High Point Horse Gene Rambo Leads 1965 Texas Cowboy Reunion Show
Gene Rambo a 10 year old gelding owned by Pat Merriott Murphy of Ira and ridden by Linda Merriott Gist was named high point horse. Bright Man owned and ridden by Roger Davis of Waco won grand champion reining and first in senior reining. Reserve reining went to Speedy Glow owned by Joe Bob White of Dallas. Poco Man Dan owned by Roy and Lanelle Yates of Amarillo took grand champion Western Pleasure. Pretty Cobina owned by Paul Lace of Grapevine was reserve Western Pleasure and won junior Western Pleasure. Hollywood Linn owned and ridden by Gayle Bourland of Wichita Falls was top cutting. Dee Holly Johnny owned by Burnett Estate and ridden by Leroy Ashcroft was reserve cutting in junior. Elo owned and ridden by Pat Merriott Murphy won the barrel racing runoff. Demand owned by C C Beaird of Lamesa and ridden by Margaret Brewer tied for first in barrel racing. Donna Renfro rode Sunny Britches to pole bending crown.
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High Point
Gene Rambo
Pat Merriott Murphy
Ira
Linda Merriott Gist
Bright Man
Roger Davis
Waco
Brightman
Speedy Glow
Joe Bob White
Dallas
Poco Man Dan
Roy and
Lanelle Yates
Amarillo
Pretty Cobina
Paul Lace
Grapevine
Hollywood Linn
Gayle Bourland
Wichita Falls
Dee Holly Johnny
Burnett Estate
Leroy Ashcroft
Elo
Demand
C. C. Beaird
Lamesa
Margaret Brewer
H S U Cowboy Band Rejoins Texas Cowboy Reunion
The Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Band returns for the 36th Texas Cowboy Reunion. Band director Marion McGlure leads the colorful group as they march in the parade and perform in the arena, a West Texas festive staple. The article notes their regular appearances since the reunion's early years. The piece also mentions an 1850 patent for a mechanical cotton picking device.
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Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Band
West Texas
Bronc Riders Face A Range Of Bucking Types
In Stamford Texas June 30 1966 riders must cope with saddle bronc and bareback events each with distinct buck patterns. Descriptions include crow hop pile driver side winder and sunfishing plus unpredictable killers and blind buckers that test strength balance and timing.
Old Time Ropers Vie For Saddle At Texas Reunion
Cowboys aged 55 and over compete in the Annual Texas Cowboy Reunion Calf Roping contest. Last year winner J F E King of Amarillo posted two calves in 32 seconds. The champion earns a specially made saddle, second place silver mounted spurs. Elims set for July 4 with eight finalists in the afternoon.
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J. F E. King
Amarillo
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