Today In SCV History: May 9, 1990 - Gene Autry's Horse Buried At Melody Ranch img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: May 9, 1990
Today In SCV History: May 9, 1990 - Gene Autry's Horse Buried At Melody Ranch
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Today In SCV History: May 9, 1990
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Date: 05/09/2026 8:30am
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Today in SCV History (May 9, 1990): Gene Autry’s Horse Champion Laid to Rest at Melody Ranch
On May 9, 1990, Gene Autry’s beloved horse, Champion, was laid to rest at Melody Ranch in Santa Clarita, a decision made by longtime ranch manager Henry Crowell. Crowell, who had worked closely with Autry since joining his traveling show in 1949, cared for Champion for decades and later helped preserve the ranch’s rich Western film legacy.
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Date: 05/09/2026 8:30am
Article Summary:
Today in SCV History (May 9, 1990): Gene Autry’s Horse Champion Laid to Rest at Melody Ranch
On May 9, 1990, Gene Autry’s beloved horse, Champion, was laid to rest at Melody Ranch in Santa Clarita, a decision made by longtime ranch manager Henry Crowell. Crowell, who had worked closely with Autry since joining his traveling show in 1949, cared for Champion for decades and later helped preserve the ranch’s rich Western film legacy.
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