This corporate entity was filed approximately fifty-eight years ago on Wednesday, March 3, 1965 , according to public records filed with California Secretary of State. But at one time rode at Ft Saskatchewan, 16 miles north of Edmonton, Alberta. It was located on Sherman Way, a short distance east of Lankershim Blvd. Wiki User. cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Ace was soon doing stunt work in their movies and his horses appearing in dozens of Republic Studio films. Dick Shane (who portrayed ranch hand Dick) gave this information: "The You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. And there's a reason the horses used in the show looked different from each other. He owned the Fat Jones stable and supplied horses, wagons, etc. Sorry we don't have the name of the I have been in the horse business one way or another, most of my life. The horses on the show Bonanza were famously rented from the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. Grainger in the series) Mr. Drury's filming horse was named Joe D. Mr. ("Little Buck"--Trampas called all his horses "Buck") In his final film, 1966s Batman, the 61 year-old almost broke his neck when he dove off the side of a prop submarine hull into Sorensons Lake at the 20th Century Fox Malibu Ranch. Shamrock. A system error has occurred. Your grandfather, Leonard, was a fireman at the time. You would call me a "paint". Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Im his grandson and I was 10 when he died. Had to put him to sleep in 1980. Each one had a distinct color and pattern, reflecting the personalities of the riders. I am writing a book on the history of the hudkins brothers ranch and a book on the history of all the ranches in the san fernando valley. And just for the record, Ace Hudkins NEVER fought for the world lightweight championship. MANY MOVIES WERE STILL BEING MADE THERE AMONG THEM STILLIAN ROAD, A BOY AND HIS DOG, IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVE. AND OTHERS. He is being presented the Peesidents Award at the 2015 Taurus / Stuntmans awards this September, along with Hal Needham (posthumously) and Burt Reynolds. I pushed him away from my front porch. SUBSCRIBE: https://yusufcatstevens.lnk.to/subscribe & ENABLE BUY: https://catstevens.com/media/dvds/majikat-2003/Cat Stevens' Majikat - Earth Tour was rec. & Horse According to MeTV, all the horses used in the show were rented from the Fat Jones Stables in Hollywood, California. Prior to the start of filming Bonanza, the four actors that were to play the Cartwright men, Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, and Michael Landon, all went to Fat Jones Stables to pick out the horses they would ride on the show. We would greatly appreciate any input or additional information. Mary Spooner. Fat was in business until his death in 1963, then was sold to Dyke Johnson whom is NOT related to actor Ben Johnson. I saw the old Pickwick burn to the ground! He owned the movie horse stable from the early 30's until his death in 1962 or 63. Appy had a more distinct varnish mark on his nose and dark spots on his hindquarters. might be "Buck" #3. I've never seen this episode but would love to. website and reading very informative posts at this place. The horses that he kept at his new stables were wonderful. else know such detailed about my trouble. Work sure gets in the way at times!!! On August 7, 1933, a drunk Hudkins started a brawl in a Hollywood caf and pulled a gun (which turned out to be unloaded) on the bars owner Richard Harris, who pulled his own (loaded) gun and shot Hudkins twice in the chest. If you are curious, heres the link to the article. I am still writing a book about the family ranch and everyone who was involved with the ranch which includes ace hudkins, ode hudkins leonard hudkins james hudkins sr robert hudkins sr and clyde hudkins bobby hudkins jr and myself james hudkins jr. Wow, love the READ! His daughter Lana moved into the house after his death, refurbished the home, lived there for about a year and then moved to Orange County on a horse property. There was no security, so he could go in and play around on the stagecoaches and generally have fun. NOTE: If anyone who worked at the stables or knew Clarence Y "Fat" Jones please contact Horse Fame. Protecting Horses. Her email is carlasuedane@gmail.com not sure whether this post is written by him as nobody Because Bobby was already a man when his mom married Ace and that John Hudkins thought of him as like brother and taught him. north of Los Angeles County in the state of California, United States of Kew Gardens Hills My uncle was Ben Johnson, so I was mostly around the Fat Jones Stables in N. Hollywood