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Book Review of The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse

The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse
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This is a wonderfully written book. It's not a "feel good" book, but more of an indepth look at the relationship between a race horse and groom. There is information here that will make you want to know more about how the racing world REALLY is. There is quite a bit of information on other great horses and grooms as well. When I read about how these horses are normally buried when they die, it was a bit upsetting for me. I think this book tells more of what the real story was concerning Big Red and the people involved in his life and career, rather than the "feel good" books and movie.