The quarter horse, which is notable as both a racehorse and the cowboy's mount of choice, is raised in and around Elk City. The breed almost disappeared with the cowboy era but was reintroduced in the 1940s.
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Elk City Chamber of Commerce 1016 E. Airport Industrial Rd. Elk City, OK 73648. Phone:(580)225-0207 or (800)280-0207