This high quality photograph of a Texas Longhorn includes the folowing text:
"Originating from Spanish cattle brought over by Christopher Columbus, this mighty breed became the original backbone of the pioneer cattle industry. Tenacious and hardy, they could survive the western heat and drought, icy winters, ford rivers, and live off of barren land. Millions of head were driven north by early cowboys over perilous routs to reach railroads and a hungry young nation, leaving us with the proud tradition and rich legacy of the old West as we know it."