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LEFT: Bud, a bit more reserved and serious, was quoted saying, “It was too hard. We averaged 60 miles a day when we rode, and it was too far.” Bud was a bit disappointed about not making the ride in time but thankful for the op- portunity to go on another once in a lifetime adventure with his brother. RIGHT: Even aſt er their grueling journey, Temple was still his happy, optimistic self. “Gee, but it’s great to get here,” said Temple. “I liked the trip alright, but sometimes it got cold, and then I didn’t like it so well. I want the deepest feather bed I can get in this town.” Photos courtesy of Tillman County Historical Society.


to New York City. This was just the beginning for Bud and Temp. They


quickly became adored icons in their time, and just about everyone knew their names. T ese fi rst two adventures were trying, dangerous and sometimes quite frightening. Bud and Temple were accompanied by two extremely important companions who made these journeys possible. T ese two beloved companions were Sam Bass and Geronimo.


THEIR COMPANIONS Sam and Geronimo were Bud and Temp’s beloved horses.


Sam, or Sam Bass, was actually their father’s wolf-hunting horse and was admired by all who met him, including Teddy


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Roosevelt. He was a white Arabian who had the typical stamina, endurance and extreme intelligence of the breed. Sam Bass was ridden by Bud during the fi rst, second and part of the third adventure. Geronimo was a white half-Shetland pony. T ough he


was not as athletic as Sam, Geronimo and Temp had quite a bond. T ey were tried and true companions during the fi rst adventure and for a short duration during the second. During their second adventure Geronimo foundered.


Much to Temp’s dismay the boys were forced to leave Geron- imo, who was sent back to the ranch, and fi nd another horse. Temple ended up buying a chestnut Paint Mustang. Temp named the horse Wylie Haynes, aſt er their very considerate


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