The bones of a buffalo, covered with a little hide stretched tight over the skull, lie in the dirt on the base of this unfinished piece. Sitting next to the skeleton is an Indian holding the reins of a calvary pony that is outfitted with army-issue saddle, bridle and saddle bags. No doubt, the Indian has confiscated the pony from a soldier. Behind the saddle are two jackrabbits. Tied by each pair of hind legs, the critters are draped, one on either side, across the rump of the horse.
Every Reese bronze tells a story.
Another one of his favorite pieces depicts a bull hitting a horse while the rider flies through the air. This happened to Reese in a pasture north of Salina. When the bull hit, I flew through the air, hit the bull on the rear and landed on my feet running. I knew I had to mount that horse or be gored by that raging bull. Luckily for Reese, the bull didn't charge again.