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The Horseman Pouter is a member of the pouter/cropper family that was developed in
Scotland. References to the Horseman are found as early as 1676. One of the
purposes of the Horseman in the early days was to bring home other pigeons which
were intended for the pot. Flying the "Doos" evolved into a sport in Scotland that is still
practiced today. Some of the captured pigeons probably still make it into the pot.
Others are held for ransom or sold to doo fliers in another city. It is a major
misconception that the Horseman Pouter was extinct. There is written record of a
Horseman Pouter winning Champion Pouter/Cropper at a show in Scotland in 1915.
And there have been as many as 300 Horseman Pouters in some shows in the U.K. in
the last few years with a very active national club. My project began in early 2002 with
some crosses of racing homers, rollers, and Ice Pouters to Norwich Croppers. Many of
my early matings were dual purpose. 1) Creation of the Horseman Pouter. 2)
Introducing new colors into Norwich Croppers. In early 2004, in partnership with Joe
Powers of Pennsylvania and with the help of some very generous doo fliers in
Scotland--Jimmy D'olier, Stuart and Graeme Boyd, and Donald Renwick, we were able
to bring four pair of Horsemen to the United States. Joe has shown some of them on
the East Coast, and I have shown some of mine at Louisville, several shows here in
Arizona, the Des Moines, Iowa show, and the National in California this January (2006).
They are being well received where ever they are shown. Joe and I have both sent
birds to several new Horseman enthusiasts. We have a yahoo discussion group where
answers to questions about the Horseman Pouters can be found. We welcome
everyone interested in the Horseman to participate.
Scotland. References to the Horseman are found as early as 1676. One of the
purposes of the Horseman in the early days was to bring home other pigeons which
were intended for the pot. Flying the "Doos" evolved into a sport in Scotland that is still
practiced today. Some of the captured pigeons probably still make it into the pot.
Others are held for ransom or sold to doo fliers in another city. It is a major
misconception that the Horseman Pouter was extinct. There is written record of a
Horseman Pouter winning Champion Pouter/Cropper at a show in Scotland in 1915.
And there have been as many as 300 Horseman Pouters in some shows in the U.K. in
the last few years with a very active national club. My project began in early 2002 with
some crosses of racing homers, rollers, and Ice Pouters to Norwich Croppers. Many of
my early matings were dual purpose. 1) Creation of the Horseman Pouter. 2)
Introducing new colors into Norwich Croppers. In early 2004, in partnership with Joe
Powers of Pennsylvania and with the help of some very generous doo fliers in
Scotland--Jimmy D'olier, Stuart and Graeme Boyd, and Donald Renwick, we were able
to bring four pair of Horsemen to the United States. Joe has shown some of them on
the East Coast, and I have shown some of mine at Louisville, several shows here in
Arizona, the Des Moines, Iowa show, and the National in California this January (2006).
They are being well received where ever they are shown. Joe and I have both sent
birds to several new Horseman enthusiasts. We have a yahoo discussion group where
answers to questions about the Horseman Pouters can be found. We welcome
everyone interested in the Horseman to participate.
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