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Redman (AQHA Catch
A Rocket) God's gift to a horseman, wonderful friend, and trusted
companion. Our son, Jamie, can now ride Redman. Perhaps they can meet us
at the rainbow bridge restored in the magnificence of youth to escort us
across the bridge to go with those who have gone before.
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Dr. Jim began riding horses by
himself at the age of 4 on a park path in Kansas City, Missouri when his
Dad was in the Navy. His Dad, Art, rode western style and his mother,
Mary Elisabeth, rode English. Thanks folks for passing on the love &
heritage of equines. The name of the horse was "B's Midnight, and
he was the fastest pony in the string. Granddad Bickley would send pony
ride money weekly.
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Dr. Jim gained his own appreciation
of the strength and stamina of a good mule at 7 years of age. It was
great to ride this wonderful jug headed veteran mule in the New Mexico
mountains each summer.
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My late brother Rob, aka P. J. Belly,
on his Tennessee Walking Horse.
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My maternal grandmother, Ola E.
Bickley, feeding the chickens nearly 100 years ago on their family farm
near Clovis, New Mexico. My Granddad, James McDonald Bickley came from
Tenn. to be superintendent of the Clovis Schools for many years.
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My paternal grandfather, A. N.
"Ott" Gamble.
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My paternal
grandmother, Edith "Teedie" Gamble.
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