 I rate this episode ★★★★★ stars for EXCELLENT. One of Ian Martin's best mystery stories. A dramatic beginning, compelling plot points, the haunting symbolism of the blue roan stallion, and best of all: a surprising ending that no one would expect (the surprising ending is revealed at the 39:55 mark). The title is good, another way to title it would be "The Half-Breed." Sound effects to the stallion neighing, echoes of the hooves galloping, vultures, howling wind, farm animals, doors, footsteps, trains at Miller's Junction, luggage, horse wagons, bar patrons, and the gunshots were very effective. The music as well with its dramatic and compelling tunes where the feelings of love, hatred, agony, and even death can be spotted at any turn in this story. In our Host's Prologue, E.G. Marshall begins with the authentic era of the old West. In ACT-1, he informs the CBSRMT listeners that there was a time period where it was Cowboys VS Indians and our main character is both. In ACT-2, our Host knows that our main character is a man of principle, but may have signed his death warrant. In ACT-3, after revealing the shocking conclusion, E.G. Marshall states that, "Prejudice and bigotry die hard." A lesson never to be ignored. In his Epilogue, he points out that Life is a constant change and challenge (another lesson to be learned from this episode). Finally, our cast: Tony Roberts (as Dan Bowles a.k.a. Little Buffalo), Rosemary Rice (as Dan's Mother and Mercy Chalmers), Earl Hammond (as Hale Chalmers), and Joe Silver (as Mike "Black Mike" Patterson). These 4 were magnificent in their performances. Joe Silver was perfect to be the villain, Earl Hammond had a great cowboy accent, Rosemary Rice had a delicate voice to play the daughter and mother, and Tony Roberts acted in one of his best roles ever on CBSRMT. If you're looking for mystery stories that involve the old West or even searching for tales involving Horses, this one's for you. Until next time…pleasant dreams. =^D