Winning Spirit: Our Own 'Horse Whisperer'

by Sheila Laxon

It is a warm and chatty autobiography about Sheila growing up as a "horsey" girl in Wales and marrying Laurie Laxon in New Zealand in 1983 and how she became New Zealand's most famous horse trainer. It focuses on the methods and techniques Sheila uses and also tells of the highs and lows in her story.

185 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Kirst Trethowan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have so much respect for Sheila.
What a story!
On page 176 she says "Maybe it's possible to win a second Melbourne Cup, so I'll be looking for a horse that has the right ingredients." Incredible to know she did just that over 20 years after this book was published.

[Hazel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great book