The role of the horse in the Old West was so vital it is difficult to imagine how the region could have been settled without it. The cowboy would never have become a universally popular folk hero without his cowpony. Nor would the plains Indians have attracted so many writers, artists, and filmmakers without their spirited war ponies and buffalo runners. Perfect for horse lovers and lovers of Western lore, this book delves into the wild ones, the fast ones, rodeo horses, famous sires, harness horses, horses in military service, and much more.