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Big Timber Pioneer in Big Timber, Montana

10 Jan 1946

Page 6

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Big Timber Pioneer

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Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

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Jan 10, 1946

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6

Thunderhead the White Horse of Goose Bar Ranch

The story follows Thunderhead, the only white horse foaled on Goose Bar ranch in Wyoming. Owned by 14-year-old Ken McLaughlin, he hopes Thunderhead becomes a famed racer and enters a fall Idaho meet. Rob McLaughlin sells most horses for sheep raising amid financial woes while Ken and Howard roam the mountains. Thunderhead breaks loose and joins a herd led by the Albino.

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Thunderhead Goose Bar Ranch Wyoming Albino Ken McLaughlin Idaho Rob McLaughlin Ken Rob Nell Howard Neversummer Range Flicka
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Thunderhead defeats Albino stallion in valley battle

In a dawn confrontation Thunderhead and the Albino clash for control of a mare herd. Thunderhead overpowers the older stallion, kills him, and asserts dominion, guiding the captured mares back toward Ken as the rhythm of the valley quiets.

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Thunderhead the horse runs wild in Wyoming chase

Ken Mclaughlin, wannabe racer from the Goose Bar ranch, faces a new meet in Idaho as Thunderhead eludes control a wild herd led by an Albino horse. In a dramatic clash Thunderhead kills the Albino, then after a fierce pursuit, bucks Ken and vanishes into the mountains. Rob McLaughlin sells horses to raise sheep while Ken and Howard pursue the famed steed.

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Thunderhead the Throwback Faces a Long Return Home

Rob and Ken reflect on the wild valley and Thunderhead the Throwback as they recount Ken’s ordeal chasing the mare band. Thunderhead’s ferocity and the Albino horse’s legend loom large while Ken contemplates rescue, fate, and a hopeful return.

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