Bits 'N' Pieces About Real HorsesDecember 1998 |
Note's younger brother, "Bearly Designed," works at Ruisdoso Downs as a pony horse. If you are watching the All American Futurity this year, and have seen an all white pony horse with red ears, that will be Bearly!
At the 1997 AQHA World Championship Show, there was a one-horse show put on by Rugged Lark as he made his final appearance of his Farewell Tour. After more than 50 performances and a decade as the AQHA's best ambassador to the world was retired.
Rugged Lark's fans helped pack the the World Show's coliseum on Friday, Nov. 21, to see this favorite horse for the last time.
The farewell exhibition began with Lynn Pittion-Rossillon riding RUgged Lark in their famous bridleless routine. Lynn has been with the 16-year-old bay stallion for 14 years of his life. Their bond is strong and it was evident to the watching crown. They received a thunderous standing ovation as they circled the arena - Lark with no bridle and Lynn waving goodbye.
Lark's owner had him ridden under western tack, first with a bridle then without. Rugged Lark is a two time Superhorse who began his career as an all-around performer when he was just a 4-year-old. Chris Cox rode him while country singer Paul Rogers sang a special song written to honor the horse. Cox and Lark performed some electrifying reining spins, both with and without a bridle.
It was a highly charged night for Rugged Lark, his people, and the spectators, and then he passed on to a new career as a breeding stallion. We wish you well, Lark!
Q #1: Who was the Mostest Hoss?
Man O' War was the Mostest Horse.
Q #2: Who was Yellow Mount? What mold did Breyer use for his portrait?
Yellow Mount was a famous Paint stallion bred by the Moore Ranch in New Mexico. Adios was the mold used to portray him.
Does anyone know what a Florida Cracker Horse is?
Or what Chocolate Palomino is?
In the movie 'The Mask of Zorro' how many different horses did he ride? What was the breed used?
(Answers next newsletter.)
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