Traveler, a white horse, is the mascot of the University of Southern California. Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus) is a sizeable ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ... The University of Southern California (also known as USC, SC, Southern California and Southern Cal), Californias oldest private research university, is located in the urban center of Los Angeles, California. ...

The horse became part of Southern California's ceremony after a school official and student saw Richard Saukko riding Traveler I in the 1961 Rose Parade. Saukko started at USC in the same outfit actor Charlton Heston wore in "Ben Hur." A variety of horses have been the famous Traveler; Arabians and Tennessee Walkers were among the early Travelers. The current Traveler, Traveler VII, is an Andalusian. Traveler VII has been in television movies and was on the cover of Vogue magazine with actress Salma Hayek in 2005. The Traveler's official name is Tuno IV; he is known as Traveler in his role as the USC mascot. 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Tornament of Roses Parade is the 117-year-old traditional parade generally held on New Years Day in Pasadena, California, eight miles north of downtown Los Angeles. ... Charlton Heston on the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter on October 4, 1924), is an American film actor noted for heroic roles, and his long involvement in political issues. ... Ben-Hur is a 1959 film directed by William Wyler and is, today, the best-known version of the film based on the 1880 book by Lew Wallace, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. ... An Arabian mare The Arabian horse first appeared in the Arabian Peninsula at least 2,500 years B.C.E. They were carefully bred to maintain desirable features (e. ... The Tennessee Walker, otherwise known as the Tennessee Walking Horse, Plantation Horse, and other variations upon these themes, is a singularly tractable and comfortable riding horse. ... Andalusian horse The Andalusian horse is one of the purest breeds of horses in the world today. ... Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine published in several countries under several names. ... Salma Hayek is a world-famous actress (born September 2, 1966, in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico) to a Lebanese father and a Mexican mother. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Incidentally, Traveler I was not the first equine mascot for Troy. The first appearance of a white horse at a Trojan football game occurred as early as 1927, when Louis Shields began a four-year stint aboard a horse owned by a local banker. In 1948, band director Tommy Walker once had USC colors carried by a Trojan on a palomino. Then, before kickoff of the 1954 USC-Pittsburgh game, Arthur J. Gontier III, then a member of the Trojan Knights spirit group (subbing for another rider who backed out at the last moment), shakily rode a rented gray/white horse while donning a costume once worn by actor Jeff Chandler. A more accomplished rider, USC alum Bob Caswell, and his white horse, Rockazar, took over the following game and performed until retiring in 1959. 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Trojan Knights are the Guardians of Tradition for the University of Southern California. ... Jeff Chandler (December 15, 1918–June 17, 1961) was a popular American film actor in the 1950s. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External link

• Traveler's official site