![]() ![]() In March 1850 she gave birth to a bay colt with four white feet that Jarret called Darley because he resembled the Darley Arabian. Lexington’s story begins with the mare Alice Carneal, in foal to the legendarily fierce stallion Boston. I assume racehorses of the 1850s were made of sterner stuff than Thoroughbreds today, given that we no longer test them at such distances. And oh, the races! Two-mile and four-mile heats with a short rest between. There are many nail-biting moments-times when Jarret’s concern for Lexington is paramount as his owners focus on winning races at all costs. ![]() Yes, Horse is fiction, but Jarret’s presence breathes life into the actual events of Lexington’s life. Those who have experienced life with a special horse will especially appreciate the relationship between Jarret and the horse in his care. Brooks, a lifelong horsewoman, conveys the bond that can develop between horses and people without being overly sentimental. And making it more riveting is the addition of a fictional groom, an enslaved boy named Jarret. ![]() As told by Brooks, Lexington’s story is fascinating. ![]() In Horse, the author takes an equally fresh approach to the story of Lexington, the great American racehorse and sire of the 19th century. ![]()
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