Ridgewood Ranch, Willits CA
You can still feel the magic at Ridgewood Ranch...
In Willits you will still find a bit of magic at the Ridgewood Ranch - home of an American Thoroughbred racehorse, Seabiscuit who rose to fame during the Great Depression. There's something in the breeze that gently blows through the valley, in between the old oaks and even older redwoods that just brings the heart back to another time. A time when the nation in the depths of the depression was looking for a hero, someone to believe in, someone to put their heart into. They found that someone in a horse named Seabiscuit - an unlikely racehorse; too lazy, loved to eat and sleep unlike his competitors. Seabiscuit offered the nation a much-needed diversion and source of optimism during a challenging period in American history. His story deeply resonated with millions of people, making him more than just a racehorse; he became an icon of perseverance and triumph.
Ridgewood Ranch today is the home of the final resting place of Seabiscuit, a beautiful 5000 acre ranch nestled in the heart of Mendocino county. It is a thriving community housing many NGO’s not-for-profits, farmers, and magnificent redwoods thousands of years old. It is also home to the Seabiscuit Therapeutic Riding Center, an adaptive horsemanship program dedicated to teaching the skill of horsemanship to children and adults with disabilities, helping them to thrive in their daily lives. These programs keep the hope and optimism of the story of Seabiscuit alive and thriving in our community!
Ridgewood Ranch does offer tours and hikes, by appointment only. Please email goldenrulerpc@gmail.com for tours of the ranch or call Serena at 510-387-6646.
For more information please go to https://www.seabiscuitheritage.org/tours/
Our amazing staff will be happy to assist you in planning your escape to Willits!
