rescue and aftercareHuman–horse bondsLegacy and second chances

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Book overview

WINNER OF THE LITERARY GLOBAL BOOK AWARD

 

When champions retire, who fights for their tomorrow?

In the high-stakes world of horse racing, thoroughbreds capture our hearts with their thundering hooves and breathtaking speed. But what happens when the cheering stops and the spotlight fades? Silver Charm is not just a biography of this famous horse's life and career. It also takes readers behind the scenes of an extraordinary mission to save racing's greatest athletes from a fate worse than losing.

 

Follow the incredible journey of Silver Charm, the oldest living Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner, and discover the passionate network of "old friends" who've dedicated their lives to ensuring retired racehorses live out their golden years with dignity and love. From the boardrooms of racing executives to the rolling pastures of retirement farms, this is a story of second chances, unwavering loyalty, and the unbreakable bonds between humans and horses.

Part heartwarming rescue story, part insider's look at the racing industry, Silver Charm reveals how a movement of dedicated individuals transformed the future for thousands of Thoroughbreds. Their victory isn't measured in lengths or times-it's measured in lives saved and legacies honored.

 

Because every champion deserves a champion.

Perfect for horse lovers, racing fans, and anyone who believes in the power of compassion to change the world.

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