Michael Johnston bids farewell as he leaves the Historic Western Hotel saloon atop Scar, a 15-year-old gelding, on June 29. Hotel co-owner Rosemarie Pieper said it's her understanding that in the past miners, cowboys and others rode their horses into the saloon for a drink. Johnston said he hopes to do a bit of historical re-enactment with Scar at the Western Hotel on a regular basis this month. Plaindealer photo by Mike Wiggins
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Stop us if youâve heard this one before. A horse walks into a bar …
The long-legged guest strode up to the building’s entrance, then hesitated.
He’s accustomed to being the center of attention, with his dark hair and large, gentle eyes. He’s especially popular with the younger crowd. But this time, something made him pause. Maybe it was the small gathering awaiting his arrival. Maybe because it was a bit dark inside and not easy to see.
His partner waited patiently, then gave him a nudge of encouragement.
That was all he needed. The guest — he g...
