by chris@rosepapacreative.com | Apr 30, 2023 | Inductees, Rodeo Pre-1970s
Raymond Duane Gilstad was born May 8, 1934, to Edgar and Effie Gilstad, and spent his entire life on the McKenzie County farmstead where he and twelve siblings were raised. He married Linda Ewen of Watford City, ND, on May 31, 1957. Ray worked as a farmhand and on...
by chris@rosepapacreative.com | May 12, 2022 | Inductees, Rodeo Pre-1970s
Freddie’s enthusiasm for the sport of cowboys began when he won a blue ribbon at the New Salem Horse show in the Pleasure Horse Class when he was 10 years old. After winning his first prize he built a chute at the old Kist Livestock Sales Ring in South Mandan....
by chris@rosepapacreative.com | Apr 3, 2022 | Inductees, Rodeo Pre-1970s
Dale Carlson was born August 12, 1940, in Minot, ND where he grew up and graduated from Minot High School in 1958. Dale dreamed of being a cowboy since he was a small boy and spent hours roping the back of a chair in his attic bedroom. With the help of Sonny Ehr and...
by chris@rosepapacreative.com | Apr 3, 2022 | Inductees, Rodeo Pre-1970s
Carroll F. Johnston was born on January 24, 1935, in Watford City, North Dakota. He was the firstborn son of Andrew and Leva (Thompson) Johnston. After the death of his father in a barn fire in 1939, Carroll went to live with his Uncle Ben, where he learned the way of...
by chris@rosepapacreative.com | Apr 3, 2022 | Inductees, Rodeo Pre-1970s
From rodeo rider to horse trainer to self-employed business man, Gary Graham achieved success and accomplished championship goals during his lifetime. He was born August 6, 1945 at Minot, N.D., the son of the late Robert and Harriett (Foss) Graham. He graduated from...
