Ten of the Best – Western Stars John Wayne. If you were to ask the average person to name the archetypical screen cowboy, then I’d lay odds Wayne would be the one most would mention. James Stewart. Henry Fonda. Gary Read more…
Though he played one in the movies, Reagan was quite the cowboy himself and without question the most equine adept POTUS in the modern era. A reserve cavalry officer in the 1930’s, Reagan eventually became one of Hollywood’s most sought Read more…
“Of course there are no pets like horses;and horsemanship is a test of prowess.” — Theodore Roosevelt. The Roosevelt stable included Bleistein, Grey Dawn, Jocko Root, Renown, Roswell, Rusty, Wyoming, and Yagenka. What was the name of Teddy Roosevelt’s favorite Read more…
Quarterhorses. Quarterhorses were the most common horse in the old west, and the most famous of all was Steel Dust, a quarterhorse stallion known for his intelligence, lightning speed, and strength. What is the best horse in the Wild West? Read more…
During his White House tenure, Roosevelt was frequently seen riding his favorite mount, a gelding named Bleistein, in the Washington, D.C., area. What kind of horse did Teddy Roosevelt have? Ethel and Kermit with General Grant the sorrel Shetland pony. Read more…
A bucking horse is any breed or either gender of horse with a propensity to buck. They have been, and still are, referred to by various names, including bronco, broncho, and roughstock. What is the most common rodeo horse? Quarter Read more…
Quick Information Alternative Names Namibs, Garub Wild Horse Feeding/Diet Predominantly grass, also feed on their dry manure to derive nutrients Country of Origin Namib Desert, Namibia Ancestors South African cavalry horses, Namibian-bred German riding horses used in World War I Read more…
Any breed used for ranch or cattle work in the United States, or work on cattle stations in Australia, including: Australian Stock Horse. American Quarter Horse. American Paint Horse. Appaloosa. Banker horse. Carolina Marsh Tacky. Florida Cracker Horse. What kind Read more…
Of course, The Duke would ride “The miracle horse” named Duke! John Wayne rode Duke in six films before they co-starred in Stagecoach. Other horses include: Zip Cochise, Wayne’s equine co-star in El Dorado, and Banner, one of his favorites. Read more…
Famous Western Horse Names El Loaner. Old Thunder. Banner. Trigger. Tonka. Pardner. White Feller. Scar. What is a unique horse name? Show off your geeky side with one of these fantastical names. Mystic Mountain (Mystic) Bambi Eyed Surprise (Bambi) Fire Read more…