Seabiscuit's Influence On Race Horse

The definition of “racehorse” never fit Seabiscuit other than his breed, Thoroughbred, which classified him as one. He was a smaller horse and, at first, was not able to keep up with the larger ones. He developed a reckless, untamed nature around people. Seabiscuit’s first owner treated him with a lack of proper care because he was disgusted with the horses lack of potential to win. Ironically, Seabiscuit was used to train other horses how to ride and win their races. He was their leader and motivator, but little did his first owner know that is just exactly what Seabiscuit needed. After disappointment and mistreatment, Seabiscuit still wanted to follow his instinct and race. Seabiscuit’s second owner, George Howard; his trainer,Tom Smith; and his jockey, Red, gave him his opportunity to overcome his past, and together, they became one of the greatest stories in race horse history.
Before horse racing, George Howard had owned a mechanical garage for bicycles that turned into fixing automobiles. Howard
He trained horses with a close and personal relationship, which developed into a strong bond. Smith often slept outside, next to his horses. He did not live a glamorous life. But one day he was approached by Mr. Howard to come train and help him start his new dream to race. Smith was then hired and put in charge of finding a horse. After locating SeaBiscuit, Howard had to trust that Smith would be able to get this horse to race, and most importantly, to win. Tom Smith, saw Seabiscuit warming up another horse on the track at the stables. Smith recognized his ability to fight the odds and his determination to win. Seabiscuit just needed extra training and the right encouragement. Tom said that it was just a horse that needed to be “fixed” to reach his full potential. Seabiscuit eventually overcame his odds to become one of the most successful racehorses of all