from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Laura, OH — Beyond The Track, by Anna Morgan Ford, was selected as the best equine related book of 2008 by the American Horse Publications Association at their recent convention in New Orleans.

Ford is the daughter of fifth generation trainer/driver Charles Morgan.

The comprehensive manual on retraining retired Thoroughbreds offers over 200 full color photographs and 243 pages of wisdom that comes from Ford’s actual experience transitioning nearly 2,000 retired racehorses.

Though slanted toward Thoroughbreds, most of the information in the book is applicable to Standardbreds and other racing breeds, as well.

Anna Ford grew up deeply immersed in racing and showing horses. Her parents, Charles and Dot Morgan, own a small racing and breeding operation northwest of Dayton, near Laura, Ohio. Ford is a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in communications. She is also a world champion equestrian, has trained and instructed internationally, and is a Masters Certified Instructor through the Certified Horsemen’s Association.

Ford has a wealth of experience with both Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds. Growing up, she spent many days helping her dad with his racing stable. She also assisted on the farm, handling the foals, breeding mares, and prepping horses for sales. Ford rode Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds throughout her youth and showed heavily in a variety of disciplines. For the past eight years Ford has been the Program Director for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.

Beyond The Track can be purchased through amazon.com or through the New Vocations Web site: www.horseadoption.com. A portion of the proceeds goes toward the care and placement of retired racehorses.