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Silver Charm: And the Old Friends Who Save the Thoroughbreds
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781737361893
Publisher: Dancing Horse Press
Published: Oct 7 2025
Pages: 202
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.43 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
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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