During the early to mid 20th century, many visitors to Tiburon noted the presence of an old, sway backed horse living in a green pasture. Blackie, the horse, had been a cavalry horse at Yosemite National Park for much of his youth, and after his retirement from the military, he became a rodeo horse, participating in cutting events to handle cattle. Once he was retired from the rodeo, Blackie lived in a pasture, where he was doted upon by everyone who met him. Locals often fed him carrots and treats, and even visitors stopped to give him a pat. Blackie lived to be 40 years old, which is unusually long when it comes to horses, and his death in 1966 was mourned by citizens and tourists alike. Today, this remarkable horse lives on in the beautiful green space named for him, with playgrounds, walking paths, and fields, as well as a life-size sculpture of Blackie himself.

Blackie's Pasture, Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920, Phone: 415-499-6387

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