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Dr. Joe Armstrong
Season 8 Episode 11
Seventy years ago in 1954, Joe spent his first year on staff as a wrangler at base camp headquarters. Dr. Armstrong went on to have an extremely successful career in the horse and cattle industry as an international judge, educator, breeder, consultant, coach and competitor. He is also a published author of the book titled: The Horseman's Handbook: Horse Ownership, Care & Enjoyment. When asked "Where did you grow up to be a man" Joe responds - it was Philmont Scout Ranch that started it all.
Philmont Experience:
1951 - Trek participant
1952 - Trek participant "Trapping Expedition"
1954 - Wrangler at Base camp
1955 - Wrangler Guided Pack Trip Caravans
1956 - Head Wrangler at newly opened Clark’s Fork Camp
Notable Mentions:
John Stokes
Alex "Boss" Sanchez
Leo Martinez
Jack Ferguson
Virgil Moore
Shorty Martinez
Bill Litrell
CE Alexander
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago