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2-t The Independent Record, Helena, Sunday, July 22,1973 re Western favorites show horse, a cow pony, a rodeo performer and even as a race horse of sorts. There best -known characteristic is their spotted hind quarters, since appaloosas may be from a number of crossbreeds. Because of the wide range of breeds that may be mixed together and still produce an appaloosa, the. size range of these horses is variable because of their mixed ancestry. Editor's note: This is the third in a series of articles on the horse breeds that will compete at the Governor's Cup All-Breed Horse Show here Aug.

17-19. Most authorities agree the Arabian horse probably has had more influence on the bloodlines of every breed of light horse than any other breed. He was the basis of both the thoroughbred and the Spanish horse that later was bred with thoroughbreds to produce the quarter horse. The Arabian's blood is common also in many other breeds developed in the United States in the past two centuries, either through the thoroughbred lines or directly from Arabians. Initially, the breed was developed by the Bedouin tribes of the Arabic countries to be used as a war mare.

Stallions were considered inferior to the mares by the Bedouins and seldom used for battle. The characteristics of the Arabian developed by the Bedouins make him an ideal pleasure horse. In size, the Arabian ranges from 14.1 hands to a maximum of 15.1 hands and weighs from 9C0 to 1,000 pounds. Indian pony The Appaloosa, which is descended from the Indian pony, is not considered a true breed by most purists, but rather a color horse: Despite this, he's a favorite among Westerners for any number of functions as a t. An-iw I I -i (.

if', -v -f i I pit I i I sr ''4 I 4 i INVESTMENT When you read this word you usually think of your car or house; but did you realize that a piano is just as important of an investment? Pianos, if properly cared for, can last for years. The reson for piano maintenance by a qualified person, is that a piano has over 7,000 moving parts. The major parts have to be adjusted properly to insure a true tone so that your piano will be a joy to own and play. Remember most old pianos, unless properly cared for, are not considered valuable antiques. a- If i RETIRED PERFORMER Sunday Trouble, above, an appaloosa owned by Jerry a was state halter champ for five consecutive years.

Maykuth will be showing other appaloosas in the show. at 4rf exhibit at the Alley A Poison artist, Betty Savage, is exhibiting some 20 paintings including seascapes, landscapes and scenes from the Flathead Lake area at the Picture Rental Gallery at Reader's Alley. Mrs. Savage is a native of Helena and returned to Mon sgfc 4 i i i (V 3 1 1 1 -il NEATH MUSK tana after living in California where she studied art. She is a member of the Mon tana Institute of the Arts and 330 N.

Jackson in Helena has participated in numerous festivals and exhibits. i i 'is V. I PROUD ARABIAN Ibn Ne-gatiw, an Arabian that has won numerous awards, is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Bauska of Kalispell and will be seen in the show here.

July 26, 27, 28,29 at Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds ADDED ATTRACTIONS Best books feff from, buffalo corner Quality Processing Fast Service manses 327 N. Last Chance Gulch 442-6880 SQUARE DANCE STAMPEDE PARADE July 28, 1 p.m. CHILDREN'S PARADE July 26, 10 a.m. Hill Park, 8:30 p.m. July 25 FEOCESSMG Fast 2 Day Service The Biggest and Best Show of All! fiJlchenure you Had so much company haven't had time to plan TRAVEL Rodeo at 8 0'Clock Each Night Calf Roping SERVICE' YOUR OWN VACATION? LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION ed.

by Raymond D. Burroughs, this selection differs from "The Journals of Lewis and Clark" ed. by Bernard De Voto and 'Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition" by Patrick Gass in that it focuses exclusively on the zoological discoveries of the expedition. CUSTER'S LUCK by Edgar I. Stewart and THE CUSTER MYTH by William A.

Graham. For those interested in what is probablya still unresolved controversy, these are two of several selections the Library offers on the demise of "Yellow Hair." GOLDEN FLEECE by Hughie Call. An American classic, telling the story of life in the wild Montana sheep country with humor, perception and a fine sense of drama. MY LIFE AS AN INDIAN by James Wil-lard Schultz. An animated and vivid picture of life with the plains Indian before the extermination of the buffalo, and with it, the end of a free and nomadic way of life.

Various other books in the Collection, some of a more technical nature, deal with such subjects are: The Crow Indians by Robert H. Lowie The Pine Trees of the Rocky Mountain Region by George B. Sudworth Mines of Montana by James A. Mack-night Geology of the Big Horn Canyon-Hardin Area by Paul W. Richards Flathead Indian Music by Alan P.

Some of you are no doubt familiar with the Montana collection at the Helena Public Library. But for those of you who may be new library users from Lewis and Clark County, we would like to acquaint you with this special collection which can be checked out and is located on the mezzanine. THE MONTANAN'S FISHING GUIDE, Vol. I and II by Dick Konizeski. One of the more popular selections, particularly during the fishing and backpacking season, Vol.

I focuses on the rivers, lakes and streams west of the continental divide while the 2nd volume contains information on the area east of the divide. Brief annotations give size and species of fish, access, and a general and sometimes humorous description. GHOST TOWN ON THE YELLOWSTONE by Elliot Paul. One of the older (1948) books in the biography area of the Montana collection, it is the story of Trembles, Montana which during the 15 years it existed, lent much distinction to the lower Yellowstone Valley and the northeastern section of Montana. THE PLANTS OF YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK by W.

B. McDougall and Herma A. Baggley. Don't let the title of this delightful book on wildflowers and other native plants mislead you, the scope of subject matter extends well beyond the Park boundaries. A wonderful reference whether you are hiking on the eWst Boulder or driving through Glacier National Park.

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