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Man O' War and Will Harbut: The Greatest Story in Horse Racing History

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Over 100 years after his birth, Man O' War's outstanding accomplishments continue to be unrivaled, by any other race horse. Over the century his legendary racing and breeding career have heralded him as an icon, compared to the Taj Mahal and Napeolan's Tomb. Man O' War was voted by The Blood Horse and Sports Illustrated as the #1 Race Horse of the 20th Century, and one of Sports Illustrated's top 100 Athletes of the 20th Century. During his 30 years of life, he captured the adoration of millions of fans worldwide, and was visited in retirement by over 3 million. Compared to a "living flame" by the late Joe Palmer, the fiery red chestnut stallion was almost impossible to break to saddle, fighting like a raging tiger. He brought thousands of people back to the race tracks in 1919 and gave America a sports hero to brighten their day after WWI. While the world was loving the legendary Man O' War, he fell in love with his soulmate and groom Will Harbut, who acted as an ambassador for him to the public. This story is an old fashioned great American memoir about the fastest race horse there may ever be, and his inseperable bond with horse whispering Will Harbut, whom referred to the horse as his "mostest." Lexingtonians began to wonder whether Will and Man O' War could live without each other. Ann Reilly, fictionally in Will Harbut's voice, tells the story of Man O' War's life in a way which causes readers to fall in love with the spirit and heart of Man O' War and Will Harbut.

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About the Author

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.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read if you love to laugh, learn and cry!

A.C. · August 8, 2017

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 ... by the heartwarming bond between a man and the greatest racehorse who ever lived

A.C. · April 7, 2018

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 Excellent

M.B. · October 24, 2020

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.

1.0 out of 5 stars Difficult language

R.M.J. · March 19, 2025

Difficult to understand the language

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent biography of"Big Red" & his people

L.s. · September 18, 2017

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

a.B.G. · August 23, 2017

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful choice!

C.E. · July 8, 2021

Great read! A must-have book for any Man O' War fan!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

B. · August 23, 2019

Great book about "The Mostest Hoss"

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Man O' War and Will Harbut: The Greatest Story in Horse Racing History

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Man O' War and Will Harbut: The Greatest Story in Horse Racing History

Product ID: U1513622544
Condition: New

4.3

Man O' War and Will Harbut: The Greatest Story in Horse Racing History-0
Type: Hardcover

AED14944

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

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Description:

Over 100 years after his birth, Man O' War's outstanding accomplishments continue to be unrivaled, by any other race horse. Over the century his legendary racing and breeding career have heralded him as an icon, compared to the Taj Mahal and Napeolan's Tomb. Man O' War was voted by The Blood Horse and Sports Illustrated as the #1 Race Horse of the 20th Century, and one of Sports Illustrated's top 100 Athletes of the 20th Century. During his 30 years of life, he captured the adoration of millions of fans worldwide, and was visited in retirement by over 3 million. Compared to a "living flame" by the late Joe Palmer, the fiery red chestnut stallion was almost impossible to break to saddle, fighting like a raging tiger. He brought thousands of people back to the race tracks in 1919 and gave America a sports hero to brighten their day after WWI. While the world was loving the legendary Man O' War, he fell in love with his soulmate and groom Will Harbut, who acted as an ambassador for him to the public. This story is an old fashioned great American memoir about the fastest race horse there may ever be, and his inseperable bond with horse whispering Will Harbut, whom referred to the horse as his "mostest." Lexingtonians began to wonder whether Will and Man O' War could live without each other. Ann Reilly, fictionally in Will Harbut's voice, tells the story of Man O' War's life in a way which causes readers to fall in love with the spirit and heart of Man O' War and Will Harbut.

Read more

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

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.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read if you love to laugh, learn and cry!

A.C. · August 8, 2017

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 ... by the heartwarming bond between a man and the greatest racehorse who ever lived

A.C. · April 7, 2018

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 Excellent

M.B. · October 24, 2020

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.

1.0 out of 5 stars Difficult language

R.M.J. · March 19, 2025

Difficult to understand the language

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent biography of"Big Red" & his people

L.s. · September 18, 2017

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

a.B.G. · August 23, 2017

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful choice!

C.E. · July 8, 2021

Great read! A must-have book for any Man O' War fan!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

B. · August 23, 2019

Great book about "The Mostest Hoss"

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