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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 01:18 AM
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Thanks for the history lesson, I kinda thought it had ties, Again Welcome to the forum..


ORIGINAL: WYOFLHRC

Some background on my avitar
Wyoming's Bucking Horse and Rider (BH&R)
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The State of Wyoming's first use of the BH&R mark dates back to 1918, perhaps earlier. The BH&R was used as an insignia worn by members of the Wyoming National Guard in France and Germany during World War I. The insignia for the uniforms was originally designed by First Sergeant George N. Ostrom of E Battery, 3rd Battalion, 148th Field Artillery Regiment, AEF. The insignia was officially adopted by the United States Army and used as a means of identification on gun trails, trucks, helmets and other equipment.
The insignia was then used extensively by Wyoming units during out-of-state and overseas duty, including Korea and Vietnam, and was a rallying point, a symbol of pride and a reminder of home, the Great State of Wyoming, to our troops.
Some believe that the BH&R is representative of a legendary rodeo horse named "Steamboat" dating back to the early 1900's. One of the best known bucking horses of all time, Steamboat was known as "the horse that couldn't be ridden." There has been a great deal of dispute as to who the image of the man on the bucking horse was patterned after.
In 1935, Secretary Hunt proposed the legislation which permitted the Secretary of State to make changes to the license plate design as was deemed necessary to combat the problem of wide-spread counterfeiting of Wyoming's license plate.
Therefore, Secretary Hunt (later Governor and United States Senator) commissioned Mr. Allen T. True of Littleton, Colorado to "put to paper" his concept for a new license plate design which included the famous "Bucking Horse and Rider."
In 1936, Wyoming's unique license plates containing the BH&R made their debut.
During that same year, the state obtained a copyright for the mark.
Between 1936 and 1995, the BH&R's use by Wyomingites and the State of Wyoming was continuous and extensive. It is such an important identifier for the state that, in 1990, the Wyoming Centennial Commission used the mark for the Wyoming Centennial Celebration.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 01:18 AM
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Hello and [sm=welcomesign.gif] from S.E. Louisiana...
 
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 05:10 AM
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quote]ORIGINAL: WYOFLHRC

Some background on my avitar
Wyoming's Bucking Horse and Rider (BH&R)
Historical Information
The State of Wyoming's first use of the BH&R mark dates back to 1918, perhaps earlier. The BH&R was used as an insignia worn by members of the Wyoming National Guard in France and Germany during World War I. The insignia for the uniforms was originally designed by First Sergeant George N. Ostrom of E Battery, 3rd Battalion, 148th Field Artillery Regiment, AEF. The insignia was officially adopted by the United States Army and used as a means of identification on gun trails, trucks, helmets and other equipment.
The insignia was then used extensively by Wyoming units during out-of-state and overseas duty, including Korea and Vietnam, and was a rallying point, a symbol of pride and a reminder of home, the Great State of Wyoming, to our troops.
Some believe that the BH&R is representative of a legendary rodeo horse named "Steamboat" dating back to the early 1900's. One of the best known bucking horses of all time, Steamboat was known as "the horse that couldn't be ridden." There has been a great deal of dispute as to who the image of the man on the bucking horse was patterned after.
In 1935, Secretary Hunt proposed the legislation which permitted the Secretary of State to make changes to the license plate design as was deemed necessary to combat the problem of wide-spread counterfeiting of Wyoming's license plate.
Therefore, Secretary Hunt (later Governor and United States Senator) commissioned Mr. Allen T. True of Littleton, Colorado to "put to paper" his concept for a new license plate design which included the famous "Bucking Horse and Rider."
In 1936, Wyoming's unique license plates containing the BH&R made their debut.
During that same year, the state obtained a copyright for the mark.
Between 1936 and 1995, the BH&R's use by Wyomingites and the State of Wyoming was continuous and extensive. It is such an important identifier for the state that, in 1990, the Wyoming Centennial Commission used the mark for the Wyoming Centennial Celebration.
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Was not that horse, "Steamboat", originally stolen from TEXAS?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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Welcome to the forum WYOFLHRC, nice looking ride. I ordered my FLHRC in October, the Burgandy/creme gold pearl, and am impatiently i mean patiently awaiting it's arrival sometime late Jan early Feb im told.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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Congrats on your new ride.Looks like you will have plenty of time this winter to figure out what accessories to buy for it.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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Nice Bike and Welcome to the Forum, That Bike must be fast because you have the fastest Color
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Welcome from Texas!This is a good place to be when you can't get out and burn up the road on that new ride.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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Welcome to the forums.Congrats on the bike!
 
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