How old was re Josey?
How old was re Josey?
The legendary R.E. Josey passed away Thursday February 24th at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha Arthur Josey.
How many times did Martha Josey go to the NFR?
Martha Josey qualified for the National Finals Rodeo 11 times on six different horses across four consecutive decades.
When did Martha Josey start barrel racing?
Born in 1938, Martha Josey began her rodeo career in 1964 as a barrel racer, first qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in 1968.
Who is Martha Josey married to?
After attending a rodeo in her teens, Josey became inspired to compete in the sport and began to work with CeBe Reed as a barrel racing horse. Martha married R.E. Josey in 1967, and the pair are still married. He was a three-time AQHA World Champion in calf roping, and now competes in team roping.
What was Josey Wales Horse name?
In the 1976 movie “The Outlaw Josey Wales” the horse Clint Eastwood rode was known as “Parsons” in the film business. Steve McQueen also rode “Parsons” in the 1980 film “Tom Horn”. Rudy Ugland (deceased) was the head wrangler on both of those films.
Who is the youngest NFR barrel racer?
Youngest World Champion Ann Lewis*, 10 years old, 1968 LaTonne Sewalt, 11 years old, 1950 Jackie Jo Perrin, 13 years old, 1977 Charmayne James, 14 years old, 1984 (*Ann was killed, a car accident just prior to the 1968 NFR but maintained her lead, the world standings and was awarded the championship posthumously.)
