Many people and events shaped the history of Texas


Longhorns. Here is a quick look at some of the leaders. To read more about these fascinating stories, go to www.thetlca.com.


Charles Goodnight Charles Goodnight was one of the 19th century’s most famous cattlemen. Aſter the Civ-


il War, he partnered with Oliver Loving and drove Longhorn cattle to market, blazing the Goodnight-Loving trail in the process. Goodnight recognized that his cattle would follow a dominant steer. He found such a leader, a steer named Old Blue who led thousands of cattle north over a period of eight years. Aſter each trip, Old Blue would be brought back home to prepare for the next cattle drive. In the evenings, he would oſten hover around the campfire to be hand fed by the cowboys.


“When te ranch is in peace, no oter life is more perfect. ” 60 | TEXAS LONGHORN JOURNAL | HERD SIRE EDITION


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