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Ann S. Reilly, Ph.D. began her love affair with horses when her grandfather began taking her to Man O' War's memorial at the remains of the Glenn Riddle Training Farm in Berlin, MD when she was a very young child. Ann's first college research paper was on the bloodlines of thoroughbred race horses. She is a life long equestrian and sport psychologist mainly for equestrians. Ann is the author of "A Sport Psychology Workbook for Riders," (2001, J. A. Allen: London, England) and has written feature articles and sport psychology columns for Sidelines Magazine, the American Riding Instructor's Magazine: Horse Show and Equestrian - the official publication of the United States Equestrian Federation, The Horse Connection, Hunter and Sport Horse Magazine, and numerous smaller publications. Ann has commentated on television and radio, presented keynote talks, and clinics all over the US. Ann earned the Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, mentored by internationally acclaimed sport psychologist and New York Ties Best Selling author Dr. Robert J. Rotella. She taught at the university of Virginia, Sweet Briar College, and The Foxcroft School. Since 1994 Ann has been a private sport psychology consultant and writer, working with Olympic Gold medalist to beginning riders. Most of her life Ann has show horses, including internationally, in the hunter, jumper, equitation, and dressage arenas and continues to do so. She is an advocate of saving race horses after they retire and has retrained several to go on to new careers. A native of McLean, VA, Ann currently lives in Wellington, FL with her fiancé Scott Reinsberg, her horses Dennis and Fuente de Mar, her dogs Schuyler and Lily from Danny and Ron's Rescue, and two African Gray Parrots named Charles and Jacko.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
The Greatest race horse ever and his best friend Will Harbut. A wonderful touching story, a great book for horse racing fans or anyone else. I hope they are able to spend eternity together.
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read if you love to laugh, learn and cry!
What a beautiful book...I wanted to keep reading and hearing more!!! I felt like I was on the tour with the others and could hear Will telling all the stories of Big Red!!! I laughed and oh did I cry...thank you so much for taking the time to write something so wonderful, it should be a movie or audio book too! After finishing I wanted to pick it back up again and read it all once more...beautifully done, highly recommend to anyone who loves bonds between human and animal...so special...
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent biography of"Big Red" & his people
Engaging true story of the relationship of the greatest US racehorse ever and his best friend and groom
4.0 out of 5 stars Man and Horse
Man O'War and Will Harbut by Ann S. Reilly is the story of a remarkable horse and a remarkable man. I think the technique the author uses, using Will Harbut's voice to tell 'Big Red's' story' is very effective. It reveals Man O' War's (Big Red's) fiery, affectionate nature, and his amazing physical gifts. And even more, it reveals Will's humor, tender heart, and great character.Along with some facts the author records, Will's stories make us painfully aware of life for black Americans before the Civil Rights Movement.As we learn about Man O'War's exciting victories, the author also gives us a colorful view of horse racing in the U.S. in the first half of the TwentiethCentury. It is a heart-warming interesting book.
1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good history
Don't waste your time and money on this book. As a self proclaimed Man O' War scholar for many decades I was thilled to see another book written about the great horse.The real story of the greatest athlete of all time does not need this made up recreation of conversations between Big Red and his groom, Will Harbut. Don't get me wrong, I have a copy of the Saturday Evening Post cover of Big Red and Will framed on my wall. It brings tears to my eyes to see them together. They had a special bond. But a book with dialogue like "I lub dis hoss" is too much. There are better histories of this magnificent horse out there. There is so much more to the life of the Horse of the Century than this. Visit the grave at the Kentucky Horse Park and you will feel his spirit. Big Red is still with us today. American Pharoah's breeding goes back 17 times to Man O' War. He is the greatest horse of all time, and he made Will Harbut famous.
5.0 out of 5 stars ... by the heartwarming bond between a man and the greatest racehorse who ever lived
This is a phenomenal work of fiction inspired by the heartwarming bond between a man and the greatest racehorse who ever lived.I highly recommend this book to anyone of any age.It is a classic American story that I found to be far more touching than the book on Seabiscuit or Secretariat.I hope this book will be made into a major motion picture.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful choice!
Great read! A must-have book for any Man O' War fan!
2.0 out of 5 stars Short Historical Fiction - Not a History Read
The book is written in the spoken vernacular of someone of the time would speak, especially if uneducated. This book however does have a number of pictures, and is a short summary of his racing career.Nonetheless, I understand it is a book that was basically self published, the formating and grammer could have been looked over more.
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Man O' War and Will Harbut: The Greatest Story in Horse Racing History
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