in the 1950s. Just two weeks later on November 21st he was arrested when police found both he and Chalmers passed out drunk and asleep in his car at a stoplight at Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Bosco was in that particular episode Numerous westerns for TV & Movies have been filmed in the area through the years.There was a stunt man show in 1968. Carol was married to Francis Benjamin "Ben" Johnson (Movie Actor). The references to "Little Buck" could refer to McClures buckskins (which he owned. Bobby worked a movie there called Saskatchewan. My info came from law enforcement and the News Paper. The names and likenesses of the characters appearing in the "BONANZA" and "THE PONDEROSA" photoplays, and any images and pictures from such photoplays, are collectively the copyrighted and trademark-protected property of Bonanza Ventures, Inc. and NBC Universal Inc. (as successor-in-interest to the National Broadcasting Company, Inc.), and are made available only for private, non-commercial use. sets at Lake Los Angeles "Joe" the appaloosa in the middle All in all, thirteen paints were used to represent me in the series. In the late 1930s, Hudkins settled down and married, and after operating a bar in Hollywood moved to Toluca Lake and bought a stable where he and his brother Art ran a string of race-horses. Ace lived in the LA area not in the Foster City area. If you remember this pair, I can be contacted at. Bits was a paint horse or a pinto I guess is what Johnny said. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The horse is named after the famous Indian Cochise. Another interesting side is that Audie Murphy started me spelling my name the way it is now used, and Bobby was on a lot of Audies movies. Easter Ute was owned by Drury and ridden by Sara Lane but was trained and stabled by Del Combs also. Virginian" series I am black and white, like many-but not all-of my kind. In the late 1930s, Hudkins settled down and married, and after operating a bar in Hollywood moved to Toluca Lake and bought a stable where he and his brother Art ran a string of race-horses. The ranch, called Fat Jones Stables, was sold at his death and continued to exist til some point in the early-mid '70s. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Mike Milstead. July 2000 Unforntuately some horses died or had to put down. The stable, called Fat Jones Stables, was sold at his death and continued to exist til some point in the early-mid '70s. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sN9YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ivgDAAAAIBAJ&dq=ace%20hudkins%20dies&pg=2683%2C992052, How interesting. ", James Drury's Appaloosa Is Leslie Nielsen related to James Arness? I later joined up and was a Stunt Woman working for about 30 years, on and off. hehehe I LIVED ON THE OLD LASKY RANCH IN THE MID FORTIES. Replacement horses were used due to the tragedy. According to THE WESTERN HORSEMAN magazine March 1970 It's based on the novel What in God's Name, by Simon Rich. Doug died at age 59 of cancer Feb. 5, 1995 Whoever wrote that the Hudkins Movie Ranch is now part of Forest Lawn Glendale needs to learn a little more about local geography. Horse Fame does not benefit from any links or organizations listed. He was totally bald, and had an incedibly red or flushed complexion. said "Jody" on that show. Some unpatriotic people lack concern about the Japanese attrocities in the South Pacific. To clarify, the man you lived next door to was not the boxer Ace, but his nephew Acey who was the adopted son of Clyde and Katherine Hudkins. The Fat Jones Stables was one of the biggest suppliers of horses, cattle,. "It was kind of an inside joke," Mitchum says. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. two Appaloosas in the series, one of which I believe he called "Jody" in the episode "A Flash of Darkness." An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. (Photo courtesy Kenneth Kitchen.) Registering takes only a few moments but gives you increased capabilities. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. sets at Lake Los Angeles, "Little Buck" was Doug's He was a very experienced movie horse bought by Ben Johnson. He came to my house later the same afternoon and had dabbed one of his fingers with Mercurochrome, pretending that he got hurt. Ours is a carved panel hearse originally made by Sayer and Scovil of Ohio. The lake was only 4 deep and Ace hit the bottom and spent three weeks in the hospital recovering. