Comments on: How General Patton and Some Unlikely Allies Saved the Prized Lipizzaner Stallions http://www.historynet.com/patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:51:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Kay-La http://www.historynet.com/patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions.htm#comment-780219 Kay-La Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:01:20 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681368#comment-780219 I simply love this article. This story has been passed down generations in my family, I was told my grandfather Larry E Glennon was picked by General Patton to help assist him with this operation. My grandfather being a cowboy all his life was certainly suited for the job, but I wish I could find some proof that he actually was, does anyone know if that's possible to find out? I simply love this article. This story has been passed down generations in my family, I was told my grandfather Larry E Glennon was picked by General Patton to help assist him with this operation. My grandfather being a cowboy all his life was certainly suited for the job, but I wish I could find some proof that he actually was, does anyone know if that's possible to find out?

]]> By: Lewis http://www.historynet.com/patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions.htm#comment-656491 Lewis Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:06:22 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681368#comment-656491 I would be grateful to hear from anyone with any connection to ''Operation Cowboy'' who has any information connecting it to the fact that both Col. Reed and Gen. Patton were not merely great horsemen but, like Gen. Washington, fox hunters. Before the war, Reed was Master of Fox Hounds of the Ft. Leavenworth Hunt (last U.S. Military Hunt still in operation today,) and Patton was Joint MFH, with his wife, of his own private Cobbler Hunt in Virginia. I can be reached at huntercomm@hotmail.com and will be pleased to call anyone who gives me a phone number to discuss this. Thanks, Lewis Sterler I would be grateful to hear from anyone with any connection to "Operation Cowboy" who has any information connecting it to the fact that both Col. Reed and Gen. Patton were not merely great horsemen but, like Gen. Washington, fox hunters. Before the war, Reed was Master of Fox Hounds of the Ft. Leavenworth Hunt (last U.S. Military Hunt still in operation today,) and Patton was Joint MFH, with his wife, of his own private Cobbler Hunt in Virginia.

I can be reached at

huntercomm@hotmail.com

and will be pleased to call anyone who gives me a phone number to discuss this.

Thanks,
Lewis Sterler

]]> By: gloriann http://www.historynet.com/patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions.htm#comment-641284 gloriann Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:08:55 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681368#comment-641284 My Dad told me the story of the saving of the horses when I was a young child, as he volunteered for this mission and was a big part of it. His name was Sam Bellino. Any additional info on this mission and the men that volunteered would make me happy. thanks. gloriann bellino My Dad told me the story of the saving of the horses when I was a young child, as he volunteered for this mission and was a big part of it. His name was Sam Bellino. Any additional info on this mission and the men that volunteered would make me happy. thanks.
gloriann bellino

]]> By: Mark Evans http://www.historynet.com/patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions.htm#comment-591847 Mark Evans Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:47:26 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681368#comment-591847 My great uncle was Owen Sutton, one of the two men who were killed in the operation. My family never knew the actual circumstances surrounding his death, only that he was killed shortly before the end of the war. The story that had been passed down by my family, and perhaps the only story they ever knew, was that he was shot by an SS sniper in Germany and died shortly thereafter. I don't think anyone in the family had ever known about Operation Cowboy or the effort to save the stallions. To much surprise, 61 years later in 2006, my mother was contacted by the Czech government letting them know of the ceremony and monument dedicated to the operation and specifically PFC Manz and my great uncle. The family legend of Uncle Owen, and my mother's memory of him, was that he was a man with no hesitation to action, and true to form, that he had died in action. She was so very proud to know that he had died for so noble a cause and upon learning the details surrounding his death told the Czech officer, "That sounds just like Uncle Owen." My great uncle was Owen Sutton, one of the two men who were killed in the operation. My family never knew the actual circumstances surrounding his death, only that he was killed shortly before the end of the war. The story that had been passed down by my family, and perhaps the only story they ever knew, was that he was shot by an SS sniper in Germany and died shortly thereafter. I don't think anyone in the family had ever known about Operation Cowboy or the effort to save the stallions. To much surprise, 61 years later in 2006, my mother was contacted by the Czech government letting them know of the ceremony and monument dedicated to the operation and specifically PFC Manz and my great uncle. The family legend of Uncle Owen, and my mother's memory of him, was that he was a man with no hesitation to action, and true to form, that he had died in action. She was so very proud to know that he had died for so noble a cause and upon learning the details surrounding his death told the Czech officer, "That sounds just like Uncle Owen."

]]> By: Lee Botsford http://www.historynet.com/patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions.htm#comment-561628 Lee Botsford Mon, 16 May 2011 02:47:52 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681368#comment-561628 Where can I find the booklet Lipizzarer Gentleman? As I watched them in Vienna last week during morning workouts, I began referring to them as the Boys. I spent a great deal of time and treasure to enjoy these splendid animals and learn of their history; I was not disappointed. I live near San Francisco, California, but no distance is too far to appreciate the efforts of dedicated professionals and magnificent horses. Where can I find the booklet Lipizzarer Gentleman? As I watched them in Vienna last week during morning workouts, I began referring to them as the Boys. I spent a great deal of time and treasure to enjoy these splendid animals and learn of their history; I was not disappointed.
I live near San Francisco, California, but no distance is too far to appreciate the efforts of dedicated professionals and magnificent horses.

