Wagon
7
"The Magnificent 7"
Wagon
Boss: Jody Wren
Assistant Wagon Boss: Matt Devine
Mule Skinner: Renee Gressett & "Chalupe" Haynie
Biography
The Magnificent Seven joined the Salt Grass Trail Ride in 1984. The group has about 100 riders and has hosted a number of distinguished guests over the years, including Dr. Red Duke, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Former Texas State Comptroller John Sharp, News anchor Shara Fryer, and Former Texas Secretary of State Jack Rains. Distinguished members of the group are Hoot Gressett, Johnny Montalbano, Steve Watson, Roy Elledge, and Carolyn Faulk. 78-year-old Hoot Gressett is Wagon Seven's oldest rider and has made the Salt Grass Trail Ride longer than any other group member. The Magnificent Seven wagon has won Best Wagon in the Houston Livestock and Rodeo parade 7 times.