Seabiscuit's primary rider, John "Red" Pollard, was born in Edmonton, Alberta. His unorthodox training techniques helped cure Seabiscuit of several of his bad habits, including stubbornness and laziness.
Seabiscuit's trainer, Tom Smith, was an old cowboy with an intuitive understanding of horse psychology. He and Marcela opened a stable in 1935 and bought Seabiscuit in 1936. But after he married his second wife, Marcela, Howard took a renewed interest in horse racing. His marriage collapsed not long afterwards. Tall, photogenic, and well aware of the importance of image, Ron Howard never completely recovered from the accidental death of his son, Frankie. Not long afterwards, Ron Howard became a very wealthy man. His automobiles were not widely accepted until the 1906 earthquake, when they became the only viable ambulances. He began by opening a bicycle repair store, recognized the potential of the new automobile technology, and acquired a Buick franchise. The book begins by discussing Seabiscuit's owner, Charles Howard, a self-made multimillionaire who came to California in 1903 with a dream and a pocketful of change. In an age when horses were becoming obsolete for travel and farming due to the popularity of automobiles, Seabiscuit and other equine athletes helped ensure that horse racing remained relevant as a sport. A classic underdog, the little horse with a big heart came back from what could have been a career ending injury to win the Santa Anita Handicap race in 1940. Seabiscuit captured the nation's imagination at the height of the Great Depression.
The book tells the story of Seabiscuit, possibly the most famous American racehorse of all time, with special emphasis on the human beings who discovered him, trained him, and risked both their lives and their money on him. Written by R A Williams, Grace Morones, Gerald Macfarlin We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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