![]() It is unclear if the author has any particular ambitions with this book. It should be noted that horses are a particularly easy animal to make appealing to children, and the author does well here. The end result is a short but immensely appealing book that is aimed at younger readers and is filled with really cute drawings that make horses and riding appealing for young people. The racing career of the horse and his famous duel with War Admiral, a triple crown winner, as well as the successful closing race of the horse and jockey after both were considered to be out of it because of leg injuries, is also detailed before the author discusses the historical context and research undertaken for the creation of this book. After presenting Seabiscuit as a lazy horse who loved to eat and sleep but not race, the author introduces the owner, trainer, and jockey who made sure that the horse lived up to his potential, and demonstrates the ways of horse psychology including counteracting loneliness, providing motivation, and demonstrating friendship, that allowed Seabiscuit to blossom. The author sets this story about a wonderful but initially unrecognized horse in the context of the Great Depression, where horse racing was a way that people chose to escape from the economic troubles of the time. The ability to draw one's subjects in an appealing fashion is a very underappreciated skill in illustration, and the author manages to have that skill in spades and to demonstrate it well here. And as is common in her drawing, the author manages to draw some really cute pictures of Seabiscuit and other horses, but especially Seabiscuit, that make him come off as very lovable to the reading audience. Be that as it may, the author provides a basic narrative of the events that made Seabiscuit such a beloved horse in the time of the Great Depression and even today in a way that is kid-friendly. That said, this book is being aimed at children who are likely unfamiliar with the movie, although it would probably be worthwhile for older children to watch the movie after reading a book like this, because the film examines some aspects of life (like brothels and quickie divorces) that are probably likely to be distressing and confusing for younger children. Recently the conservancy erected a statue of Seabiscuit to help preserve the heritage of the ranch, and guided tours of the ranch are offered to the public.If you have seen the movie about Seabiscuit based on the book by Laura Hillenbrand, you know almost all of the facts that are discussed in this book. It contains some rare vernal pools and provides habitat to a number of native species, including the golden eagle and California mountain lion. The ranch is also home to nearly 20 acres (81,000 m 2) of first and second growth redwood, large fir forests and oak woodlands. The Howard family's house still stands, together with Seabiscuit's stud barn and the remains of an old Pomo village. Today the property is owned by the Golden Rule Church Association, which has taken steps to preserve its historic and environmental value. ![]() ![]() At the end of Seabiscuit's successful racing career in 1940, he was put out to stud and live his retirement at the ranch, finally being laid to rest on the property in 1947. Howard Memorial Hospital, opened in 1928 in nearby Willits. That tragedy led the Howards to fund the construction of Frank R. In May 1926, Charles's son Frank was killed in a vehicle accident on the ranch. Howard in 1919, and he quickly transformed it into a fully working ranch and thoroughbred facility, complete with the Howards' large Craftsman style home, and horse stud barn. The property was purchased by automobile magnate Charles S. Situated in a low mountain valley below Ridgewood Summit, the 5,000 acres (20 km 2) that would become Ridgewood Ranch were originally inhabited by the indigenous Pomo peoples. It is probably best known for being the final resting place of the racehorse Seabiscuit. Ridgewood Ranch is a large ranch situated 7 miles (11 km) south of Willits, California, in rural Mendocino County.
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