There was one
class of horse I liked best and would ride no other but this—even though there were many fine mounts offered me
—I refused all but the Indian pony, a hardy little animal, no trail too long or too rough...

Frank T. Hopkins
 
  The Words of Frank T. Hopkins–
on his favorite breed, horse care, and going the distance...


1. "The Mustang"
Hopkins, Frank T. Vermont Horse and Bridle Trail Bulletin, Date unknown.

2. "Brains Plus Endurance"
Roth, Charles B. The Horse–Official Journal of the U.S. Remount Service, 1935: pp. 18–20. A 1935 interview with Frank T. Hopkins.

3. "A Judge's Impression of the Ride"
Hopkins, Frank T. Vermont Horse and Bridle Trail Bulletin, Oct. 1941: Vol. #4.

4. "1800-mile Trail Ride—Texas to Vermont"
Hopkins, Frank T., introduction by Harvey Wingate. "1800-mile Trail Ride—Texas to Vermont." The Vermont Horse and Bridle Trail Bulletin, 1940

5. "Gentling"
Hopkins, Frank T. Vermont Horse and Bridle Trail Bulletin, 1940s.

6. "Training Endurance Horses"
Hopkins, Frank T. Vermont Horse and Bridle Trail Bulletin, 1940s.
Frank T. Hopkins' shaking hands with Tobel, his opponent,
after a hard riding contest, which he won. The horse is "Gypsy Boy," descendant
from the little indian mare "White Y." This stallion weighed a little over 900 and
Mr. Hopkins claimed he had the best set of running gear ever placed under a horse.
(photo courtesy - The Horse, March-April 1935)
 
   

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