State Symbols
Horses, both official state horses and not, are present in the emblems of several states.
| State | Symbol | Image | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | State quarter – Caesar Rodney on horseback | 1999 | ||
| Idaho | License plate – Appaloosa | – | 2003 | |
| Kentucky | State quarter – Thoroughbred | 2001 | ||
| Nevada | State quarter – Mustang | 2006 | ||
| New Jersey | State seal and coat of arms – Horse | 1928 | ||
| Pennsylvania | Coat of arms and flag – Horses | 1875 !Coat of arms: 1875 Flag: 1907 |
Read more about this topic: List Of U.S. State Horses
Famous quotes containing the words state and/or symbols:
“Though seen but once, it helps to wash out State Street and the engine’s soot.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“And into the gulf between cantankerous reality and the male ideal of shaping your world, sail the innocent children. They are right there in front of us—wild, irresponsible symbols of everything else we can’t control.”
—Hugh O’Neill (20th century)