A Decorated Horse

We have a new little park in Fort Worth. It isn't very big but sits on a patch of grass between our famous Cowgirl Museum and our spectacular new Dickie's Arena.

The star attraction in the little park is the eye catching bronze sculpture by artist Jocelyn Russel. Meet  Staff Sergeant Reckless the only horse that has been decorated with two Purple Hearts.

Reckless was purchased in 1952 from a racetrack in Seoul Korea for $250 and became what the Marines described as their great purchase ever. Making mission after mission supplying the front lines in the Korean War she was not only brave but smart and could complete her mission without a guide. Left to roam loose around the camp, she slept in the tents with soldiers and would eat most anything. She is even said to have once eaten $30 worth of poker chips. To read more about Reckless go HERE.

 The park was dedicated to Alice Walton the wealthiest woman in the world who now calls Ft. Worth home and has done so much for our city.

 Another nice feature of the little park is a row of tables inviting you to bring a picnic and stay awhile.

There is a large intricate mosaic mural at one end, the design that of a tooled saddle by the Mellino family of Italy,

and this sweet little sculpture.

Explained with this plaque.

 

If you are curious about Alice Walton go HERE