Equestrian statue of Boomer in OK Enid US

CountryUS
Town:OK Enid
Year of creation:1987
Rider(s):Boomer
Sculptor(s):Holden, Harold T.

born in 1940, is primarily known as a cowboy artist. He has as such captured the West in sculptures and paintings for over thirty years. His work varies in size, from large public monuments to being printed on a U.S. postage stamp. His public sculpture commissions have occupied much of his time in the last few years. He is known for his attention to detail and particularly with respect to his sculptures of horses.

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Sculptures of Harold T. Holden

‘Boomer’, Holden’s first monumental sculpture, located in Enid, OK, was dedicated in 1987. Also in 1987 he completed his second monument, ‘The Rancher’ for the Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock TX. ‘Headin’ to Market‘ is a monument located at the Oklahoma City Stockyards. This was the 1st Oklahoma Centennial sculpture completed.
In 1991 Holden was commissioned to create a monument to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Altus, OK. His bronze ‘Crossing the Red‘ was dedicated in Altus in November of 1991. ‘The Ranger‘, a bucking horse with rider, was dedicated and installed on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campuses in Alva, Enid and Woodward