May 5, 2008 

"We are very happy to announce Sally is in foal and also to support Pam Berg with her rescue efforts." said Cooper who purchased a stallion season for SEA OF SECRETS donated by Ballena Vista Farm. The donation benefits Glen Ellen Vocational Academy, an equine retirement foundation operated by Berg in nearby Sonoma County, California.

Berg and a handful of volunteers are rescuing and providing care for injured and retired thoroughbreds so that they may recover and return to riding soundness, just as Seabiscuit once did under his trainer Tom Smith. Tom Smith's nephew James Watkins along with his wife Lucy are both avid supporters of GEVA and help provide sponsorships for individual retired horses. GEVA was founded to provide homes for injured, retired, and abused horses, or horses just in need of a home.

Sea of Secrets is one of many quality stallion seasons offered annually at online auction to benefit GEVA. Thoroughbred breeders are encouraged to check back online this fall for the 2009 Auction. Yet another great roster of stallion seasons is anticipated. Donations for Glen Ellen Vocational Academy are also accepted and help provide feed, housing, and care for the horses of GEVA. For more information please visit: www.glenellenfarms.com/geva

Ballena Vista Farm is a full service Thoroughbred breeding operation located in Ramona, CA. WASHOE VALLEY SAL was bred to Sea of Secrets and recently returned home to Ridgewood where her famous ancestor once trod. The resulting foal is due in April. "Sally is very special to us. We lost our other Tb broodmare descending from Seabiscuit last fall. She along with our yearling filly BRONZE SEA are continuing an important line."

 "We anxiously await the arrival of our newest next Spring. Eventually we hope to have one of our Lil'Biscuit's racing in support of the Seabiscuit Heritage foundation."

"I think you will be very happy with the baby Sea of Secrets and Sally produce." said Vicki Rasmussen, Office Manager at Ballena Vista Farm. Sea of Secrets (Storm Cat-Love From Mom, by Mr. Prospector) is ranked Top-5 California Sire by winners & SWs. 2007 Earnings of $2.7 Million 5 SWs, 10 Stakes Horses in 2007, including Del Mar SW SEASIDE AFFAIR.

"I know that in this day and age it is hard to believe, especially at a farm having over 200 horses at any given time," adds Rasmussen, "but Farm Manager Manuel Ochoa provides care to each horse literally as if it were his own. He is simply an animal lover all the way around, and it shows. He takes personal pride in the way the horses look, feel and perform. No one has more heart than this farm, and Manuel."

Cooper commented she is very pleased with the quality horse breeding practices and appreciates the conscientious and thorough broodmare care given to Washoe Valley Sal during her short stay at Ballena Vista Farm. "I believe it is important for mares to be contented, stress-free and be able to enjoy lazy days during the breeding season. Ballena Vista Farm is very peaceful and quiet, with a lot of sunshine and fresh air. Our equine campers are very happy there."

GEVA inc. is a nonprofit organization with a 501 (c)(3) status granted by the IRS. Donations to the foundation are TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
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The Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization formed to promote the cultural legacy of the Ridgewood Ranch through historic preservation, environmental conservation and public education. To make a contribution or for further information, contact the Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation, @Ridgewood Ranch, 16200 Highway 101, Willits, CA 95460, or seabiscuit@instawave.net. The foundation Web site address is www.seabiscuitheritage.org