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Midnight (horse)
Midnight (1916–1936) was a bucking horse who in 1979 was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Early life and appearance Midnight was foaled in 1916 on the Cottonwood ranch in the Porcupine Hills, west of Fort Macleod, Fort MacLeod, in Alberta, Canada. He was originally owned by Jim McNab. He was a black horse standing and weighing 1,300 pounds. He was a crossbred horse. He was Thoroughbred on his dam's side and Percheron Morgan horse, /Morgan cross on his sire's side. Midnight was branded with McNab's Door Key brand. When he was a three-year-old, McNab broke him to be a saddle horse by using him for a cow horse. He used him this way for two years. Midnight's spirit was so erratic that he was ready to buck even after a one- or two-day ride. According to an article by a writer in the ''The Oklahoman, Oklahoman'', Midnight is a legend. "As often happens with legends, both human and equine, recounting the early days of such standouts can be difficult and confusing. As a rode ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bucking Horse
A bucking horse is any breed of horse, male or female, with a propensity to bucking, buck. They have been, and still are, referred to by various names, including bronco, broncho, and roughstock. The harder they buck, the more desirable they are for rodeo events. Roughstock breeders have long established strings of bucking horses with mare, broodmares and stallions that have been Breed, bred and Crossbreed, crossbred to more consistently produce the desired temperaments and athletic ability needed for bronc riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding competition. Bareback broncs are typically smaller, faster athletes whereas saddle broncs are heavier bodied athletes of great strength and endurance. History Etymology The term comes from the Spanish language word ''bronco'' meaning "rough" (adj), or "gruff" (n), which in Mexican Spanish, Mexican usage also describes the horse. It was borrowed and adapted in U.S. cowboy jargon. It has also been spelled "broncho", though this f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas Trail Of Fame
The Texas Trail Hall of Fame is a cowboy hall of fame in Fort Worth, Texas. Established in 1997, the building is located at 130 E. Exchange Avenue, in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District of the city. The hall honors individuals who have contributed to the Western way of life. Bronze markers have been installed for each inductee. The markers are designed to resemble a frontier marshal's badge and each is inscribed with an inductee's name. New inductees are honored annually during ceremonies at the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival. Inductees Source: 1990s ;1997 * J. Frank Dobie *Will Rogers *Roy Rogers * Sid Richardson *Bill Pickett *Quanah Parker * José Antonio Navarro * Watt Matthews * Tad Lucas * Oliver Loving * John Justin, Jr. * Bose Ikard *Charles Goodnight *Dale Evans * Amon G. Carter, Sr. * Burk Burnett ;1998 *Bob Wills * Major Khleber M. Van Zandt * Colonel Christopher C. Slaughter * Juan Seguin * George W. Saunders *Freder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 Animal Deaths
Events January–February * January 20 – The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King Edward VIII, following the death of his father, George V, at Sandringham House. * January 28 – Death and state funeral of George V, State funeral of George V of the United Kingdom. After a procession through London, he is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. * February 4 – Radium E (bismuth-210) becomes the first radioactive element to be made synthetically. * February 6 – The 1936 Winter Olympics, IV Olympic Winter Games open in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. * February 10–February 19, 19 – Second Italo-Ethiopian War: Battle of Amba Aradam – Italian forces gain a decisive tactical victory, effectively neutralizing the army of the Ethiopian Empire. * February 16 – 1936 Spanish general election: The left-wing Popular Front (Spain), Popular Front coalition takes a majority. * February 26 – February 26 Incident (二・二六事件, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1916 Animal Births
Events Below, the events of the First World War have the "WWI" prefix. January * January 1 – The British Empire, British Royal Army Medical Corps carries out the first successful blood transfusion, using blood that has been stored and cooled. * January 9 – WWI: Gallipoli Campaign – The last British troops are evacuated from Gallipoli, as the Ottoman Empire prevails over a joint British and French operation to capture Constantinople. * January 10 – WWI: Erzurum Offensive – Russia defeats the Ottoman Empire. * January 12 – The Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony, part of the British Empire, is established in modern-day Tuvalu and Kiribati. * January 13 – WWI: Battle of Wadi (1916), Battle of Wadi – Ottoman Empire forces defeat the British, during the Mesopotamian campaign in modern-day Iraq. * January 29 – WWI: Paris is bombed by German Empire, German zeppelins. * January 31 – WWI: An attack is planned on Verdun, France. Febru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Historical Horses
This list includes actual horses that exist in the historical record. Racehorses are listed at List of racehorses. Racehorse See List of racehorses and List of leading Thoroughbred racehorses Famous horses * Bamboo Harvester, portrayed a talking horse in the title role of the TV series ''Mister Ed'', retired in Shasta County * Brooklyn Supreme, said to be the largest horse in history * Burmese (horse), Burmese, favourite mount of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II; a gift from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police * Buttermilk (horse), Buttermilk, Dale Evans' horse * Byerly Turk, a foundation sire of the Thoroughbred breed * Clever Hans, reputedly smart horse * D'Arcy Yellow Turk, early foundation sire of the Thoroughbred breed * Darley Arabian, a foundation sire of the Thoroughbred breed * Figure (horse), Figure, the foundation sire of the Morgan horse breed * Godolphin Arabian, a foundation sire of the Thoroughbred breed * Gunrock, a thoroughbred stallion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Savitt
