Range Rider of the Yellowstone (William S. Hart) statue at Logan Airport in Billings, Montana by Charles C Cristadoro

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The "Range Rider of the Yellowstone" is a bronze equestrian statue by Charles C. Cristadoro, located at Logan Airport in Billings, Montana. Modeled from life by William S. Hart and his horse, it was donated by Hart and dedicated in 1927 to commemorate the cattle ranching heritage of the Yellowstone Valley. The statue symbolizes the historic cattle trails and ranching operations that defined the region. It serves as a cultural landmark honoring the American West's ranching history.