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Buttermilk

Few people remember Buttermilk’s name
A Quarter Horse of considerable fame,
He appeared in many a western show
Ridden by Dale Evans, Roy Roger’s beaux,

Buttermilk replaced several horses Evans rode,
Appeared in all but six television episodes.
Evans was known as Queen of the West
Riding Buttermilk she was at her best.

EIGHTH PLACE WINNER
Written September 29, 2021
Especially for "A Notable Horse" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Robert James Ligouri

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 10/23/2021 5:25:00 PM

Congratulatiions. Milton.I never knew the name of Dale Evan’s horse until I read your poem. Wonderful tribute to a great couple. SuZ ‘

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/23/2021 5:46:00 PM

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Suz.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/15/2021 2:12:00 PM

Delightful and so charming Milt! My cousin rides quarter horses and trains them for dressage! Roy Rogers and Dale Evens, Trigger and Buttermilk, Nellie Bell and Sons of the West, are favorite childhood memories! Thanks for the pony ride into memories. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/15/2021 7:03:00 PM

Thank you, Sam. It brought some good memories, and that made entering the contest worthwhile.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/15/2021 11:48:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Your "Buttermilk" was a wonderful write. Brings back the days when we were young. Dale Evans and Roy Roger ride off into more episodes. Have a blessed autumn day..................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/15/2021 12:33:00 PM

Thank you, Paula. Yep, it did bring back some good memories.

Beata Agustin

Date: 10/15/2021 2:56:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... I learned a valuable "horse-lesson" today. God bless you.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/15/2021 9:19:00 AM

Well, thank you, Beata. I thought everyone would remember Buttermilk!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 10/14/2021 9:05:00 PM

Great Writing on Buttermilk. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/15/2021 9:20:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj, she was a beautiful animal, too.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/14/2021 5:03:00 PM

I have heard of Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and Trigger, but I never knew who Dale's horse was! Thanks for this sweet picture of her mount, congratulations on your win~

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/14/2021 7:42:00 PM

Yes, Dale rode "Buttermilk" in nearly all of her pictures. Glad you read the poem, and so glad you commented. Thanks!