Wagon
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"Independent Riders"
Wagon
Boss: Buddy Jones
Assistant Wagon Boss: Shane Linnell
Mule Skinner: Buddy Jones & Shane Linnell
Biography
The 59 Independent wagon joined the Salt Grass Trail in the early 1970's and the wagon's history goes back farthur than any of its present members. The wagon has 15 riders and are led by Wagon Boss Buddy Jones. Don Carpenter is the wagon's oldest rider, and Melody Aldridge has made the ride for 28 years, longer than any other member. Travis Williamson is the group's youngest rider at 8 years old.