Montie Montana facts for kids
Montie Montana was a famous cowboy who was great at trick riding and trick roping. He was also an actor and stuntman. His real name was Owen Harlen Mickel, and he was born on June 21, 1910. He became so well-known that he was added to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1994.
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Montie Montana's Life
Montie Montana was born in Wolf Point, Montana, in 1910. He loved horses and performing. He became famous for his amazing skills with horses and ropes.
The Rose Parade Star
Montie was a regular at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Los Angeles, California. He appeared in the parade more than 60 times! People watching on TV would see him waving from his special silver saddle. He was a familiar and friendly face for many years.
Visiting Schools with Rex
Montie Montana often visited elementary schools with his horse, Rex. He would put special rubber horseshoes on Rex so the horse wouldn't slip on the asphalt playgrounds. Montie would show off his incredible rope tricks, both while riding Rex and standing on the ground. After his shows, he would give out photos of himself and Rex to the students. Imagine seeing a real cowboy and his horse at your school!
A Star on the Walk of Stars
In 1996, Montie Montana received a special honor. He got a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in Palm Springs, California. This is like a special sidewalk where famous people are honored. Montie Montana passed away in 1998 and was buried in Chatsworth, California.
Montie Montana's Acting Career
Besides his rodeo shows, Montie Montana also worked in movies and TV. He was an actor and a stuntman. He appeared in many films, often playing cowboys or performing his trick riding and roping skills. For example, he was a trick roping double for Will Rogers Jr. in the movie The Story of Will Rogers.
Awards and Honors
Montie Montana was recognized for his amazing talents and contributions to the cowboy world. He was inducted into several Halls of Fame:
- 1989: Rodeo Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
- 1990: Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame
- 1994: ProRodeo Hall of Fame
- 1997: Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame
- 2011: Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame
- 2015: Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage
