12 – Under the Pine Trees
The de Leyer family was growing. There were six children now. Fortunately Harry’s income was also growing. With Snowman’s prize
The de Leyer family was growing. There were six children now. Fortunately Harry’s income was also growing. With Snowman’s prize
When Harry led Snowman forward to collect his trophy, he was accompanied by Joanna and the children dressed in their
The National Horse Show was created in 1883 at the original Madison Square Garden. It continued to be held in
Harry’s job at Knox School paid him a regular salary while prize money was never guaranteed. In September Harry and
After their success at Fairfield, Harry was certain that Snowman had the ability to compete with the best jumpers around.
Harry and Dave Kelly had met at many horse shows. The two men liked and respected each other. The stars
Harry was looking for a good horse that could win prizes and attract more students to his riding school. But
Harry had been born in the Netherlands, the son of a rich gentleman farmer. His father had a big farm
It was September 1956, and a new school year was starting. Harry took Snowman and the other horses that he
Time passed. Snowman was always quiet and calm. He was a good lesson horse for beginners, but he refused to