Moore: named after Reconstruction Legistator R.J. Moore

Description

Moore, the horse, was born on July 1, 2023. Yugos Black Star, a reg Paint Broodstock mare, is his dam. Because his sire was a homozygous Curly stallion named Diggs, this colt has plenty of curl cover. And his black and white tobiano color is distinct and striking, about half black and half white. Moore’s name is derived from a Texas legislator who served during the Reconstruction era. And his saddle is shown in picture number six. The R. J. Moore saddle is one of the saddles in the Halvorson Farms collection and can be sold with this wonderful colt. This saddle is a rarity, built for the Texas Legislator described below.

Full Name: Robert James Moore
Birth date: April 11, 1840
Death date: April 4, 1918

Moore was a teacher and Republican politician who served three terms in the Texas Legislature. After the American Civil War, he became active in the Republican Party. He first served as a county commissioner, and was then elected to the 18th Legislature. He took office in 1883, representing the 71st District, in Washington County, Texas. He was re-elected twice. During the 1886 election cycle, Moore was also endorsed by the People’s Party.