Category: Western History
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Breaking Trail: Lulu Bell Parr
Lulu Bell Parr was a Wild West show performer who excelled in bronc riding, trick riding, buffalo riding, and sharp shooting. She performed for over fifty years across the United States, England, and South America. Lulu was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on November 14, 1876. She was raised on…
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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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