Category: Western History
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Breaking Trail: Ruth Roach
Known as “The World’s Most Beautiful Cowgirl,” Ruth Roach was born in 1896 at Excelsior Springs, Missouri. She learned to ride on her uncle’s donkeys and then joined the 101 Ranch Wild West Show at the age of sixteen. She married Buck Roach in 1914. Ruth entered her first rodeo…
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Cattle Raisers Museum: Fort Worth, TX
Hey, friend – welcome back to another post! Today, we’re talking about the Cattle Raisers Museum inside the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History in the Cultural District. Let’s get started! Mission Statement: “The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation’s mission is to preserve, promote and protect the rich heritage…
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Stockyards Museum: Fort Worth, TX
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post! Today, I want to show you around the Stockyards Museum located in the historic Fort Worth, Texas Stockyards. Let’s get started! I have heard people say that the cattle industry made Fort Worth, but I am inclined to believe that Fort Worth had…
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Breaking Trail: Tad Barnes Lucas
Barbara Barnes, better known as “Tad Lucas” was born in 1902. She grew up around Cody, Nebraska learning to ride horses. She was given the nickname “Tadpole” as a baby and it was eventually shortened to “Tad.” Tad would become one of the most fearless and innovative trick riders in…
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