Feb 2026
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Beverly Wilson Bennett Smith

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Rene Bennett, Bridey Flood, Ryan Wasaff, Cindi Proler, McGuire Flood, Maren Flood, and Callan Flood

Hooves to Houston

The Desperados: traditions and tales on the Salt Grass Trail
By Cathy Gordon | January 27, 2026
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Rene Bennett, Beverly Wilson Bennett Smith, Welcome Wilson, Jack Wilson, Pam Francis, Archie Bennett Sr., Joe Bennett, Mandy Bennett Niscavits, Maren Flood, Cindi Wilson Proler, Michele Luke, Dick DeGuerin, Arthur Knaggs
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Salt Grass Trail Riders Parade into Houston: Kicking off Rodeo Season with Style and Spirit

By Pooja Salhotra | February 28, 2025
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Beverly Wilson Bennett Smith, Eli Luke, Michele DeGuerin Luke, Dick DeGuerin, John Burns, Shaun Burns, Taryn Burns, Taylor Burns, Cecilia Herdeg, Maren Flood, Rene Bennett, Liz Pepi, Mark Parmley, Ryan Proler, David Shofner, Elizabeth Patton, Joanne Wilson Shofner, Preston Proler, Margaret Jo Byron, Ryan Wasaff, Rachael Bennett, Archie Bennett III, Logan Niscavits, Mandy Bennett Niscavits, Joe Niscavits

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  • Jack Wilson, Beverly Wilson Bennett Smith, and Welcome Wilson

    HISTORY AND HORSES Siblings Jack Wilson, Beverly Wilson Bennett Smith, and Welcome Wilson started The Desperados in 1980. Beverly was the first female wagon boss of the entire Salt Grass Trail, a former Miss Humble, who was respected for her genteel southern ways, kindness, and ability with horses.

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Jack Wilson, Beverly Wilson Bennett Smith, and Welcome Wilson
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