Winter 2023-2024 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Winter 2023/2024 Page 11 Secretariat’s Legacy is a one-of-a-kind book that show- cases the great Secretariat in an entirely new way--it’s the first comprehensive look at Secretar- iat’s impact as sire. Secretariat’s Legacy documents that impact and presents it all in a heavily illustrated coffee-table book, with photos from around the world. All of Secretariat’s stakes winners are discussed, with detailed information provided for his best runners (such as Horse of the Year Lady’s Secret, champion 3-year-old colt Risen Star and last-crop star Tinners Way) and his many top daugh- ters who excelled as brood- mares (including Terlingua, Weekend Surprise, Secrettame and Six Crowns.) Secretariat’s best international runners are featured, such as Melbourne Cup record-setter Kingston Rule. Scattered throughout Sec- retariat’s Legacy are references to the stallion’s impact in the sport-horse world, highlighting blue ribbon winning and inter- national level show jumping descendants. Many of his sons were popular sport-horse sires, with their own offspring in great demand. Chapters are dedicated to Secretariat’s first and last crops, and to the last surviving Secre- tariats, several of which lived in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania in their twilight years. Secretariat’s three most important grandsons (A.P. Indy, Storm Cat, and Gone West) are covered and how they continue to dominate pedigrees today through both their male- and female-line descendants. SMART Saddles: A Great Gift that Keeps Giving for Years How about a new saddle for the holidays? A SMART saddle is a gift that will be treasured for years. Handmade in the UK and available world- wide, the fully flexible saddle design has been developed for optimal horse and rider comfort and performance. The SMART saddles flex-to-fit season after season and allow unrestricted back movement; easily fitted to a wide range of back profiles and can be used across multiple horses. Discipline specific and multi-discipline saddle styles are available, including Dres- sage, jump and general purpose. Designed, manufactured, and fitted by riders who not only understand how the saddles are constructed but also the perfor- mance demands of both horse and rider. The SMART Hunter/Jumper saddle was developed specifical- ly for the Hunter/Jumper rider and offers the functional benefits of the SMART™ Elite Jump saddle but with classic tailoring for the ring. It’s comfortable and balanced for all-round riding, whether over fences or on the flat. Best of all, you can try before you buy. Where an approved SMART Advisor is available, SMART Saddles can come to you, so you can test ride with expert, hands-on advice and guidance on-site. Or, thanks to the fully flexible design, you can order a SMART saddle to trial; learn to fit it yourself with Secretariat’s Legacy is a Great Gift for Thoroughbred Lovers Secretariat continues to inspire people today, whether they are horse people or not. Many horse owners are thrilled to discover their horse is a descen- dant of the one horse that many still consider to be the greatest racehorse of all time. Secretariat’s Legacy is a unique opportunity to learn more about Secretariat as a sire and the impact he has had on the Thor- oughbred breeding industry – and his surprising relevance to the sport horse world. East Coast Equestrian readers receive $3.00 off each book ordered when promo code (ECE23) is entered during check- out at www.secretariatslegacy. com. Special Advertising Section Holiday Gift Guide remote fitting advice via email and/or video call at no extra cost. A SMART saddle is accessible wherever you are. A highly successful rider and trainer in both dressage and eventing, and a Senior Examin- er of the British Horse Society, founder Dr. Anne Bondi BHSI has been awarded a doctorate for her novel research in horse, saddle and rider interaction. East Coast Equestrian readers get free shipping when they use the code ECESHIP23 at checkout. Visit online at smartsaddles.com/buying-from- outside-the-uk/usa-and-canada/