famous horse

When you work alongside someone for a long period of time, it’s hard not to become close to them. The same goes for movie stars who work with horses! Liam Neeson made headlines recently when he stated that the horse he partnered with on the Coen brothers’ new western recognized him from a previous film...

Okay, so maybe The Lord of the Rings doesn’t feature any cowboys…but the trilogy does feature some stunning horses! Here’s the most iconic equines featured in the films. 1) Arod – Ridden by Legolas 2) Asfaloth – Ridden by Arwen 3) Shadowfax – Ridden by Gandalf 4) Windfola – Ridden by Éowyn 5) Brego – Ridden by Aragorn 6) Hasufel – Ridden by Aragorn...

A lot is known about the famous actors who starred in old Western films, but what about the horses? The movies would not have been the same without the horses that helped shape them. Meet five of the most famous Old Hollywood horses! 1) Trigger: Trigger is arguably the most famous equine star of all time....

One of the most popular stories I’ve ever written for COWGIRL Magazine was about Mare Sergeant Reckless, an extraordinary horse who served during the Korean War. Another story that needs to be recognized is about a brave horse named Warrior who served during World War 1. “Foaled on the Isle of Wight in 1908, Warrior...

While not as well known as horses like Mr San Peppy, Lynx Melody has earned her place in history. An AQHA Hall of Famer, this horse was known for her small size and fierceness in the arena. She was foaled in 1975 by Doc’s Lynx by Dox Bar and Trona, a Leon Bars mare. One...

When most people think of Roy Rogers, they probably picture him riding a pretty palomino horse, known affectionately as Trigger. While there are many horses who have rose to fame, Trigger is one of the most iconic. He was rode by Roy Rogers after all! Regardless of if you are well acquainted with this famous...