Tipperary Hybrid Letterbox Hybrid
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A nice hike on level ground if it is dry. PLEASE TO NOTE WE DO NOT HAVE A INK PAD IN CACHE FOR LETTER BOX,, TOO MUCH COLD/HOT/DRY/WET IN OUR COUNTRY TO KEEP THEM WORKING, PLEASE BRING ONE WITH YOU FOR LETTERBOX STAMPING. THANKS
This cache and letter box is dedicated to the beautiful wild horse that refused to be tamed. The cache and letter box is tucked away not far from the arena where Tipperary became famous.
The history of the horse’s origin and breeding is not clear. It is believed that he was raised in the Camp Crook area and he had hot blood in his veins. Tipperary received his name when the horse was ridden by a Camp Crook cowboy, Ed Marty. In 1915 a horse dealer came to Camp Crook to buy mounts for the French army; each horse had to be ridden by Marty to prove that it was right for cavalry use. When Marty swung into the saddle Tipperary pitched him into the street. Ed Marty, an experienced horse rider, sat up and sang out, “It’s a long, long, way to Tipperary.”
In the year of 1918, Belle Fourche, with 1620 population had a Commercial Club which took on the project of raising money for the Red Cross and the USO of World War 1. They decided on the Roundup, a rodeo, and the dates were July 4-5. Charley Wilson of Camp Crook brought six of his top bucking bronco, including the already well known Tip-Top and Tipperary. The main attraction was the contest between the bucking horse, Tipperary, and the 1917 world champion bronco rider, Sam Brownell. Sam stayed with the horse and saddle but he did not make a qualified ride on Tipperary. Tipperary was the famous bucking horse that made the Roundup a success; through the years many top riders came to the Roundup at Belle Fourche to try their luck on Tipperary.
At the Roundup Tipperary was the attraction up to and including 1926 after which he was retired from contests. For three more years he was paraded in front of the grandstand. In the lead the sorrel bay would prance in step with music while the band played his theme tune, “It’s a long way to Tipperary.”
In the summer this location may be very busy. There are soccer and softball fields nearby; the arena is used for rodeos, and the annual Black Hills Roundup, July 3, 4, & 5. As always use stealth when finding it and please make sure you re-hide the container well after you sign the log book. The container is an ammo box with trinkets for trade and it also contains a letter boxing stamp & pad.
During Mosquito season you may wish to protect yourself.
Original contents:
1 Travel Bug - Need directions?
2 American Flag
3 South Dakota postcards
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