Still Horse Crazy After All These Years - by James Wofford (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Jim Wofford brings his immense talent for telling tales--all of them (mostly) true--to the page in this incredibly entertaining memoir of an equestrian life.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A rare insider's look at the life of a professional sportsman as he tries to reconcile the passion that drives him with livelihood, family, and aging.</strong></p> <p></p> <p>Known for his wit, irreverence, and whip-smart observations on equestrian sport and its participants, three-time Olympian Jim Wofford's writing is as legendary as his performances in the saddle. Now he again brings his immense talent for telling tales--all of them (mostly) true--to the page in his autobiography. </p> <p></p> <p>Growing up on a Kansas farm that shared a border with Fort Riley, home to the U.S. Cavalry School from 1887 to 1949, and the son of a sporting Army-man who rode in uniform in the 1932 Olympics, Wofford shares his wholly unique perspective on horsemanship and the history of equestrian competition in the United States. We track his ascendancy from one-room schoolhouse, to Culver Military Academy, to the United States Equestrian Team headquarters in Gladstone, New Jersey, during its heyday. Along the way, Wofford introduces some of history's great horses and the people who loved them as he strives to reach the top of the international eventing scene. Fascinating stories from his many adventures around the world contribute to this honest, funny, poignant read certain to entertain and educate every horse person.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Jim Wofford's new autobiography, <em>Still Horse Crazy After All These Years (If it didn't happen this way... it should have)</em>, is a brilliant read for both the casual eventing fan and hardcore geeks. ...[It] is wonderfully entertaining. Jim's prose is flowing and easy to read, and his fascinating life will keep any reader turning the pages." --<strong><em>Horse & Hound </em></strong></p><p>"Really, there is no one, absolutely no one, better equipped to tell us the story of eventing in the United States than Jim Wofford. Reading this book makes me appreciate how much thought and work has gone into this sport we enjoy; it makes me miss simpler times; more than anything it makes me want to drink, fish, and share an inside joke with the man. Jim has lived a life of integrity and ambition, but also one of service. He humbly claims that he has lived in the shadow of the rainbow, and acknowledges the many horses, friends, and family that helped him along the way, but there is absolutely no mistaking the sharpness and dedication that allowed him to become the most sought after eventing clinician and equestrian writer of his generation. Every event rider should read this book." --<strong>Tik Maynard, Horseman, Eventer, Author of <em>In the Middle Are the Horsemen</em></strong></p>"With witty<br>one-liners and hilarious anecdotes, Jim Wofford entertains readers as he<br>recounts his life with horses. Both educational and inspiring, this<br>professional equestrian gives us insight into exactly what it takes to be at<br>the top of the sport while keeping your laughing along the way!" --<b><i>Northeast Equestrian Life</i></b></p><p>"After reading <em>Still Horse Crazy, </em> I feel I know Jim even more now and better realize why he wears that big, warm smile." --<em><strong>Foxhunting Life </strong></em></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><strong>James Wofford</strong> is a three-time Olympian and one of the best-known eventing trainers in the world today. In 2000, Wofford was listed by the Chronicle of the Horse as one of the "50 Most Influential Horseman of the 20th Century," and he is a Hall of Fame inductee of both the United States Eventing Association and Culver Military Academy, which he attended. Wofford is the author of <em>Training the 3-Day Event Horse and Rider; Gymnastics: Systematic Training for Jumping Horses; Modern Gymnastics, Take a Good Look Around; 101 Eventing Tips;</em> and <em>Cross-Country with Jim Wofford.</em> He lives and trains at his farm in Upperville, Virginia, and travels extensively, teaching and giving clinics (jimwofford.blogspot.com).</p>
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