]]> By: CAROLANN http://www.historynet.com/patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions.htm#comment-472380 CAROLANN Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:44:51 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681368#comment-472380 MY GRANDPA WAS COL. CHARLES E. LARKIN USARMY RET. H E WAS GENERAL PATTONS SUPPLY OFFCER. . AND ONE OF THE OFFICERS SENT TO BRING THE LIPIZZANER MARES OUT OF RUSSIAN TERRITORY. MY GRANDPA WAS IN ONE OG TRHE LAST MOUNTED UNITS BEFORE THEY WENT TO JEEPS AND TRUCKS. AS FOR WEATHER WE NEED TO SAVE HORSES THAT HAVEN'T BEEN BRED WELL TO DO SOMETHING OTHER TRHEN EAT HAY. MY FAMILY HAVE BEEN HORSEMEN FOR GENERATIONS. MY MOM SHOWED HORSES IN BOTH OVER JUMPS AND ON THE FLAT TILL SHE WAS 8O. MY GRANDPA WAS IN HIS 60'S WHEN HE HELPED WITH THE MARES. YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT OTHER MARES AND STALLIONS WERE SAVED AND BROUGHT OVER FOR OUR REMOUNT FARMS. WEITZSII WAS A OLD FASHIONED ARAB, AND ESSALL WAS THE OTHER. BOTH WERE GET HORSES. I OWNED ESSALLS GRANDSON ESSAULT. MY GRANDPA WAS COL. CHARLES E. LARKIN USARMY RET. H E WAS GENERAL PATTONS SUPPLY OFFCER. . AND ONE OF THE OFFICERS SENT TO BRING THE LIPIZZANER MARES OUT OF RUSSIAN TERRITORY. MY GRANDPA WAS IN ONE OG TRHE LAST MOUNTED UNITS BEFORE THEY WENT TO JEEPS AND TRUCKS.

AS FOR WEATHER WE NEED TO SAVE HORSES THAT HAVEN'T BEEN BRED WELL TO DO SOMETHING OTHER TRHEN EAT HAY.

MY FAMILY HAVE BEEN HORSEMEN FOR GENERATIONS. MY MOM SHOWED HORSES IN BOTH OVER JUMPS AND ON THE FLAT TILL SHE WAS 8O. MY GRANDPA WAS IN HIS 60'S WHEN HE HELPED WITH THE MARES.

YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT OTHER MARES AND STALLIONS WERE SAVED AND BROUGHT OVER FOR OUR REMOUNT FARMS.

WEITZSII WAS A OLD FASHIONED ARAB, AND ESSALL WAS THE OTHER. BOTH WERE GET HORSES. I OWNED ESSALLS GRANDSON ESSAULT.

]]> By: Shayne Stewart http://www.historynet.com/patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions.htm#comment-445305 Shayne Stewart Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:25:40 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681368#comment-445305 Ronnie, It is amazing the many lives that Uncle Tommy touched with his warm heart and sharp wit. I will miss him very much. I wish I had more time with him because he was so full of history of my family, and that family history is so important to carry forward. Ronnie,

It is amazing the many lives that Uncle Tommy touched with his warm heart and sharp wit. I will miss him very much. I wish I had more time with him because he was so full of history of my family, and that family history is so important to carry forward.

]]> By: Shayne Stewart http://www.historynet.com/patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions.htm#comment-445299 Shayne Stewart Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:20:20 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681368#comment-445299 Lauree, Thanks for the kind words, I agree that he was a very special man. I remember many wonderful times with him and Aunt Anne. I will miss him. Lauree,

Thanks for the kind words, I agree that he was a very special man. I remember many wonderful times with him and Aunt Anne. I will miss him.

]]> By: Lauree http://www.historynet.com/patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions.htm#comment-437662 Lauree Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:53:57 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681368#comment-437662 I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Uncle, Captain Tom Stewart late last night. What a gentle and kind soul. What depth to know the valor and daring he exhibited at such a time in history. What an amazing legacy for the world and for his family. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Uncle, Captain Tom Stewart late last night. What a gentle and kind soul. What depth to know the valor and daring he exhibited at such a time in history. What an amazing legacy for the world and for his family.

]]> By: Atlanta’s Family Weekend Events: January 14-17 (MLK Day) « Atlanta Family Travel http://www.historynet.com/patton-rescues-the-lipizzaner-stallions.htm#comment-426385 Atlanta’s Family Weekend Events: January 14-17 (MLK Day) « Atlanta Family Travel Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:00:28 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13681368#comment-426385 [...] in saving the Lipizzaner’s from possible extinction during World War II! For the story, click here. Dressage is a beautiful choreography performed between horse and rider – very elegant [...] [...] in saving the Lipizzaner's from possible extinction during World War II! For the story, click here. Dressage is a beautiful choreography performed between horse and rider – very elegant [...]

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