This is an Original Photograph of Ida Jumping a Convertible on an American Albino for the Touring White Horse Troupe from the White Horse Ranch! The back has a stamp that reads: Please Credit Freudy Photos, address, Not to be loaned, syndicated or used for adevertising without written permission. There are a few small imperfections on photo due to age. A crease in the upper right corner and white spot on bottom left. Please see scans and ask questions if you have any. The White Horse Ranch The little town of Naper, population about one hundred, nestles in the rolling But for the past seventy years it has been famous among horse lovers as home of the White Horse Ranch, whose majestic white steeds have thrilled audiences throughout the United States and Canada. A unique Nebraska enterprise, the ranch and its founders were widely recognized for The White Horse Ranch grew out of a long-held dream of Caleb R. “Cal” Thompson. Born in 1890 near West Point, Nebraska, Cal and his twin brother, Hudson, became successful Boyd County ranchers. Cal had long dreamed of owning a pure white horse, and for years the brothers had searched for such an animal. Finally, in 1917, they aquired the perfect horse: Old King, a snow-white stallion with pink skin and dark eyes, then siring circus horses in Illinois. The brothers began a careful breeding program and by 1934 Cal’s dream had blossomed into a herd of white horses, all descended from Old King. That year they opened a riding school for children, who not only learned to ride, but also to guide their mounts through spectacular tricks. Often called upon for local celebrations and shows, the performers' reputation grew. In 1938 the White Horse Troupe began touring, thrilling audiences in the United States and Canada with jumping (over hurdles, humans, and even a convertible), “Roman” style riding (up to six horses In 1963 Cal died, and Ruth, in poor health, ended the tours, leased out the pastures, auctioned the ranch equipment, and sold the herd. But she retained possession of the ranch and placed breeding stock with friends. In 1989, an ex-student and member of the troupe, Carley Daugherty, and her husband, Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, the White Horse Ranch saw its last tourist season this year, but its history lives on, preserved by the many fans of the Thompsons’ white horses, by former White Horse Troupe riders who return to the ranch for yearly reunions, and now by the Buyer agrees to add $7.00 for shipping which includes priority mail & delivery confirmation within the USA. Sorry, NO International shipping for this item!!! PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 4 DAYS OF PURCHASE. An Automated Non-Paying Bidder Alert Reminder will be sent after 4 Days! I accept 14 day returns as long as the purchased item is returned in its original condition. Please visit my Ebay store for other rare collectibles! Thank you! |