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The eighty-Dollar Champion tells the true story of Snowman, a horse rescued from a slaughterhouse by Dutch immigrant farmer Harry. Together they rose to become champion show‑jumpers in the United States, earning first prize at Madison Square Garden during the late 1950s.
The book celebrates the perseverance of an immigrant and the bond between horse and rider, set against the backdrop of post‑war America.
No additional plot details or characters are provided beyond the central duo and their competitive achievements.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Elizabeth Letts
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