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1. Television performer Bamboo Harvester may have possibly taken his acting lessons from movie star cousin Francis. Bamboo Harvester was a truly unique performer amongst his peers. In the 1961 television series on which he starred, he was often seen carrying his owner on leisurely walks through the neighborhood and at the park. What was the last name of his owner and friend?
2. During his 13 seasons on the hit television series "Bonanza" (1959), middle son Eric "Hoss" Cartwright rode three different horses on the show, and occasionally referred to them by name. Which horse was not ridden by actor Dan Blocker during the run of the series?
3. Guy Madison starred in the title role of the 1951 western series "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok". Andy Devine co-starred as his partner, Deputy Marshal Jingle P. Jones. The series frequently featured the pair in mounted hot pursuit of outlaws. What was the name of the horse ridden by Jingle Jones?
4. A 1956 television western series chronicled the lives of youngster Ken McLaughlin (Johnny Washbrook) and his father Rob (Gene Evans) at their home, a ranch called "The Goosebar". Ken's prize possession was his Arabian sorrel horse who was also his best friend and companion. What was the horse's name?
5. For three seasons starting in 1954, Gale Davis starred in the title role on the wild west series "Annie Oakley". Always attired in her fringe cowgirl outfit and sporting her signature braided pigtail, she frequently rode to the rescue of the good law abiding citizens of Diablo, Colorado. What was the name of her trusty horse?
6. While it was never confirmed that his feedbag contained Quaker Oats, during the Spring and Summer months, the mighty steed Rex carried his rider throughout their assigned territory, fighting crime and enforcing the law of the Crown.
Who was the lawman who rode Rex?
7. "Out of the night, when the full moon was bright", a black stallion named Tornado was often seen galloping with a "bold renegade" on his back. Some called him a friend, some called him a foe. Who was Tornado's legendary rider?
8. Nearly all remember that the famed "masked man" known as the Lone Ranger rode a white stallion named Silver. What was the name of the horse ridden by his "faithful Indian companion" Tonto?
9. One of superstar Clint Eastwood's acting jobs was playing the part of Rowdy Yates, the cattle drive ramrod on the TV series "Rawhide" In the course of the series, Rowdy often referred to his horse by name. What was the horse's name?
10. Which Western cowboy rode "Topper" on a 1952 series starring William Boyd in the title role and Edgar Buchanan?
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