Miracle of the White Stallions
920534
This was a  very entertaining movie, based on a true story. This makes a great gift to any horse lover.
4288160
I really enjoyed this book. The pictures added so much to the story. The book was well researched and led me into the world of horse racing. It was fascinating to read how the lives of three very different men and one horse wove together to create a memorable moment in history.
2816851
You will absolutely love this book - it is a fantastic journey through the history of horse racing told through a wonderful fictional character. I could not put it down! The full color reproductions of the original oils at the beginning of each chapter make it especially fun to look back at the horses as you read each of their unique stories. It is a must have!!
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This book is an excellent example of perseverance. Despite the many challenges for both the horse and all the people involved in the story everything works out for everyone. The people rally behind the horse to save it. It is a very uplifting and inspirational book. As a mother of two children I would definitely recommend this book. There are several positive life lessons that can be learned by all children who read this book.
57584
This book was a true look into an adventure by young men and young horses that showed men anything is possible if you dream big and continue on no matter the hardship. Special thanks to all who helped make a wonderful book. I can't wait to see the film.
3266209
I loved this book, can't wait to find the BBC film! Monty Roberts brought Natural Horsemanship to the attention of horse enthusiasts....many more followed his lead and now there are so many "Horse Whisperer's". He brought hope to horses!
3838538
Frankly, I am unaccustomed to reading about horses. I became a fan of Laura after reading the amazing 'Unbroken'. Although Seabiscuit precedes Unbroken, it stands tall on its own as a masterly account of the three men who were passionate to their innermost soul of what they wanted to do in life ie race horses. We love underdogs and this is the story - true story- of how faith, persistence, belief and application can create history. How the unlikely succeed and here the unlikely, ungainly Seabiscuit earned global recognition by breaking racing records. I have not seen the movie but that would be the next stop. Please do not hesitate to buy the book, this story can never be stale or old. It stands as a triumph of human spirit and very importantly animal spirit. Fantastic and FIVE STARS...no question about it. Buy it, it will enrich you. Enjoy.
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I recently reread "Seabiscuit" and was once again entranced and amazed at what a fantastic story it is. It's hard to fathom now, but this Depression-era racehorse at one time held the nation captivated in a way that today's famous athletes can only dream of. In five hectic, whirlwind years, the improbable coming together and subsequent actions of Team Seabiscuit -- a mixture of hardy and talented but underachieving dreamers -- produced historic results and an avid nationwide following that the world would never forget.

Except, somehow, the world did forget about Seabiscuit after his meteoric rise to fame in the 1930s. Why? Perhaps it was the onslaught of World War II in the following decade and the inescapable passage of time that blankets nearly everything in its path. Whatever the reasons, author Laura Hillenbrand deserves loads of credit for resurrecting Seabiscuit's tale, and for bringing to vivid life the immediate cast of characters that surrounded this astounding horse. And if you want some action in your narrative, Hillenbrand doesn't disappoint. The descriptive, dramatic way that she describes each important race makes it seem as if you're right there ... and as if the world will end if your favorite horse doesn't win.

It's a colorful bunch of guys and one interesting horse that make this nonfiction book -- pardon the clich -- read like a fast-moving novel. My favorite is Red Pollard, the fearless, injury-prone jockey who primarily rode Seabiscuit throughout the horse's competitive years. A poet and romantic at heart, Pollard was also a tough, aggressive alcoholic who didn't back down from either a verbal or physical spar. He secretly lost his vision in one eye, broke his back, nearly destroyed his leg and yet still raced horses until the unbelievable age of 46.

Meanwhile, Seabiscuit's owner, Charles Howard, and his trainer, Tom Smith, were polar opposites who somehow carried on together and thrived. Howard was a self-made millionaire who craved the public spotlight and got along famously with the press. Smith, the Lone Plainsman, was a loner who desired the company of horses most -- and his talent as a trainer was unrivaled, if peculiar. Rounding out Team Seabiscuit was the horse's sometimes-jockey George Woolf and Howard's wife, Marcela, who also expended a great amount of worry, love and energy into America's favorite horse.

