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TOUR SCHEDULE

Walking Tours of Ridgewood Ranch
Visit the special place that Seabiscuit called home!


With 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.

Mini Weekday Tours

Price: $15.00 per person, Children under 11 are free.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from June through September.
Start at 9:30 AM for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
No reservations required.
Call 707-459-5992 for more information.

Monthly Saturday Tours

Price: $25.00 per person
Once a month, May through October.
On the Saturday tours space is limited and is by reservation only, on a first come first served basis. Tours are from 9am to noon and are held rain or shine!
No animals allowed on tour.
Contact Willits Chamber of Commerce for dates and reservation information.
707-459-7910 or www.willits.org

Monthly Saturday Tours include everything on the weekday tours as well as:
  • View film footage of Ridgewood Ranch that includes scenes from Seabiscuit's homecoming, Red Pollard's wedding and other events associated with Seabiscuit.
  • Enjoy a continental breakfast freshly prepared by the talented ranch cooks.

Contact Willits Chamber of Commerce for dates and reservation information. 707-459-7910
www.willits.org

Private Group Tours


Private tours of Ridgewood Ranch may be arranged for bus tour companies or private parties of 20-45 people. Tours by prior arrangement only - please call the Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation at 707-459-5992 for details.


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