Sam Savitt (March 22, 1917 – December 25, 2000) was an equine artist, author, and teacher, as well as an illustrator of over 130 books, in addition to 16 that he wrote. He was designated the official illustrator of the United States Equestrian Team, and was a founding member of the American Academy of Equine Art. He created several horse charts that are considered authoritative works and have been used by the Smithsonian Institution. Early life Sam Savitt was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre ( , alternatively or ) is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. Located at the center of the Wyoming Valley in Northeastern Pennsylvania, it had a population of 44,328 in the 2020 census. It ... in 1917. He graduated from Pratt Institute in 1939, and was a veteran of the Second World War, where he held the rank of First Lieutenant. He was further educated at the New School, in sculpting, as well as the Art Students League of New Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pendleton Round-Up And Happy Canyon Hall Of Fame
The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame, is a hall of fame located in Pendleton, Oregon, United States. Begun in 1969, it was the first hall of fame started by an individual show, the Pendleton Round-Up. Exhibits focus on show memorabilia, and cowboy and Native American artifacts, including a full-sized teepee, saddles, clothing, Indian regalia, photographs, weapons, trophies, and wagons. Hall of Fame Inductees ;2020-2021 Inductees: *Butch Knowles *Jack Shaw *Mary Hines *Badger (horse) ;2019 Inductees: *Trevor Brazile *Marlo & Billy Ward * Steve Corey * Dean Forth ;Source: ;2016 Inductees: * J.D. Yates * Doug and Heather Corey * Chief Bill Burke *Smokey (gelding) ;2015 Inductees: *Lewis Feild * Cecelia Bearchum ;2014 Inductees: * Robin A. Fletcher, Jr * Clint Corey * Fritz Hill * Gary Rempel ;2013 Inductees: * Mike Beers * Betty Branstetter *Echo "Magic" (mare) ;2012 Inductees: * Gilbert Minthorn * Poker Jim * Amos Pond * No Shirt * Caroline Motanic Davis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. The museum was founded in 1978. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to interpreting, conserving and exhibiting the history and material culture of Cheyenne, Cheyenne Frontier Days, the State of Wyoming and the American West. The museum features the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame. Permanent exhibits include Western horse-drawn carriages and wagons, the history and memorabilia of Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo celebration, local history of Cheyenne, pioneer artifacts and clothing, and Western and folk art. The ''Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum'' is home to the "World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration" with its permanent exhibit on the history of Cheyenne Frontier Days. Clayton Danks, the winner of three CFD competitions prior to 1910, is the model cowboy on the horse Steamboat on the Wyoming trademark, the Bucking Horse and Rider. The saddle whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City (), officially the City of Oklahoma City, and often shortened to OKC, is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of municipalities in Oklahoma, most populous city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, its population ranks List of United States cities by population, 20th among United States cities and 8th in the Southern United States. The population grew following the 2010 Census and reached 681,054 in the 2020 United States census. The Oklahoma City metropolitan area had a population of 1,396,445, and the Oklahoma City–Shawnee, Oklahoma, Shawnee Combined Statistical Area had a population of 1,469,124, making it Oklahoma's largest municipality and metropolitan area by population. Oklahoma City's city limits extend somewhat into Canadian County, Oklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, Cleveland, and Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, Pottawatomie counties. However, much of those areas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Cowboy And Western Heritage Museum
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, with more than 28,000 American West, Western and Native American art works and Artifact (archaeology), artifacts. The facility also has the world's most extensive collection of rodeo, American rodeo photographs, barbed wire, saddlery, and early rodeo trophies. Museum collections focus on preserving and interpreting the heritage of the American West. The museum has an extensive collection of paintings by Charles Marion Russell and Frederic Remington. It also hosts the annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale each June, one of the leading events in the world of Western American Art. The Prix de West Artists sell original works of art as a fundraiser for the museum. History The museum was established in 1955 as the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Museum, from an idea proposed by Chester A. Reynolds, to honor the cowboy and his era. Later that same year, the name was changed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnstown, Colorado
Johnstown is a home rule municipality in Weld and Larimer counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. The population was 17,303 at the 2020 United States census. History The Town of Johnstown began with the vision of Harvey J. Parish before its platting in 1902. When Parish realized that the Great Western Railway was building close to his homestead, he purchased land for $11/acre and platted the land that would later be known as Johnstown. The original plat of Johnstown contained no more than 10 acres. Lots were 25'x140' with 20' alleys. Johnstown's main street, now known as Parish Avenue, was originally named Greeley Avenue Public Road. Incorporated in 1907, Johnstown was named for Parish's son, John. When asked what he would call his new Town, he replied, "It will be my son's town. Let's call it John's Town." John Parish would later serve as Mayor from 1929 to 1934. A meteorite fall in the adjacent former town of Elwell on the afternoon of July 6, 1924, became known as th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
