Barbaro and Other Inspiring Horses (Paperback)

by David M. Letell (Author)

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From Barbaro’s blazing success in the 2006 Kentucky Derby and his promise to be the first Triple Crown winner in almost three decades to his horrendous injury in the Preakness that left him fighting for his life, millions of fans the world over have been captivated by his story. His heroic battle symbolizes the ability of individuals, as well as horses, as they strive to overcome seemingly unconquerable odds. The interest of these fans has expanded to include not only other amazing horses throughout history who have met challenges but also the many often unknown courageous individuals who have overcome their own obstacles to help these valiant steeds achieve success. Their stories inspire us in our efforts to surmount difficulties in the race of life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 165 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (April 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1424178517
• ISBN-13: 978-1424178513
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,095,023 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, But Some Inaccuracies..., February 27, 2008

By	Racehorse Fan (Bristol, CT USA) - See all my reviews

While I found the Barbaro stories to be very good, Letell missed the mark entirely in his biographies of Triple Crown winners Secretariat and Seattle Slew. In summing up Secretariat's stud career he states that he sired Derby and Preakness winner Smarty Jones and became the broodmare sire of Seattle Slew. Secretariat passed away in 1989. Smarty Jones won his Derby and Preakness in 2004. Anyone with just a basic knowledge of horseracing would know this. Secretariat never sired a Derby winner, but his son Risen Star did win the Preakness and Belmont in 1988. For the record, Smarty was sired by Elusive Quality.

Seattle Slew's mother My Charmer was by a stallion named Poker. Letell calls Slew's mother Poke. He is obviously getting his names mixed up. Again, basic knowledge will tell you that Secretariat could NOT be Slew's grandfather because Slew was born in 1974, which was Secretariat's first season at stud. None of his offspring had even been born yet! Letell compounds the error by inferring that Secretariat must have passed on his large heart to Seattle Slew!

Perhaps Letell was going by memory and didn't check his references. These errors stand out boldly in a book that was otherwise well researched.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Barbaro & Other Inspirational ThoroughBreds, October 1, 2007

By	M. P. Brzezinski "MareCad TITANIC" (OakLawn(sub:Chicago,Il)U S) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is an inspiring account of not only BARBARO, but other
great equine champions as well.

Well worth the price & the time to read !!!