NEW KIRK STALLION  pal. H, APPALOOSA,
| Color: pal
Height: blkt
unreg.
He stood and was owned by the Newkirk Ranch of Fairplay, Colorado. The town itself, is fairly close to the base of the mountains, and it`s unknown how far out from town the Newkirk Ranch was located. The picture on the opposite page clearly depicts the mountains in the background. Based on the shadow in the picture, those mountains are located to the east of the ranch. The Newkirk Ranch was located in a vast high valley, with an elevation close to 10,000 feet. The Great Divide is still to the west from this location. The Newkirks reportedly called the stallion Silver. According to Pat Mefford, it was pretty common for owners to name their palominos Silver during that time period. Thanks to information provided by Sooner member, Jim Chronister, we have learned that Mrs. Newkirk`s name was Bell. The sire of Silver, the Newkirk stallion, is unknown. However, from a handwritten letter from Bell Newkirk, in the possession of Bill Conley, we do know that the grandsire of Silver was Red Tomohawk, Remount. http://www.sooner-aphc.com/news/sept2008.pdf
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