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Depicted here is the legendary jumper Snowman. åÊSnowman was a former plow horse headed for the slaughterhouse when he was spotted by Harry de Leyer and purchased for $80. åÊAfter the horse repeatedly jumped high fences in escape attempts, de Leyer began training him as a show jumper. åÊTwo years after his purchase, Snowman was winning classes, including a lead line class and an open jumper championship in the same day. åÊRetiring after a five year career, his story appeared in "Life" magazine twice and included an appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. åÊSnowman is also the subject of a book. åÊHe was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in 1992.