Red and Apache - A winning team
From the football field to the pasture, Red Shields is conquering life alongside his horse, Apache.
Red and Apache spent Saturday, Aug. 15 in downtown Pittsburg meeting and greeting residents and visitors. Mr. Shields spent the morning at football media day, where he posed for photos alongside his fellow Pirate football players. Afterwards, he hopped on Apache’s back – in full football uniform – and the duo high-stepped it downtown to raise money for the Pirates football fundraiser.
“I decided to go get on my horse because I thought it would bring more people – which it did – to want to buy my cards,” Mr. Shields said. “I ride him when I can on the weekends. I love horses.”
Apache is a mix of Tennessee Walker and Walkaloosa and has a striking appearance as well as signature gait.
“He’s smooth and it’s relaxing. When I ride my horse, I ride because I want something to mess with,” he said. “If you see me, say hello and I’ll speak back.”
On the football field, Mr. Shields is a bundle of energy with passion to spare according to his coach, Brad Baca.
“It didn’t surprise me to find out Red rode Apache to sell his cards because he is a guy that’s going to do whatever it takes to get the job done,” Mr. Baca said. “He’s got a lot of energy. He’s got a lot of personality and that was his unique way of selling for the team and giving great effort. He brings us up and that’s what we love about Red so much.”
By Tori Lyle, news@campcountynow.com -- To continue reading this article, purchase the print edition of The Pittsburg Gazette or go to our online e-edition at:http://www.etypeservices.com/
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