Vance would tend to stumble on occasion, but only if the rider let him do so. He needed to be ridden with a gentle, but firm hand to ensure he was paying attention to the job at hand. I was fortunate to be given the horse as a four year old & worked with him while stationed at Pocahontas. He was ridden on patrol in the campground many times, as well as in the Fiddle for many years on ten day backcountry patrols. Frequent day trips were also made in all areas of the of the district & with F & W officers adjacent the Park. One of the truly great & versatile working horses of the Warden Service. RIP ol’ buddy.

Thanks for giving us a thorough synopsis of your interesting run with parks. You certainly jogged a few memories for me. I remember now of encountering you at both Rev/ glacier and Waterton in your early years. I also didn’t realize or remember that Partner became your partner. He was with a group of us on spring cleanup trip around the south in 1978 and was central in a dicey event at Isaac that should be submitted in the “Journal” section of this website.

Was nice to see Vance again. I spent 4 days with him in the Fiddle. A little unsteady on his feet but well trained. Thanks.

A friend from Waterton