Saturday, December 13, 2008

“Traveler is an important part of the whole picture of USC football games,” said Football Director Tim Tessalone. “The fans dressed in cardinal and gold, the band, the Song Girls and Traveler all come together to make the USC football experience what it is.”

“When they see the horse, the crowd -- especially the kids -- just go bananas,” said current Tommy Trojan and Traveler VII rider Hector Aguilar. “The whole stadium shakes. That’s them responding to the tradition. They’re definitely into it.”

Traveler embodies the USC football tradition and family, but he is more than just the noble white horse that runs victory laps after touchdowns at Trojan football games. Outside the Coliseum, he appears as Traveler and as himself, Tuno IV, at USC and non-USC events including charities and riding competitions. Traveler can also be seen on television, in films, and in print advertisements.