The original Trigger (1934 - 1965) Note the one white stocking on rear leg.

Above, Roy Rogers and the original Trigger circa 1938, after signing with Republic Pictures, and doing his first starring feature, UNDER WESTERN STARS (Republic, 1938). (Courtesy of Lee Flippin) Above are Roy Rogers, the original Trigger, and Carol Hughes in a scene from Roy's first starring adventure, UNDER WESTERN STARS (Republic, 1938). (Courtesy of Minard Coons) (Courtesy of Minard Coons) (Courtesy of Les Adams) Above from L-to-R are Bob Nolan, Pat Brady and Roy Rogers (on the original Trigger) in a lobby card from HEART OF THE GOLDEN WEST (Republic, 1942). (Courtesy of Les Adams) Above from L-to-R are Andy Devine, Roy Rogers on the original Trigger, and Bob Nolan in a scene cropped from a lobby card from the Trucolor UNDER CALIFORNIA STARS (Republic, 1948).  Devine is riding "Banner" (easy to recognize because of the face blaze). Earlier, Don Barry rode Banner in his Republic series --- click HERE. John Wayne and Allan Lane also rode Banner.  Does the horse that Nolan is riding look familiar?  Think Monte Hale and click HERE.

Trigger, Jr. (1941 - 1969)

(Courtesy of Minard Coons) (Courtesy of Leo Pando)

Little Trigger

(Courtesy of Leo Pando) (Courtesy of Leo Pando)

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