Author Talk & Book Signing: “When Montana Outraced the East”

In partnership with the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Annual Induction Ceremony.
A fascinating afternoon with historian and author Catharine Melin-Moser as she shares stories from her new book, When Montana Outraced the East: The Reign of the Western Thoroughbreds 1886 1900.
Discover how three Montana frontiersmen: Noah Armstrong, Samuel Larabie, and Marcus Daly turned their sights from mining fortunes to a bold and unexpected venture: breeding world-class Thoroughbred racehorses in the rugged high-altitude valleys of the West. Once dismissed by Eastern horsemen as “the verist madness,” their vision overcame tremendous challenges from treacherous winter train delays to long-distance communication struggles to produce equine champions that captured the nation’s attention.
Hear how Montana’s swift Thoroughbreds raced their way into American horse racing history, leaving a legacy of pride and local legend.
Catharine Melin-Moser is an acclaimed Montana historian known for bringing the state’s untold stories to life through meticulous research and captivating storytelling.