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Tag Archives: horses
Largest partially enclosed rodeo arenas in the USA
This post, the third in this series, contains a list of the largest partially enclosed rodeo arenas in the USA. Partially enclosed generally means the facility is roofed but without side walls. This protects the participants and attendees from the … Continue reading
Posted in agriculture, Animals, architecture, cities, civics, commerce, culture, economic development, entertainment, fun, historic preservation, history, infrastructure, land use, placemaking, planning, sports, Statistics, third places, tourism, Travel
Tagged arenas, horses, rodeo, sports
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Horse, Donkey, and Mule-related City/Town Names
Below is a list of cities and towns whose names are based on equine (horse, donkey, mule) related topics. Any additions, corrections, or suggestions are most welcome. Bronco, California – ghost town Bronco, Texas – ghost town Burro John, Arizona … Continue reading
Pony express tales, tall and true
I just finished reading the book, The Pony Express Trail: Yesterday and Today, by author and historian William E. Hill last week. The book is an informative read that provides a snapshot history of this famous cross-country courier service and a … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, art, book reviews, books, commerce, Communications, entrepreneurship, geography, historic preservation, history, logistics, North America, trails, transportation, Travel
Tagged animals, book reviews, books, cowboys, history, horses, pony express, transportation communications, USA
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Your community is a one-horse town when…
Mister Ed speaks on behalf of everyone. The primary street is called “Mane Street,” not “Main Street.” Silver is everyone’s favorite mineral and color. (think about it people – “with a hearty hi-ho Silver and away!”) All motor vehicles are … Continue reading
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Tagged Band of Horses, Broncos, cities, Colts, fun, geography, horses, horseshoes, humor, land use, one horse town, planning, saddles, satire, stirrups
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