These three horses are from Wells Fargo. One of these horses actually pull the Wells Fargo wagon.
This is Snowflake. There is some history about Snowflake. Snowflake's daily routine began with hitching up and boarding the ferry to New York City. There, she led a team of horses that helped deliver money and important business packages to customers in New York City. Noted illustrator Edward Hopper depicted a Wells Fargo wagon, led a pristine white horse, aboard a ferry for the March 1917 cover of Wells Fargo Messenger, The company's monthly magazine in that era.
This is Lightning. There is another history, but this time its about Lightning. Lightning and 18- year-old Richard "Ras" Egan carried the first mail west from Salt Lake City in the pockets of a mochilla, a leather saddlebag. Lightning earned her name that day, making the 22-mile trip between relay stations in only 65 minutes!
That is Crazy!!!
This is Maggie. This is the last history. At age 25, Maggie had worked for Wells Fargo for over 20 years. For the Work Horse Parade, Maggie was entered into the "old horse" class along with another Welles Fargo horse, Menlo. "Old class" or not, Maggie was as strong as any younger horse.
This is so amazing to these three horses.
Will i have more pictures of these three horses..
The one in the middle was my first one " Maggie".
Cookie is with the horses
Julie is happy to be out in her ball.
Cowboy movies. The way to go!
Since I live in Colorado. I thought it go's. Thanks Mom:)
These are books that my Friend gives me. Thanks for wright the books Miss. Marlow:) You do a great job. Spring and Summer reading:)
Nice blog. That is interesting history about the horses. Glad Cookie and Julie got to be in a picture also.
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo! Love the pictures and the shout out! We are in Branson Missouri for 2 days. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for telling us all about the horses! :)
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