Horseback Riding
Riding was among the favorite sports of the Roosevelt family. 'Patches' was their horse. Stables were maintained at both the "Big House" and Val-Kill.
Riding Crop
Leather. L 75.5, W 21 cm.
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historical Site, ELRO 244
Prize Ribbon
"Dutchess County Horse Show, 1930"
Cloth. H 24 cm.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historical Site, HOFR 8573
Prize Ribbon
"Dutchess County Fair Horse Show, September 2-3, 1931"
Cloth. H 26 cm.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historical Site, HOFR 8590
"Patches" Horse Stall Nameplate
Wood, paint. L 35.5, W 8.7 cm.
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historical Site, ELRO 506
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