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"Cowboy Mike", Grand Champion Stallion of American Quarter Horse Show
"Cowboy Mike", Grand Champion Stallion of American Quarter Horse Show
"Cowboy Mike", Grand Champion Stallion of American Quarter Horse Show

"Cowboy Mike", Grand Champion Stallion of American Quarter Horse Show

Collection
Photographer
Dateca. 1950
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions7 3/8 × 9 1/2 in. (18.7 × 24.1 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the New Mexico State Fair, Charlie Frelund
Object numberPA1999.005.536
Description"Cowboy Mike", Grand Champion Stallion of American Quarter Horse Show at the State Fairgrounds. "Cowboy Mike" is owned by J. S. Starnes of Springer, New Mexico. A note says he had recently moved to Hot Springs, New Mexico (now known asTruth or Consequences). An official of the Quarter Horse Association is handing Starnes the trophy. An unidentified woman holds the prize ribbon and stands next to Starnes. "Cowboy Mike" is a black horse with a black mane and black tail. They are all in the outdoor show ring. Spectators are lining the ring. The livestock barn is in the background.
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