Ruffian: The Greatest Thoroughbred Filly

By Precious Mckenzie and Tara Raymo

Known as the Greatest Thoroughbred Filly, Ruffian was born at Claiborne Farm near Paris, Kentucky, on April 17, 1972, and died at Belmont Park, New York, on July 7, 1975. Ruffian captured the hearts of the racing world and all those who worked with her. One of those hearts was fictional teenager Meg Murphy. Forced to leave her horse and friends

• Language: English
• Publisher: BeaLu Books
• Release date: Jan 20, 2022
• ISBN: 9781735364179

Precious Mckenzie

Precious McKenzie has written over thirty books for children. She is also a published poet. She has a PhD in English and an MFA in Writing. Her works include Cinder Yeti and Ruffian. She lives in Montana.

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