Family members linked to this person will appear here. Ace was surely alive and well, living at 2302 with his wife Betty. Northwest Carriage Museum. Clarence owned the Fat Jones Stables located in the San Fernando Valley in North Hollywood on Sherman Way. $4 at Target. Aces death, due to cancer occurred in 2009. Along the way I stumbled onto thousands of interesting Hollywood stories, which will eventually become another book when Im done with the two or threeIve been working on the past year or so. Cartwright friends is the supporting cast of Bonanza. Ace was still doing stunt work in films as late as the mid-1960s. Daddy told me that the man was an absolute master at horse training. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The photo below - from Barb Townsend Between Sherman Way and Saticoy on the west side of Coldwater Canyon there was a facility called Hudkins Stables which had a number of western items including stagecoaches, buckboards, and a small group of donkeys. Mr. Goodwin worked with Robert Liningston, Gene Autry, Duncan Renaldo, and Leo Carillo of the Cisco Kid series of pictures. My lifelong preoccupation with Hollywood sites and the related researchled to all of my books, and eventually the Movieland Directoryand the TMD site. One of the best known of the animals that Mr. Goodwin trained is Francis, the talking mule. I got this website from my buddy who informed me on the topic of this site and now this time I am visiting this The business was founded by Clarence "Fat" Jones in 1912 when he provided horses for a Pathe Films western. The Fat Jones Stables was one of the biggest suppliers of horses, cattle, wranglers, as well as wagons and carriages, to the movie and television industry for 51 years (1912-1963). A rare photo of Clarence "Fat" Jones (left) at his Hollywood horse stables on Sherman Way in North Hollywood. Buckshot came from Fat Jones stable. By trade, I am a pedigree researcher and now a historian of some wonderful breeds of horses. This browser does not support getting your location. Mr. Shafer said that at one time he had talked to Mr. Drury, and Mr. Drury had told him his horse's name was The location is now a series of low corrigated storage buildings. Roy Kennedy was his brother and worked as a wrangler, hauling stock, etc. I have a lot on STEEL. I know it was his name since our mail often got mixed up. Jerry Bowman. The Fat Jones Stables was one of the biggest suppliers of horses, cattle, wranglers, as well as wagons and carriages, to the movie and television industry for 51 years (1912-1963). 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. Thursday, April 29. Ride I forget which one, Blue Boy or Two Bits was a paint horse or a pinto I guess is what Johnny said. BONANZA , THE PONDEROSA , and all related indicia are trademarks of Bonanza Ventures, Inc. Used with permission. varnish mark on his nose and dark spots on his hindquarters. 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. The deaths of Ralph and John Hudkins at Pearl Harbor were important to Ace Hudkins, relatives, and to the nation, who were angered by the Japanese attack and upset over the loss of the Americans who died there. 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. Kew Gardens Hills We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. There was a young man arrested on a bicycle that was slaughtering chickens and doing things with them, I will not explain what, here. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. I am it. Hihavent written for a few years but thought Id update the group. Famously, the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood rented horses for the Bonanza show. There is an original natural lake fed by spring water. Im his grandson and I was 10 when he died. Information on Hollywood's movie stable owner Fat Jones, and others including Glen Randall, Corky Randall, Tom Sweet, Ralph McCutcheon, Jack Lindell, Les Hilton, Kenny Lee, Denny Allen, Dave Richardson, and two women who ran a business together, Stevie Myers and Joan Edwards. Jones, with his craggy, gaunt looks, first appeared in minor character roles in plenty of WWII films including The Young Lions (1958), The Naked and the Dead (1958), If that happens to you again, just try using another email. We have several movie vehicles from Hudkins, 20th Century and Fat Jones. A LARGE PADDOCK ON THE LEFT AND THE STABLES ON A SLOPE TO THE RIGHT. Roy was on the Horse Soldiers when Fred took his fatefull fall. Please enter your email and password to sign in. FOR RENT TO STUDIOS. Stars photo gallery Had to put him to sleep in 1980. the above picture called "Appy." making a movie at Lake Los Angeles in this photo He had back surgery which bothered him greatly. 