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. did not have these characteristics and appears to have been a stockier He was done. portrayed by actor I will make sure to bookmark it and return to read more of your useful information. As for Fat Jones.He had some very early movie horses that I am interested in. He lived a sober life in the end. He had him about 20 years. FAT JONES STABLES, INC. in California | Company Info & Reviews Company Information Sponsored Links Company Contacts This company has not listed any contacts yet. Click on this link and you will see the obit. If you wouldnt mind me picking your brain.I would love to converse with you. The rest of your version of Aces history is crap. Gabby Hayes: Gabby didn't learn to ride until she was 40 years old. (LogOut/ Mr. Shafer said that at one time he Roy was on the Horse Soldiers when Fred took his fatefull fall. Bonanza Ventures, Inc. is the official worldwide rights holder to the television programs created by David Dortort: "BONANZA" (and its prequel, "THE PONDEROSA"), and "THE HIGH CHAPARRAL." We have a hearse that was owned by Hudkins Brothersstill has the tag used to identify the vehicle when on loan to the the movie company. The whole neighborhood knew him of course and had nicknamed him The Mayor of Observatory. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Clarence Young Fat Jones I found on Findagrave.com. Update on genes with the 'stable' tag. Bob Herron is my father, and I grew up spending a lot of time with my grandmother (Mildred Hudkins) and Ace (grampa Ace) in Studio City, CA when we lived in Northridge, CA. America.There is an original natural lake fed by spring water. Johnny Crawford's horses. Bonanza Ventures, Inc. is the official worldwide rights holder to the television programs created by David Dortort: "BONANZA" (and its prequel, "THE PONDEROSA"), and "THE HIGH CHAPARRAL." The CHD model established by hi I stumbled onto this site after Googling Ace Hudkins, the Nebraska Wildcat. Hi Michael, do you still live at 2306 Observatory Ave? The Courts of Remembrance section, Elevation 3B, Wall Crypt 254, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65825360/clarence-young-jones. "Buck"was foaled ,and trained at fat jones stables in north hollywood. It happens to every athlete eventually. It's about angels that are sent down to Earth to perform miracles, and convince God not to destroy the planet. A negro walked into the bar and had an argument with Ace Hudkins, who was attending his bar. As his boxing career wound down in the early 1930s his personal life fell apart as he battled alcoholism and went on extended benders. On January 10, 1932 he was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Los Angeles for punching T. Leonard Park, 38, in the head with his bare fist and fracturing his skull. Can send a picture if someone is interested. I have mentioned in previous posts, we have several of Aces former horse drawn vehicles. "Appy "or "Joe" was Jim's movie star horse Change). It was the first house on the street, he claimed. That was his character's name, but Blue Boy's real name was Bosco. I found an article with one of the Hudkins hearses. Doug McClure rode at least four different buckskin horses in the Virginian series (I didn't see "Men From Shiloh" so I couldn't say if he switched horses for that or not). 2012-07-29 03:20:43. Because the show would be filmed in color, the horses had to be easily discernible on screen to viewers. Make sure that the file is a photo. There was another man made lake added in the 1960's for recreation. As almost all fans know, Silver has always been white, which ever horse played him, and there have been several. of movies and silent screens to today's TV epics is Lake Los Angeles in Mr. Shafer was asked if the horse's name was Joe or Jody. I would love to find some old pictures of our hearse in a movie and make it part of our display. Two Bits was given to him in 1959 by a rancher he and Chuck Connors met in St. Louis. like the one in the above picture Hollywood Hills or Beverly HIlls that are near by. another man made lake added in the 1960's for recreation. Funeral services were held in the First Methodist Church at 10am Tuesday for John Goodwin, 65, former Breckenridge resident, who died in Glendale, California at 7:15p.m. . (remember the AJAX laundry detergent commercial), the white horse who carried the knight who zapped everyone clean was there. But I'm getting ahead of myself, here! The man is not telling the truth. Horses have played a large role in the history of the San Fernando Valley. I am now living in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. I was 18 when he passed away. I know it was his name since our mail often got mixed up. Unfortunately Fred was killed when he did a fall from a horse on the John Ford/John Wayne The Horse Soldiers. Does anyone know if Orain worked for