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TOUR SCHEDULE

Walking Tours of Ridgewood Ranch
Visit the special place that Seabiscuit called home...
the small racehorse with a great heart
that captured an entire nation!

* Now accepting reservations for the *
WINE & MUSHROOM FEST
Exclusive Tour Package
November 5, 2010

WWith the destruction and development of Glenn Riddle Farm, home of Seabiscuit's greatest rival, War Admiral,
and his great grandsire the legendary Man O War, Ridgewood Ranch becomes one of the few existing sites
that can depict the time in our history when a small racehorse with a great heart captured an entire nation.

All Guided Tours Include Hear historical facts, fun stories and poignant memories. View Seabiscuit memorabilia. Tour Seabiscuit's Stud Barn and the Mare Barn that was part of Howard's Thoroughbred breeding program. Visit Charles Howard's historic craftsman style ranch house built in 1905 by William Van Arsdale. Receive a special Seabiscuit commemorative souvenir.

  September 4 - September 18 - October 2 - October 16

Price: $20.00 per person

All tours are docent led and by reservation only.
Tours begin promptly at 9am to noon. Rain or shine!

Only disability assistance pets, please. Buildings are handicap-accessible.
Group Tour Reservations

EXCLUSIVE TOUR PACKAGE Friday, November 5, 2010
Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation and the Mendocino County Museum are proud to present an Exclusive Seabiscuit Tour package during this years annual Mendocino Wine & Mushroom Festival, Friday, November 5. November 5th Tour Package Details 2:00pm - 4:00pm Historic Ridgewood Ranch Tour Home of Legendary Racehorse, Seabiscuit 4:30pm - 6:00pm Wine Tasting • Mushroom Reception • Silent Auction at the Mendocino County Museum in Willits, CA Tickets:   Adults: $40 per person   Minors: $25 per person (no wine glass)
	∙ View film footage of Ridgewood Ranch, including scenes of Seabiscuit’s 1940 homecoming, Red Pollard’s wedding and breathtaking horse racing scenes. ∙ View Seabiscuit memorabilia, hear historical facts, fun stories and poignant memories. ∙ Tour Seabiscuit’s Stud Barn and Mare Barn, once part of Charles Howard’s first class Thoroughbred breeding operation. ∙ Visit the historic craftsman-style ranch house built by William Van Arsdale in 1905. ∙ Receive a commemorative souvenir and See the Lil’Biscuits...Seabiscuit’s descendants. ∙ Explore fascinating collections that represent the heritage of Mendocino County, including the display of early wine-making equipment ∙ See the special exhibit dedicated to Seabiscuit and the Howard family and friends. ∙ Check out “Past Tents”, a traveling exhibit on the history of camping in California. ∙ View the Engine House, in which Roots of Motive Power, Inc. displays some of its steam-powered machines and trains. ∙ Enjoy wine tasting and mushroom hors d’oeuvres. ∙ Silent Auction • Author Book Signing • Live Music
Advance group or individual tour reservations are accepted at this time. Proceeds benefit the Mendocino County Museum and ongoing historic preservations efforts of the Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation.

Group Tours May be arranged for bus tour companies or private parties of 8 or more. Tour Season: June - October Start at 9:30 AM for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Price: $20.00 per person, Children under 11 are free. Call 707-459-5992 to make reservations or for more details. Email: seabiscuit@instawave.net

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