Category: Western History
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Breaking Trail: Paul Raymond “Mike” Hastings
Paul Raymond “Mike” Hastings was born in 1891 in Casper, Wyoming. He was the son of Louise and D.A. Hastings. Mike Hastings would go on to become known as the ‘Tarzan’ of bulldoggers in the rodeo world, while others referred to him as the ‘king of bull-doggers.’ He realized he…
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Breaking Trail: Leonard Stroud
Leonard Stroud was born in Monkstown, Texas on December 1, 1893. He was the son of Leona and William Stroud. Leonard competed in saddle and bareback riding, steer roping, bulldogging, trick riding, and trick roping. He was most well-known for his trick riding and trick roping skills. From 1915-1925, Leonard Stroud “was…
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Breaking Trail: Alice Greenough
“But the excitement of the rodeos, the crowds and the thrill of jolting around on a tough horse get into your blood and I guess you just can’t stay away, even if you wanted to.” -Alice Greenough “A Candid Talk With — A Cowgirl…” The Daily News and Intelligencer (Mexico,…
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Breaking Trail: Katherine “Kitty” Wilkes
Katherine “Kitty” Derre was born in New York on July 15, 1899. She was the daughter of Maryann and D.E. Derre. Katherine was a talented bronc rider and had a knack for breaking horses. She would ride them to submission and if she was bucked off she’d hop right back…
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