Lecture, Book Signing on Korean War Horse Comes to Brookfield

From Brookfield Museum & Historical Society: At 7:30 Pm on Monday, August 7, at the Brookfield Museum, located at the intersection of Routes 25 and 133 in Brookfield Center, author Janet Barrett will present a lecture and book signing on her work, They Called Her Reckless — A True Story of War, Love And One Extraordinary Horse. The book centers on the Marines of the Fifth Regiment's Recoilless Rifle Platoon during the Korean War who acquired a small pony to haul ammunition up the steep hills to the front lines. What they got however was a real-life hero. Reckless, the courageous and indomitable warhorse stood with her buddies for two years during the war, saving lives, raising spirits, and winning the love and respect of all who knew her.

Barrett’s experiences as a horsewoman gave her a particular appreciation of the tight bond that developed between Reckless and her fellow Marines. She has been fascinated by horses all her life, and for 25 years almost obsessively rode, owned, and cared for them. The author's first book was On The Fence: A Parent's Handbook of Horseback Riding (Wiley Publishing). She has also written about health, sports, and education, for a host of specialty publications, first as a staff writer and later through her own company, Janet Barrett Communications. In addition, she has written for TV, radio, and the public relations field. Raised in New York, she graduated from Indiana University with an B.S. in Communications, and now lives with her husband in Connecticut.

Admission is free and complimentary refreshments will be available.

Date and Time of Event: Monday, August 7, 2017 at 7:30 PM

Location: Brookfield Historical Society Museum 165 Whisconier Road, (Junction of Routes 25 and 133) Brookfield Center

Photo courtesy of Brookfield Museum & Historical Society