Horace Horsecollar

### Available for Racers

Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Steamboat Mickey, Steamboat Pete

### Release date

June 2022

**Horace Horsecollar** is a Crew Member in Disney Speedstorm. It is a Rare Crew Member which means it amplifies two Racer statistics (Acceleration and Boost) and enhances one skill (Hack). Horace Horsecollar is part of the Mickey and Friends Collection.

## Origin

**Horace Horsecollar** is a character in the Mickey Mouse franchise. He first appeared in the 1929 animated short "The Plowboy". He is a tall, anthropomorphic horse with a round belly and a kind face. With a unique ability to transform between a standard horse and an anthropomorphic figure, Horace's communication primarily consists of neighs. He typically stands as the boyfriend of Clarabelle Cow, paralleling Mickey's relationship with Minnie Mouse.

Initially introduced as an attention-seeking enthusiast, Horace relished the spotlight. In "The Beach Party", he clamored for an audience while diving into the sea, and in "Mickey's Gala Premier", he reveled in paparazzi attention at Mickey's screening. Horace also demonstrated physical strength when he often shielded Mickey and Friends from harm, though he was overshadowed intellectually by his companions. Horace's bond with Mickey often involved providing the brawn to complement Mickey's strategies.

In "House of Mouse", Horace transitioned into a role as the club's technician, comically grappling with equipment to initiate screenings. He occasionally broke the fourth wall, acknowledging the show's production. Over time, Horace's depiction evolved, from his original horse-like form to full anthropomorphism, accentuated by his distinct voice portrayed by Bill Farmer.

Horace's appearances became less frequent in the 1940s, and he temporarily disappeared from the animation scene. He experienced a resurgence in 2013's "Get A Horse!" short, embarking on adventures alongside Mickey, Minnie, and Clarabelle.

In comics, Horace has primarily played a supporting role, yet he takes center stage in numerous European comic book tales. Within these narratives, his prominence expands significantly, accompanying Mickey on adventures or entwining his fate with Clarabelle Cow's, as her paramour and potential spouse. Although comic continuities from 1931 and 1932 suggest an engagement between Clarabelle and Horace, their relationship never materializes.

During the late 1960s, a curious shift occurs when Clarabelle Cow briefly dates Goofy, potentially an effort to pair Goofy with a love interest. The exact reason for Clarabelle and Horace's apparent split remains elusive. Subsequent comics see Clarabelle and Horace rekindling their romance. Horace often emerges as a self-assured slacker, miraculously landing on his feet despite challenges. An instance involves Horace boasting about replicating a daring high dive from years past. His words catch attention, and he reluctantly accepts the challenge, prompted by Clarabelle's concern for an orphanage's financial struggles. However, Horace's nerves lead him to collide with bank robbers during the dive, inadvertently thwarting their scheme. While submerged in the water tank he initially feared, Horace is perceived as a hero, gaining recognition and a generous donation for the orphanage.

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