“On January 1, 1919, all the yearlings in the big stable celebrated their second birthday. It didn’t matter that all of them had some months to go before they were actually two years of age. Officially, in the eyes of… — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
His mane was like a crest, mounting, then falling low. His neck was long and slender, and arched to the small, savagely beautiful head.… — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
“frog. It was this spongelike rubber cushion that absorbed the first terrific shock of a thousand-pound horse galloping over a hard surface at high… — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
“The Black was looking out on the open sea; his ears pricked forward, his thin-skinned nostrils quivering, his black mane flowing like windswept flame.… — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
I believe that half the trouble in the world comes from people asking 'What have I achieved?' rather than 'What have I enjoyed?' I've… — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
“You need luck to keep going. It takes more than skill to stay alive.” — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
“On January 1, 1919, all the yearlings in the big stable celebrated their second birthday. It didn’t matter that all of them had some… — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
I believe that half the trouble in the world comes from people asking 'What have I achieved?' rather than 'What have I enjoyed?' — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
Imagination can help you reach into the heavens to grasp an idea, bring it down to earth, and make it work. — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
“On his office wall he had a note to himself: 'Money is necessary--but it isn't too important.' Money meant for him to keep on… — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
“Dedicated to all boys and girls who love horses but never have had one of their own” — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
“beautiful head. The head was that of the wildest of all wild creatures—a stallion born wild—and it was beautiful, savage, splendid. A stallion with… — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
You've never in your life seen a horse run like this! He's all power - all beauty. — Walter Farley Copy Share Image