This unlikely cast of characters somehow entered into each other's lives eons ago and made history, at a time when America desperately needed, and likely craved, a form of escapism. Hillenbrand's book effortlessly takes you back in time. You'll learn about the rugged lifestyle of a typical jockey back then; how the gruff Smith beautifully trained horses in his special way; the feel of an important race atop a gliding horse that accelerates like a race car at the mere flick of a whip; and the rise of celebrity in America as the Biscuit's name gets bigger and bigger across the U.S. The injuries, the victories, the close losses, the plain hard work that goes into tending a No. 1 athlete like Seabiscuit -- it's all here in this unforgettable book that stands the test of time, just like Seabiscuit has.
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Wonderful story about a great horse. Every horse fan should read it. Many typing errors. But worth working through it
937547
White Horse is a powerful book that takes the reader on an unparallelled journey between Colorado in 1871 and the present. This metaphoric journey is one of discovery, love of a horse, family bonds, friendship and relationships. It requires the reader to engage, believe and remember some of the experiences we've had and wondered...did they really happen or was that just a dream.
2664795
Best book ever. Didn't want it to end. At the end you wish you could have met the men that so gallantly helped these beautiful horses.
1479882
His passion to come to the aid of our magnificent, majestic wild horses is inspiring.  The success he seems to be having gives hope to these wonderful horses who have been abused and suffer at the hands of the BLM (Federal Government) which claims to be pursuing the best interests of the horse but know not how to take care of these horses at all.
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A must-read for horse lovers everywhere, this brilliantly written book will leave you spellbound as you read the story about the amazing horse that is American Pharaoh!

When I began reading the book, I knew that American Pharoah was the 2015 winner of the Kentucky Derby but I did not know that the horse was only the 12th in history to be the winner of the Triple Crown and the very first in US history - a magnificent achievement, indeed!

The book is extremely well-written and a real page-turner. It makes the reader long to meet the incredible American Pharoah in person one day.

I would highly recommend this fabulous book to anyone - not only racing horse lovers, but anyone wishing to get inspired.
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I found Mary Walsh's book "Sham: In the Shadow of a Superhorse" informative and very entertaining. I was recently interested in learning more about other horses of Secretariat's time and this book really succeceeded in doing that and more.  Sham was truly a great horse and I am grateful to Ms. Walsh for shining a deserving light on a forgotten hero in the world of horse racing.
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I really enjoyed this book. The plot was believable, and had a lot of information about the way Thoroughbreds are trained. The love story was heartwarming but also heart wrenching at times. The mystery was intriguing as well. I would definitely recommend this book and would love to read the others in the series.
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Anyone who loves a horse will recognize the strong bond between rider and horse described in this book. This devotion caused men, in the midst of danger, horror and bloodshed, to perform extraordinary acts and take extraordinary risks to protect these beloved animals. These selfless acts are a bright and shining light in a period of otherwise bottomless darkness. Read this book to be reminded of the beauty of the horse and  why we riders love them so. If you are not a rider, read it for the inspiring story of heroism and perhaps a better understanding of those of us who are devoted to horses.
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I read this book via the Kindle Unlimited program and can really recommend reading it. The story is about a young woman who trains horses and whose family died in a huge traffic accident. One day at the races she witnesses a horse running off towards a highway and speeds off to save it. This horse belongs to an Arabian family who come to play a huge role in her life. What is so interesting to read in this book is all the ins and outs in training and handling horses. The lady who wrote it works with horses. My parents live next to someone who owns horses and we could see new ones fight in the meadow. Apparently when you train stallions you have to make clear you are the boss by for instance forcing them to step back from you because stallions always want to determine who is boss (hence the fighting next door of my parents). She also explains a lot of horse-bodylanguage. A huge part of this story is set in Arabia but that is not that "native" until more to the end of the book.
  What I also admire in the book is that the writer believable deals with trauma and feeling guilty. And also comes with a very good reason why the Arabian horse owner reaches out to help her.
  Be aware it is part 1 of series of books. I am now reading part 2. Book 2 is more about foreign scenery then this one.