{"product_id":"parade-ring-edge-stephen-lang-9780646722221","title":"Parade Ring Edge: A Punter's Guide to Assessing Pre-Race Fitness and Behaviour in Racehorses","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver wondered what to look for when a horse parades before a race? \u003cb\u003eParade Ring Edge \u003c\/b\u003estrips away the mystery and shows you how to assess racehorses with confidence - no prior horse experience needed. Backed by real data and written in plain language, this practical guide walks you through the key signs of fitness, muscle development, behaviour and movement that matter most. Whether you're a horse enthusiast, casual punter or looking to sharpen your edge, the book gets straight to the point and puts powerful insights at your fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter topics include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*** Positive and Negative Variables of the Head, Neck, Shoulder, Mid-Section and Rear End\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*** Fitness Assessments ***Walking Styles ***Behaviours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e***Factor Discussion ***Distance and Market Influences ***A\/E Index ***Attending a Parade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e***Tracking Variables from Yard to Race ***Assessing Horses from the TV ***\"In Running\" Variables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e***Applying the Knowledge. ***And More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Lang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0646722220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780646722221\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Lang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.32d","brand":"Stephen Lang","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48175870476543,"sku":"9780646722221","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6584721d-c532-46f2-ab48-ff7e343528c7.jpg?v=1771336172","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/parade-ring-edge-stephen-lang-9780646722221","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}