Posts in Stockyards

Drovers of the Fort Worth Herd: Keeping Western Heritage Alive

Terran Fleenor Mar. 08, 2023

The city of Fort Worth, Texas has a long and proud history at the center of the story of the American West. From the days of the Chisholm Trail and the great cattle drives of the late 19th century to the modern era of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, the city has always been a hub of western…

History of Black Cowboy and to the Modern-Day Drover

Fort Worth Herd Drover Donald Lee Feb. 03, 2023

Howdy, partners. I’d like to take this time to share with you something that is near and dear to my heart, and that’s the history of the black cowboy. In addition, I’d love to share how the historical events pertaining to them have greatly influenced the modern-day drover. As a drover for the Fort…

Horseback Riding in Fort Worth

Admin Jan. 31, 2023

Comedian Will Rogers once quipped, “A man that don’t love a horse, there is something the matter with him.” Experiencing Fort Worth by horseback is a memorable experience for any occasion, from a romantic date night to corporate team building. See Fort Worth with a little extra horsepower…

Get to Know the Fort Worth Herd: Cowboy Houdini

Admin Jan. 24, 2023

Cowboy Houdini is one of the newest steers you can see at the Fort Worth Herd's twice-daily cattle drives. He just joined the Fort Worth Herd on November 9, 2022, but is already finding his place in the Stockyards. Get to know more about him! STATS Total horn: 8’1” 15.5” diameter Tip To Tip: 6’2”…

Art and Seek: Public Art in Fort Worth

Laurie James Feb. 01, 2022

Someone said that art is everywhere around us, if we only know where to look. In Fort Worth, that's especially true because the city is home to a fairly large blend of traditional and modern art -- and a lot of it's free to the public. Here are 15 public art pieces for your viewing pleasure. 1…

Where to Buy Hats in Fort Worth

Laurie James Jan. 10, 2022

Straw or felt? White, brown, blue, purple, red or iridescent? Just in time for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, here are a dozen places to buy a cowboy hat in Cowtown. Barbara’s Custom Hats features the most amazing gallery of hats in every shape and color imaginable. Whether you’re shopping for…