Scamper (horse)
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Gills Bay Boy (1977 – July 4, 2012), nicknamed "Scamper", was a ProRodeo Hall of Fame timed-event horse notable for his success in barrel racing. His owner, Charmayne James, rode Scamper from 1984 to 1993 in the National Finals Rodeo (NFR). They won the Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Championship consecutively from 1984 through 1993. They won the NFR in 1984, 1986–87, 1989–90, and 1993. He is also the recipient of the 1992 American Quarter Horse Association Silver Spur Award. Both Scamper and James won many other championships, awards, and honors. After being retired from competition after last competing in 1993, he was cloned six years later. The clone, nicknamed "Clayton", has been kept a stallion and stands at stud. Scamper died on July 4, 2012, at the age of 35.
Scamper | |
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Breed | American Quarter Horse |
Discipline | Barrel racing |
Sire | Gills Sunny Boy |
Grandsire | Sonny Gill |
Dam | Draper's Jay |
Maternal grandsire | Headed West |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 1977 |
Died | July 4, 2012(2012-07-04) (aged 34–35) |
Country | United States |
Color | Bay |
Breeder | Walter Merrick |
Honors | |
1992 AQHA Silver Spur Award 1996 Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame | |
Last updated on: April 30, 2017. |