the Army Remount Service prior to World War II? Dice the movie star horse Does anyone know if the person responsible for stabbing and killing several of the Bonanza horses at Fat Jones Stables (late fifties or early sixties) was ever caught? Reviews Write Review There are no reviews yet for this company. Recent filings for FAT JONES STABLES, INC. 1935-1995 The tonier among Hollywood's equine set attend the Clarence (Fat) Jones Stable in North Hollywood which is, to horses, what the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is to humans, even if Fat Jones . We maintain the http://www.myfriendflicka.com web site, a Facebook page on the series, and Findagrave pages on Flicka (Wahana) and Lester Hilton. with actors James Drury & Doug McClure, "Little Buck" was Doug's September 1998 Hi! Who supplies movie horses? We continued to be stabled here at home. AMONG THE FILMS I WATCHED SHOOTING THERE WERE: STALLION ROAD, THE BOY WITH GREEN HAIR, SO DEAR TO MY HEART, HOPPYS HOLIDAY, IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVE, A BOY AND HIS DOG, A FILM WITH THE HOOSIER HOTSHOTS (DONT KNOW THE NAME) AND MANY MORE THAT I DID NOT KNOW THE NAMES OF. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. I am trying to get as much information and pictures of my family history so that i can finish the book that i have started. FAT JONES STABLES, INC. Company Number 0486765 Previous Company Numbers. have been built in the desert. Blue Boy was his horse on The Rifleman. This is his obituary: BRECKENRIDGE AMERICAN The location of hundreds of movies and silent screens to today's TV epics is Lake Los Angeles in north of Los Angeles County in the state of California, United States of America. You can always change this later in your Account settings. For two seasons, former Harry Potter portrayer Daniel Radcliffe, and co-star Steven Buscemi have starred as an odd pair of angels in the series Miracle Workers. Hudkins Brothers Movie Ranch was a favorite of dozens of cowboy stars who boarded horses (the property is now part of Forest Lawn Glendale) and among Aces friends were Smiley Burnette, Guinn Wilson, Fred Kennedy, Gene Autry, and John Wayne. Fred and Ben were great friends, along with Dobe (aka Harry Carey, Jr.), etc. I have a lot on STEEL. In 1989 John Stanley published a book.THEM ORNERY MITCHUM BOYS, the story of Robert and John Mitchum. sister, was married to the late movie actor Ben Johnson, and lived at the Sherman Way house until after Fat's death. ? to answer your question yes they lived on everett st in lincoln nebraska because recently i found a metal sign in my grandfathers garage that was black & white that said everett st on it so i gave it to my uncle bob for memorabila.You should believe them because they did own the hudkins bros stables, and i believe my grandfather also owned the providentia ranch before that. That assumption is false. The vet was able to save some of the victims but several of the injured animals had to be euthanized, including Tomahawk. The board administrator may also grant additional permissions to registered users. Posted on August 13, 2022By askans The horses on the show Bonanza were famously rented from the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. These articles bring back alot of good memories.Jimmy and Bobby use to tell me that their grandpa provided the horses and stagecoaches for alot of the western movies but I wont believe them. Fighting from lightweight to light-heavyweight, he won several California State Heavyweight Titles and was Southern California's biggest boxing drawing card in the 1920s. The location is now a series of low corrigated storage buildings. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. After winning the lawsuit on April 2nd, Ace went out, got drunk, and was arrested for public drunkenness and fighting with the police. 1935-1995 Clarence owned the Fat Jones Stables located in the San Fernando Valley in North Hollywood on Sherman Way. sign the guestbook or e-mail the author, (photos taken May 11, 1968 ) I spent my childhood in Beverly Hills (former home of Western Star Fred Tomson) and in Burbank, the River Bottom I remember the Hudkins Bros and the Ranch. I WROTE A SHORT LETTER ON THE FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD SITE SOME TIME AGO. I have no idea as to the real names of the horses Does anyone know what happened to this Valley Relic?? Johnny Crawford's horses. Del Combs also owned a horse named Little Buck who was an award winning stunt horse and Patsy Award winner. To alonzo hudkins you are absolutley incorrect on your statement of my grandfather ace hudkins the famous boxer! He owned the movie horse stable from the early 