Horse tax and random facts. I thought the animal lovers here would enjoy this true story.

In this story, Harry Deleyer and Snowman, an old Amish plow horse, were united when Harry rescued Snowman from a truck heading to a meat and glue factory. The cost of Snowman's freedom was just $80. After less than two years after their serendipitous meeting, they defied all expectations to become national show jumping champions. Their incredible journey captivated the public and attracted significant media attention throughout the late 1950s and 1960s.

Few equine stories have resonated deeply with an entire nation. In the 1930s, Red Pollard and Seabiscuit achieved this, followed by Harry deLeyer and Snowman in the 1950s. In the 1970s, Ron Turcotte and Secretariat continued this tradition of captivating the nation with their extraordinary bond and achievements.

The film "Harry and Snowman" marked a significant milestone as it was the first time Harry's extraordinary and heartfelt life story was narrated by Harry himself. The book "The Eighty Dollar Champion" was written by Elizabeth Letts.

This story also shows the power of choice. Of how one small decision can change lives, not just the lives of a man and his horse, but the lives of everyone around them and the many who were inspired by the story.

It's said that it was Harry's last $80 that was used to save Snowman. And that this one choice, this one decision, changed history. Again we come back to choices!

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