Bohlin gold and silver saddle, which is also for sale in the auction. Together, they performed all over the country during World War 2, raising millions in the sale of bonds to aid the war effort.
Reluctant to bury him, Rogers, having been impressed by the animals on display at the Smithsonian Museum, opted to have him mounted in his iconic rearing position. The Edward H. The auction house said the Rogers family, which had made the decision to close the museum, tried to sell Trigger and several other key items to a museum, but the tough economic climate meant buyers could not be found. Although the museum is closed, his son, Roy Rogers Junior, and his company, Golden Stallion, will continue with its Roy Rogers tribute show.
As a kid growing up I always watch his movies and on tv, that was a bad move I always wonder if it stayed where it was would it still be in business we will never know.. If Trigger could twerk , all the kids wouldve went to the museum. Thats the sad state of our country this generation. Today Trigger. Tomorrow all things Western. I grew up in west virginia.
Got a cap gun from my aunt at a young age. Had my cowboy boots hat and cap gun on waiting for Roy and Dale to come on. I would sit on chair half hour before it aired.
So many memories. God bless everyone. John Henry Bender, raised in w. Age Photos of the Week. Gil Perez, right, a doorman at Christies auction house, wears an outfit and holds a guitar belonging to Roy Rogers as he stands alongside the preserved remains of Rogers' horse 'Trigger' and dog 'Bullet' at the New York auction house, July 9.
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Copy link Link copied. He was born in San Diego, California and stood at For some of his more dangerous stunts, as well as personal appearances, Trigger had backup stunts. Little Trigger was said to be a Morgan that was recognizable by his white blaze and four white stockings.
He was slightly shorter than Trigger, standing at 15 hands tall, and had a slightly stockier build. Trigger Jr. He was also a very successful stud, siring many offspring.
Unlike his doubles, Trigger only had one sock on his left leg and a wide blaze. However, the stallion was said to know over tricks. One of the most impressive stunts Trigger was able to perform is walking up to 50 feet on his hind legs. Included in our list of the most famous horses ever , he appeared in 88 movies and episodes of TV.
Also read, how smart is a horse? Trigger was a stallion for his entire life, but he was never bred. Rogers opted to not breed Trigger, as he thought the stallion may lose his sweet disposition and find mares more interesting than movies.
Due to his celebrity status and kind nature, Trigger made many personal appearances. Roger would often park his horse trailer with Trigger outside event arenas so even kids without tickets would get the chance to see the legendary stallion.
Trigger was 30 years old when he passed, and his cause of death is unknown. After a largely successful career in Hollywood, Trigger lived out his days with his doting owner. He was so famous at the time that he even got his own comic books.
His hide was carefully stitched over a foam mold of his likeness. Trigger was a very popular attraction at the museum, with people coming from all over to view the stunning palomino.
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