Ann Ayres Western Bronze Art

From the writings of Bonnie McCarroll    ......"My Papa handed me the rein and told me to ride. I covered that bucker from all sides,    for about three seconds.........and awoke in my bed. I heard the sound of spurs, but not like walking, like singing. I hunted for the sound and finally opened my eyes. My Papa was setting across from my bed with one leg crossed over the other. He was spinning his spur in one hand and fumbling his hat in the other. When he saw my eyes open he leaned in and said "you loosened up on your grip, don't do it again, you'll get hurt!" He put his hat on and walked out, leaving me to lick my wounds, in my own good time. And I suspect I will never forget." 

 Bonnie McCarroll, Rodeo Performer, Champion Trick Rider and Saddle Bronc rider. She rode against some of the greatest Cowgirls like Tad Lucas, Mable Strickland,  Fox Hastings, Florence Hughes and many more. She made rodeo history when she championed at  Madison Square Garden, Pendleton Round-Up and Cheyenne Frontier Days.  However, this ride, being thrown from Silver, would be mistakenly remembered by some as her fatal ride, overshadowing her many accomplishments and outstanding personality. In 1924 Bonnie captured the Wimbley Trophy in England. During her short life, her performances in this country and over the pond, leave Bonnie "the greatest rider the world  has ever forgotten".

Well, that is Bonnie McCarroll, one of my many Cowgirls waiting to be delivered from the faded historical black and whites into full 3-demintional bronze figures.

Sculpture of Texas Cowgirl Garlene Tindall Paris, daughter of Velda Tindall,

and one of Oklahoma's Florance Randolph Hughes are near completion.  

Bronze Actor and Artist

Buck Taylor

  of Gunsmoke Fame

"I GOT LOTS OF FRIENDS"

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