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Road to the National: From My First Pony to Fiddlers Pike

Road to the National: From My First Pony to Fiddlers Pike

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Rosemary Henderson’s memoir chronicles her inspiring journey from childhood riding in Gloucestershire to becoming only the second woman to complete the legendary Grand National aboard her mount, Fiddlers Pike, at age 51.

Blending personal anecdotes, training insights, and vivid race-day recollections, Henderson offers readers a compelling look at determination, resilience, and the world of amateur jockeying. With charming narrative flair, she captures the emotional highs and lows of pursuing a dream against the odds.

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Title: Road to the National: From My First Pony to Fiddlers Pike
Author: Rosemary Henderson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication Date: 1994
Format: Hardcover, 186 pages (16 pages B&W photo plates), size approx. 242 × 162 mm, weight ~516 g
ISBN-13 / ISBN-10: 9780747519188 / 0747519188

A charming and heartfelt memoir of Rosemary Henderson’s unlikely journey from local pony rider to completing the Grand National on Fiddlers Pike at age 51. Blending personal reflection, training anecdotes, and the thrill of race day, the book is a tribute to grit, passion, and the equestrian spirit. Ideal for readers inspired by horseracing, women’s sports stories, and tales of perseverance.

  • First-hand account of training for the Grand National
  • Inspiring journey of a mature amateur jockey overcoming barriers
  • Includes 16 pages of black-and-white race-day photography
  • Authentic, engaging voice with insights for riders and fans
  • Great as a gift for racing enthusiasts or equestrian memoir collectors

Ex library so with usual markings. One loose picture page. Good reading copy.

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