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! Fred and Ben were great friends, along with Dobe (aka Harry Carey, Jr.), etc. Pat. Who supplies movie horses? Contrary to his early life, he was a very calm and sweet man in the end. The following programs were filmed Does anyone know what happened to this Valley Relic?? Ace had too.Bobby has had quite a career THANKS TO THE HUDKINS BROTHERS. Stunt Horses movie star horse The photo below - from Barb Townsend Since then a growing number of homes I can't tell for certain, but it looks like the one in the above picture ("Little Buck"--Trampas called all his horses "Buck") We maintain the http://www.myfriendflicka.com web site, a Facebook page on the series, and Findagrave pages on Flicka (Wahana) and Lester Hilton. I was in the Valley at the time of the stabbings. That first one may have also been used in the film " And just for the record, Ace Hudkins NEVER fought for the world lightweight championship. TV stars of "The Rifleman" The references to "Little Buck" could refer to McClures buckskins (which he owned. In 1938, Republic rented one of his horses whom Ace had named Hi Yo Silver for a movie version of The Lone Ranger. Please take notice that any use of this material for any commercial use, or any unauthorized display, distribution, transmission or other use of this material, is expressly prohibited and constitutes a violation of the rights of Bonanza Ventures, Inc., and NBC Universal Inc. Shane was riding the AJAX horse around the grounds, only dressed in western cowboy duds. I LIVED ON THE RANCH WHERE THE HUDKINS BROS. HAD THEIR BARNS AND ALL THE WAGONS, ETC. During the 40's and 50's The Duke's favorite mount was a large bay named Banner, supplied by the Fat Jones stables. Looks like you posted no problem. Curator 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. However, there are a few instances where the cast is seen riding their own horses. Questions Post Question There are no questions yet for this company. sets at Lake Los Angeles, "Little Buck" was Doug's ). Before Bonanza began filming, Lorne Greene and the actors who would play his sons went to Fat Jones Stables. 0 cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. HISTORY Clarence Y. The location is now a series of low corrigated storage buildings. My uncle was Ben Johnson, so I was mostly around the Fat Jones Stables in N. Hollywood in the 1950s. Shamrock. were? As for the other horses, Adam rode Sport, a chestnut brown horse with a white stripe on its nose. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. My father is james lee hudkins sr who has passed away on december 31st 2012. yes my uncle bob (robert hudkins sr) is still alive and doing very well. Michael. Learn more about merges. Oops, something didn't work. NOTE: If anyone who worked at the stables or knew Clarence Y "Fat" Jones please contact Horse Fame. TV stars of "The Rifleman" series, actor Johnny Crawford Sometimes a bigger and stronger paint was required for heavier duty, like during the filming of "Bushwacked," in Patagonia, Arizona. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Apparently, Rex was housed at the Fat Jones stables when he was owned by producer Hal Roach. Horses have played a large role in the history of the San Fernando Valley. We also have a C-Spring Victoria used in Little Princess with Shirley Temple and a Landaulette used in Ghost and Mrs. Muir with Rex Harrison. and go home each evening to the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Would you believe that Lorne Green bought Buck and donated him to a therapeutic facility for challenged children! A young boxing fan posted the following story on an internet site dedicated to boxers of that era; http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sN9YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ivgDAAAAIBAJ&dq=ace%20hudkins%20dies&pg=2683%2C992052, https://www.omaha.com/eedition/sunrise/articles/nebraska-family-found-niche-with-fists-horses-and-stunts/article_a74d0f4b-02dd-5d76-b57a-f917dc09d279.html, Carole Landis: A Tragic Life in Hollywood, Wallace Reid: The Life and Death of a Hollywood Idol. September 1998 You want to know first-hand about Ace and his history with my Dad and Mildred? Ace Hudkins, member of my Forgotten Hollywood Hall of Fame. Recent filings for FAT JONES STABLES, INC. (LogOut/ Im still next door! http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sN9YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ivgDAAAAIBAJ&dq=ace%20hudkins%20dies&pg=2683%2C992052, How interesting. Protecting Horses. Emily But at one time rode at Ft Saskatchewan, 16 miles north of Edmonton, Alberta. They decided to honor animal performers after a horse was killed in an on-set accident during the filming of the Tyrone Power film Jesse James.The letters are an acronym, and stand for Picture Animal Top Star of the Year.A later acronym was also included: Performing Animal Television Star of the . Dick Shane (who portrayed ranch hand Dick) gave this information: "The You accuse the writer of having his facts wrong and then go on yourself to state that Ace quit boxing after 1941, which is inaccurate. 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