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Trigger (horse)

Trigger (Golden Cloud)
Died	July 3, 1965 (aged 30)
Country	United States
Color	Palomino
Owner	Roy Rogers

What kinda horse was trigger?

The original Trigger is said to be a cross between a Walking Horse and a Thoroughbred, but in reality Trigger Jr. was a full-blooded Tennessee Walking Horse named Allen’s Gold Zephyr who was bred by C. O. Barker of Readyville, Tennessee.

Was Trigger a Thoroughbred?

Many people thought Trigger was a Quarter Horse, but he was actually a Thoroughbred Cross. He was out of a Thoroughbred sire and an unregistered mare. Trigger was born in 1934 and was said to be 15.3 hands tall. Just like any other actor, Trigger had his own stunt horse.
 

Was Trigger a golden palomino?

Yet it was his golden palomino horse, Trigger, who completed the ‘cowboy’ image and became famous in his own right. Trigger was a beautiful 15.3hh palomino Thoroughbred-cross.

Was Trigger a white horse?

Trigger, Roy Rogers’ beautiful Golden Palomino stallion, and co-star with Roy in many of his movies and Roy’s TV show, was often billed as “the smartest horse in the movies”.

Was Trigger a palomino horse?

Trigger (July 4, 1934 – July 3, 1965) was a 15.3 hands (63 inches, 160 cm) palomino horse made famous in American Western films with his owner and rider, cowboy star Roy Rogers.

What kind of horse is tornado?

Tornado is referred to as a black Andalusian in the movie The Mask of Zorro, however in filming a Friesian plays the role. Tornado is said to be very intelligent and very fast. His name is generally pronounced with Spanish phonetics–”tor-NAH-do” (except in the Mask of Zorro).

Was Trigger a fast horse?

Smiley was right, Trigger was very fast; in fact he was the fastest horse on the lot. The beautiful golden horse was very athletic and could stop on a dime and give you nine cents change.

Was Trigger the horse stuffed?

After His Death, Trigger Was Stuffed and Mounted



He was put on display at the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum in Apple Valley, California, after opening in 1967. Trigger was a very popular attraction at the museum, with people coming from all over to view the stunning palomino.
 

Why is Trigger called Trigger?

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Trigger went to school with Del, Boycie, Denzel Tulser, Roy Slater and Jumbo Mills. Due to his haircut he later gained the nickname “Trigger” as his haircut made him look like a horse.

Was Trigger a fast horse?

Smiley was right, Trigger was very fast; in fact he was the fastest horse on the lot. The beautiful golden horse was very athletic and could stop on a dime and give you nine cents change.

Was Trigger the horse stuffed?

After His Death, Trigger Was Stuffed and Mounted



He was put on display at the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum in Apple Valley, California, after opening in 1967. Trigger was a very popular attraction at the museum, with people coming from all over to view the stunning palomino.
 

What happened to Trigger the horse?

Trigger was ridden by Rogers in every one of his motion pictures, finding his own fame in the process. After Trigger died at age 33, his hide was stretched over a plaster likeness and put on display, also reared on two legs, inside the museum.