I have mixed feelings about this book. It was reminiscent of Westerns I have read. but almost more of a memoir, though it was fiction. It moved slowly in places. By the description I thought it would be a story mainly about a horse, though that did play a part, it was more about a young man growing up in the early twentieth century on a ranch in California, and life lessons learned. I found the parts about the Native Americans in the area interesting. I was more impressed with the story after reading the author's notes. It was well researched and included some of his personal story as well.
I was given the advance copy by the publisher in return for my honest opinion. It was worth the read!

It is a great adventure story for those who love horses and the Old West. It is well-written and will transport you to that period, making you feel like you are present in the story.

This was such a beautifully done story in the time-period, it had that feel for the Old California and felt like it was supposed to. The characters were everything that I wanted from this type of story and had a strong feel in the world. I enjoyed how good Michael Dennis Cassity wrote this and was glad I got to read this.