30's until his death in 1962 or 63. The following July 16th he was arrested for drunk driving and speeding near Fresno. A quick review of the proceeding story reveals this to be the fact. of Darkness." THAT MUST HAVE BEEN THE SAME TIME YOU RODE AROUND THERE. Buck proved . On January 10, 1932 he was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Los Angeles for punching T. Leonard Park, 38, in the head with his bare fist and fracturing his skull. I am reading about Ace Hudkins and wanted to know where and how the author found out about Aces 1973 date of death. As a child I got to meet some truly great people and wonderful horsesand now things are circling back to those years for me, meeting up with old acquaintances and/or their families, and sharing stories. (And they call. Shipp was in charge of the final rites and burial was in the Moon Cemetery. Date: April 1998. were? See answer (1) Best Answer. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Saturday in the Pierce Brothers Valhalla Unit Chapel in Glendale and the body was forwarded to Breckenridge for final rites. That day, Lorne Greene met Buck. The cast of Bonanza was not known for riding their own horses. I love those wonderful memories at Hudkins and also at Pickwick, not far from Hudkins on the L.A. River. Chuck Conners To use this feature, use a newer browser. Try again later. Resend Activation Email. Husband of Lorena Pearl "Rena" O'neal We have a poster showing Errol Fylnn and Humphrey Bogart sitting in our stagecoach from the movie Virginia City. Smiley Burnette, Guinn Wilson, Fred Kennedy, Gene Autry, and John Wayne. I was kicked off the Ranch the Day Forrest Lawn took over. Horse, mule, movie ). I happen to live at 2306 Observatory Ave. in Los Feliz and moved in my house in 1996. I am Lanas cousin and I have forwarded your information to her. July 2000 My aunt, my mothers sister, was married to the late movie actor Ben Johnson, and lived . You'd know about that more than me. Thanks for the post. ", Regarding James Drury's There is a great view of a stage coach w/Sonora Coach lines on it. He was in his 60s, but looked like he was in his 80s or 90s before he died. Bobby Herron was not Ace Hudkins son and their are no grand kids He is exploiting himself and his family family .The Hudkins brothers thought of as a little brother but he was not.Where is the story? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Aces death, due to cancer occurred in 2009. if the horse's name was Joe or Jody. Roy named the horse Trigger. TV star Horses of "The by Joe'sGal Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:18 am, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Below are some of the names of the horses of Bonanza. The wagon and straw were only about four-and-a-half feet high, but the spoked wheels loomed in front of us. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The riders were also skilled in horseback riding and could handle the horses with ease. After the lengthy ride Rogers and the horse had become instantly attached, and although he was only making $75 a week at the time agreed to pay Ace $2,500 for the horse. Hihavent written for a few years but thought Id update the group. English 141-15 72nd Avenue My aunt, my mothers BONANZA , THE PONDEROSA , and all related indicia are trademarks of Bonanza Ventures, Inc. Used with permission. Before you register please ensure you are familiar with our terms of use and related policies. HISTORY Clarence Y. Ace did not name the horse Trigger. I will E you and you can pick away. Thursday, April 29. I am looking for info on the PickWick Stables in Hollywood during the 1940s.My friends father Lewis Myers is rumored to have boarded Trigger in the day. Just wanted to tell you keep up the excellent job! This event lasted a few week ends. Im wondering if Carol in related to the Hudkins family that I used to know? The newspapers called him a "heartthrob!". That was his character's name, but Blue Boy's real name was Bosco. ADDITIONAL LINKS Post Question For This Company Two Bits was Johnny's own real life horse. Mr. Goodwin worked with Robert Liningston, Gene Autry, Duncan Renaldo, and Leo Carillo of the Cisco Kid series of pictures. I would very much appreciate any information from anyone who remembers Wahana at Fat Jones stables, or knew horse trainer Les Hilton, or knew Stephanie Epper or any of the other stunt people who worked on the My Friend Flicka TV series. I was reminded about the terrible news (when the original series was prime time and new) on the early evening news in Los Angeles, California. and started him in the stunt bussines. