Wagon
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"Reese Lockett Wagon"
Wagon
Boss: Bill Franks
Assistant Wagon Boss: Marciano Leyva
Mule Skinner: Don Hildebrandt
Biography
Reese Lockett, one of the founders of the Salt Grass Trail Ride, added his wagon to the ride in 1954. At that time the group name was the Brenham Wagon, later to be designated as the Reese Kockett Wagon. Lockett's original wagon has been maintained over the years and is still in use today. Breakfast and dinner meals are still cooked over an open campfire in accordance with Mr. Lockett's wishes. In the fall on 1962, Mr Lockett passed the wagon on to Frank and Alice Lenich, asking they carry on the tradition and originality of the group as long as possible. Alice Lenich has made the ride for 43 years, longer than any other member of this group. Other distinguised riders include Austin County Orecinct 2 Commissiomer Wilbert "Bubba" Frank, Jr. and past Salt Grass Trail Boss Don Hildebrandt, who also serves on the Salt Grass Trail Executive Committee. Currrent Wagon Boss Bill Franks serves as the Salt Grass Utility Boss. Today the Reese Lockett wagon's 30 riders enjoy a wholesome family style atmosphere, while promotong the memory of the original riders of the Salt Grass Trail and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.