Sorry...couldn't help myself.

"Tonto's horse was named "Scout." He was a pinto.

Originally, Tonto rode double with the Lone Ranger on Silver. After a
publicity photo was taken of the Lone Ranger and Tonto this way, WXYZ
wisely decided to give Tonto his own steed.

Scout was originally supposed to be solid white like Silver, but when
they made the movie serials they realized that it would make Silver less
impressive that way, so Scout was changed.

Apparently, Scout was originally named "White Feller" in the early
novels.

The Lone Ranger's nephew, Dan Reid rode the son of Silver, Victor."


-----Original Message-----
From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Robert L. Schuyler
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:46 AM
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Subject: Geezerly ruminations

However, it must be admitted that most of the "old timers" did not 
remember the name of Tonto's horse. Everyone knows "Silver" but who 
is --------.