Famous Horses In History

Horses have been an integral part of human existence since the earliest stages of life on earth – whether used for riding, used as a means of pulling loads, or simply admired and celebrated for their physical beauty. Here are some of the most notable and fascinating horses in equine history:

 

Winchester

Winchester was General Sheridan’s horse throughout the Civil War. The horse got its name when it carried Sheridan on his famous ride from Winchester, VA, to Cedar Creek, VA, getting Sheridan there in time for him to rally the troops and lead them to victory. 

 

Trigger

The golden Palomino Trigger was the on-screen companion to movie icon Roy Rogers, and he became one of the most famous horses to ever appear on celluloid. He was featured in all of Rogers’ films and television shows, loved by both Rogers and audiences for his intelligence, quickness, gentle good nature, and physical beauty. 

 

Little Sorrel

Little Sorrel (nicknamed “Fancy”) was the horse of General Stonewall Jackson. After being captured by the Confederates at Harpers Ferry, Little Sorrel quickly became indispensible to Jackson. After Jackson died, the horse rose to public fame when he was sent as a mascot to the Virginia Military Institute and then displayed at fairs and exhibitions around the country.

 

Haleb

This Arabian Horse (known fondly as “The Pride of the Desert”) is famous in the annals of horse history. He was celebrated for his strong physical build, his remarkable endurance capabilities, and the stunning shine of his coat. He was the first Arabian horse to win the Morgan cup in 1907, beating out the best race horses alive (including the Morgan horses themselves, who were racing on their home ground). This amazing feat made Haleb one of the best-known racehorses of all time.

 

Adios Butler

This horse was a famous North American harness racing champion. He performed several athletic feats that resulted in him becoming the first pacer to ever capture the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers. Not longer after that victory, he went on to record a 1:54.3 mile, which at that time was a world record for the fastest time in harness racing history.