Ken Maynard stars as a roving cowboy who tells the tale of taming the stallion that inspired the titular poem.
After Sheriff Ken puts money in the safe, his brother Clem gives Rawhide the combination. With the money gone the disgruntled townsmen make Boots Sheriff and lock up Ken. Clem, now a prisoner of Rawhide, has a change of heart and sends Ken a message with the outlaw's location. Ken escapes by impersonating the saloon entertainer and rides for the hangout.
A young monarch, bored with responsibility and craving excitement, invites a traveling rodeo show to perform at his palace.
