Everyone, from bright-eyed kids with sticky fingers to veteran cowboys eager to measure up the next generation of horseflesh, gathered to get up close and personal with some of the top Quarter Horse stallions in the nation.

For today’s Throwback Thursday we decided to delve into the archives to uncover a few trends from the halter horse pen of days gone by. Although there were many fun photos to choose from, in the end, we selected high crown hats, polyester bell bottom pants, and alternative show number placement.