Snowman was a horse bound for the slaughterhouse only for Dutch immigrant Harry de Leyer to buy him for $80 to teach children to ride.
Snowman was a horse bound for the slaughterhouse only for Dutch immigrant Harry de Leyer to buy him for $80 to teach children to ride.
Harry de Leyer
But Snowman happened to be a superb jumper and just two years later went on to beat America's best horses at Madison Square Gardens.
But Snowman happened to be a superb jumper and just two years later went on to beat America's best horses at Madison Square Gardens.
Harry de Leyer
De Leyer remembers Snowman as the most placid of creatures, always at ease with children.
De Leyer remembers Snowman as the most placid of creatures, always at ease with children.
Harry de Leyer
Rider and horse's story is now showing in US cinemas.
Rider and horse's story is now showing in US cinemas.
Harry de Leyer
The horse earned its name from de Leyer's children after snowflakes fell in the early days of his arrival.
The horse earned its name from de Leyer's children after snowflakes fell in the early days of his arrival.
Harry de Leyer
De Leyer is surrounded by photographs at his home today and describes the horse as "his best friend."
De Leyer is surrounded by photographs at his home today and describes the horse as "his best friend."
Harry de Leyer
Snowman and de Leyer's story could yet get the Hollywood treatment with MGM Studios having optioned a recent book of their lives.
Snowman and de Leyer's story could yet get the Hollywood treatment with MGM Studios having optioned a recent book of their lives.
Harry de Leyer