When Rose was about nine the family moved by covered wagon to the new town of Wakita, Oklahoma which, founded in 1898, was about eight miles south of the Kansas line. She helped her family take care of her six younger sisters and three younger brothers. At 18 she moved to Wichita and began work for the George Innes Dry Goods Company which later became Innes Department Store. There she met Herbert Bruce, and they were married in June of 1914.
As their family grew to four children they became interested in horses and riding. In 1938 they leased the Bridle and Saddle Farm at 5830 East Central in Wichita. They eventually purchased the property. Originally about 75 acres, the city grew around the farm. About half of the land was lost to the city through eminent domain but the remaining 40 acres was a haven for horses and horse lovers for 40 years. Famous people passed the farm and Gene Autry stabled his horses there when in Wichita for shows.
Mrs. Bruce was there every day. Along with her son Dick they taught legions of Wichita kids about horses, riding, and caring for both horse and tack. The stables housed 40 horses, most owned by the kids. Horse shows were held and well attended. Horses were trucked throughout the state to various shows, and they won thousands of ribbons and trophies throughout the years. Mrs. Bruce was a longtime director of the Kansas Saddle Horse Association and a lifetime honorary member.
The land was valuable, but Rose refused all offers to sell. After her passing the property was made available for development.
Bio by Ron Overley one of Mrs. Bruce's many students.
As their family grew to four children they became interested in horses and riding. In 1938 they leased the Bridle and Saddle Farm at 5830 East Central in Wichita. They eventually purchased the property. Originally about 75 acres, the city grew around the farm. About half of the land was lost to the city through eminent domain but the remaining 40 acres was a haven for horses and horse lovers for 40 years. Famous people passed the farm and Gene Autry stabled his horses there when in Wichita for shows.
Mrs. Bruce was there every day. Along with her son Dick they taught legions of Wichita kids about horses, riding, and caring for both horse and tack. The stables housed 40 horses, most owned by the kids. Horse shows were held and well attended. Horses were trucked throughout the state to various shows, and they won thousands of ribbons and trophies throughout the years. Mrs. Bruce was a longtime director of the Kansas Saddle Horse Association and a lifetime honorary member.
The land was valuable, but Rose refused all offers to sell. After her passing the property was made available for development.
Bio by Ron Overley one of Mrs. Bruce's many students.
When Rose was about nine the family moved by covered wagon to the new town of Wakita, Oklahoma which, founded in 1898, was about eight miles south of the Kansas line. She helped her family take care of her six younger sisters and three younger brothers. At 18 she moved to Wichita and began work for the George Innes Dry Goods Company which later became Innes Department Store. There she met Herbert Bruce, and they were married in June of 1914.
As their family grew to four children they became interested in horses and riding. In 1938 they leased the Bridle and Saddle Farm at 5830 East Central in Wichita. They eventually purchased the property. Originally about 75 acres, the city grew around the farm. About half of the land was lost to the city through eminent domain but the remaining 40 acres was a haven for horses and horse lovers for 40 years. Famous people passed the farm and Gene Autry stabled his horses there when in Wichita for shows.
Mrs. Bruce was there every day. Along with her son Dick they taught legions of Wichita kids about horses, riding, and caring for both horse and tack. The stables housed 40 horses, most owned by the kids. Horse shows were held and well attended. Horses were trucked throughout the state to various shows, and they won thousands of ribbons and trophies throughout the years. Mrs. Bruce was a longtime director of the Kansas Saddle Horse Association and a lifetime honorary member.
The land was valuable, but Rose refused all offers to sell. After her passing the property was made available for development.
Bio by Ron Overley one of Mrs. Bruce's many students.
As their family grew to four children they became interested in horses and riding. In 1938 they leased the Bridle and Saddle Farm at 5830 East Central in Wichita. They eventually purchased the property. Originally about 75 acres, the city grew around the farm. About half of the land was lost to the city through eminent domain but the remaining 40 acres was a haven for horses and horse lovers for 40 years. Famous people passed the farm and Gene Autry stabled his horses there when in Wichita for shows.
Mrs. Bruce was there every day. Along with her son Dick they taught legions of Wichita kids about horses, riding, and caring for both horse and tack. The stables housed 40 horses, most owned by the kids. Horse shows were held and well attended. Horses were trucked throughout the state to various shows, and they won thousands of ribbons and trophies throughout the years. Mrs. Bruce was a longtime director of the Kansas Saddle Horse Association and a lifetime honorary member.
The land was valuable, but Rose refused all offers to sell. After her passing the property was made available for development.
Bio by Ron Overley one of Mrs. Bruce's many students.
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