Retrospective: Miles City's 'World Famous' Bucking Horse Sale
The "World Famous" Miles City Bucking Horse Sale starts Thursday. It was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out these photos from the 1978 sale, when Billings Gazette photographer Larry Mayer covered the event.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade, 1978
Vehicles line up for the parade during the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade, 1978
Spectators line Miles City's Main Street at the start of the 1978 Bucking Horse Sale parade.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade, 1978
The Custer County High School marching band takes part in the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade, 1978
Cub Scouts stand ready to march in the parade during the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade, 1978
Spectators look on during the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade, 1978
Spectators crowd Main Street in Miles City for the 1978 Bucking Horse Sale parade.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade, 1978
A highland cow pulls a carriage in the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade. The Miles City Sacred Heart High School Shamraeleens drill team can be seen to the left.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade, 1978
Two Custer County High School majorettes carry a banner in the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, 1978
Spectators at the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale parade stand next to the Range Riders Bar.
Range Riders bar, 1978
Cowboys enjoy a few drinks at the Range Riders Bar in Miles City during the 1978 Bucking Horse Sale.
Range Riders bar, 1978
Cowboys pack the Range Riders Bar in Miles City during the 1978 Bucking Horse Sale.
Range Riders bar, 1978
Cowboys enjoy a few drinks at the Range Riders Bar in Miles City during the 1978 Bucking Horse Sale.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, 1978
A rider tries to hang on while showing off a horse in the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, 1978
A rider leaves the gate while taking part in the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale. Nearly five inches of rain fell in Miles City in May of 1978, leaving puddles in the arena during the sale.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, 1978
Spectators and riders look on during the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale at the Custer County Fairgrounds.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, 1978
Cowboys watch during the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale at the Custer County Fairgrounds.
Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, 1978
Spectators and potential buyers socialize during the 1978 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale at the Custer County Fairgrounds.
Like all great cowboys, the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale doesn’t quit.