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Nancysu, Bobby Herron is my father. What was Little Joe's horse? Tues, May 4, 1954 Jody, this was the main horse, the double horse to Jody was named Joe and That was sure an honor! at Lake Los Angeles: Lake Los Angeles is a favorite setting for movies There was a young man arrested on a bicycle that was slaughtering chickens and doing things with them, I will not explain what, here. easy one to spot because of the way he held his tail when he ran. 141-15 72nd Avenue In the early 1950s my husband lived in the trailer park at the corner of Coldwater Canyon and Sherman Way. There is a problem with your email/password. $4 at Target. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. I would also love to watch all the wonderful old Movies filmed on the Ranch. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. on the series with Can you help? "Appy "or "Joe" Ace Hudkins was a high-profile fighter and wouldnt have been able to have any pro fights without it being duly noted in the press. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). well said, doug[i was the young security guard who wrote about ace in this article]i come from a family of boxers and recognized hudkins veteran boxer habit of adjusting his pants beltline inner elbow style that you get used to when youre wearing gloves & cant use your handsAND, now im jazzed to realize the framed horse photos in his office included trigger & silver~~! Leaving the fight, he and Chalmers tried to drive away without paying for 8 gallons of gas and were arrested for petty theft. Morgan horse historian Susan Graf authored an article on several Morgan horses including Rex. You are correct, his weight wasnt the reason for his retirement. who played "Mark McCain", - I'm relieved to know I wasn't hearing things when I thought James Drury called his horse "Jody" in THE VIRGINIAN episode "A Flash of Darkness." Apparently he had a floating disk in his back all the years he was boxing. In the 1930s Wayne was paired with a majestic white parade horse with a long, flowing mane and tail. (it sure sounded like the Virginian said, " 'Jody' pulled up lame") Kew Gardens Hills it. His stories coincide so accurately. Contentshide Horses have played a large role in the history of the San Fernando Valley. Dreamer" (7.20), the Virginian says, "My horse Joe likes water. for films and TV productions for over half a century. The following programs were filmed at Lake Los Angeles: Lake Los Angeles is a favorite setting for movies and television shows because actors can peform in the "wild west" and go home each evening to the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, Hollywood Hills or Beverly Hills that are near by. middle But starting with Season 7, more and more location shooting was done, so more and more stunt double paints were needed. He had him about 20 years. In 1930 he lived with his extended family at 2302 Observatory Avenue in L.A.; his brothers Clyde and Art served as his managers. Stunt Horses Post []FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD Ace HudkinsBoxer, Stuntman, Batman & Trigger The Movieland Directory[], Stu.I misplaced you email addyI think I sent you the photo I had of him w/HI HO SILVER. They died December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor. My name is Cochise. Wow thanks for that reply. Ace NEVER fought for that title. Recently I ran across a Carol Hudkins Shaw (aka Carol Hudkins)in the 1940s she lived in Glendale, bred, raced, showed, drove and rode Saddlebred and Standardbred horses. Try and be a bit more respectful of others and perhaps they will have a bit more empathy for what youre trying to get across. Sam of Blazing Saddles They shu See more 187 34 Comments His adopted son Robert D. Herron had a long career as a stuntman, stunt director, and actor and was one of the founding members of the Stuntmens Association of Motion Pictures and served on the board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild. Aces horse Trigger co-starred in all 82 movies made by Rogers between 1938 and 1952 and also appeared in all 100 TV episodes of The Roy Rogers Show.In the 1954-57 television series Annie Oakley, both horses used to play the role of Oakleys horse Target were Aces horses. movie star horse My grandfather was Al Hudkins. two Appaloosas in the series, one of which I believe he called "Jody" Occupation Radio host Known for InfoWars The Alex Jones Show Conspiracy theories Sandy Hook shooting litigation Spouses Kelly Jones (m. 2007; div. August 1998 Ace was surely alive and well, living at 2302 with his wife Betty. We have several horse drawn vehicles once owned by Hudkins Bros., Fat Jones and Warner Bros. 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