Montana was the 41st state in the USA; it became a state in 1889. The Montana flag shows the state seal on a blue rectangle with yellow edges. The look of the flag was copied from one taken into battle during the Spanish-American War in 1898 by Montana Volunteers. The name "MONTANA" wasn't added until 1981. Montana is a vast and varied state of mountains, canyons, river valleys, forests, grassy plains, badlands, and caverns. Its Big Sky covers a land area of more than 147,000 square miles, making Montana the fourth largest state in the nation. Horseback rides, summer pack trips, hunting, fishing, and photo trips can be found in Big Sky Country. Many sites are located near some of the finest outdoor recreation areas in the state. The Arabian Horse Show has been an annual event in Montana for over 20 years. The Governor's Cup All Breed Horse Show is the longest running horse show in Montana. It is an all breeds horse show for English, Western, halter and trail. http://directory.localriding.com/%cat_tags%/ en-us Hawley Mountain Guest Ranch offers Horseback rides in breathtaking scenery. Rugged landscapes and crisp outdoor air and warm sun on your back. Watching birds, wildlife, and wildflowers in what can only be described as heaven. If this description sounds enticing to you, read on. A Montana horseback riding vacation might be just the vacation you crave. Experience Montana at our dude ranch in the middle of a million acre pristine wilderness just north of Yellowstone Park. Enjoy a different kind of vacation spot, a place of quiet solitude to get away from the distractions of the world http://www.hawleymountain.com 2.00 The National Equestrian Center provides indoor and outdoor space for a variety of events.- Club Level: The Mezzanine Club Level is available for rent for meetings, banquets and private parties. The room holds up to 250 people and offers a panoramic view of the main arena. Catering may be arranged through the NEC or privately. Contact us to make your reservations today. <br><br> Arena A provides a 120' x 240' indoor arena with seating for 1750 and an additional indoor 100' x 200' warm-up arena. <br><br> Arena B provides a 140' x 225' indoor arena with seating for 600 and an additional indoor 60' x 200' warm-up arena. <br><br> A 240' x 700' outdoor arena with all weather footing can provide up to 3 arenas. <br><br> Seven (7) fully enclosed stable barns provide a total of 652 stalls with restrooms, showers, and wash racks available in five of the barns. <br><br> 65 RV hook-ups with water and electric are available with plans for future expansion. Dump services available upon request. <br><br> 10 outdoor paddocks for turn out. <br><br> Outdoor lunging area with all weather footing. <br><br> Courteous, professional, & accommodating staff. http://www.thenationalequestriancenter.com/ 1.00