A Horsey Holiday for Her Majesty

Queen Elizabeth tours Kentucky farms and Wyoming ranches

She did not step up to the $250 window and bet a bundle at Keeneland, the racecourse in Lexington, Ky. Nor did she twirl any lariats when she visited a splendid cowboy supply shop in Sheridan, Wyo. (pop. 15,146), or shout "Yippee-yi-o-ay-yay" at her home away from home on the range. Nonetheless, to the eager people who got a glimpse of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and Defender of the Faith, during her trip through the American heartland last week, her mere presence was showy...

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