JOE HANCOCK

Joe Hancock was bred by John Hancock of Nocona, Texas. There is some controversy as to when he foaled, sometime between 1923 and 1925. His dam was a mare owned by the Hancock family, and his sire was John Wilkins (who was out of Peter McCue). Horsemen of that era always said they could not improve Joe Hancock's confirmation if they were given a pencil and allowed to draw him. Tom Burnett of the 6666/Triangle Ranches was quoted as saying Joe was one of the most outstanding looking horses he'd ever looked at. Joe stood 15.3 hands and was dark brown with a blaze on his face.

Joe was broke to ride as a two-year old and it wasn't long before his owners discovered that he had a world of speed. He was never beaten in a quarter mile race and only once at the half mile. There is no idea how much money was won on Joe, but it has been said that a lot of ranches were bought because of him.

Old time ropers say that Hancocks were big, stout, and tough, with lots of bone. Many ropers today still swear by these hard-working horses. Many of today's Hancock-bred horses still have the typical Hancock confirmation, even after all these years. Many have big feet, good withers, cinched deep, and sure-enough can run. They are durable and can stand up to a lot of hauling.

It has often been said over the years that the only top cowboys not riding Hancocks were those who couldn't get their hands on one. Fourth and fifth generation Hancock horses continue to make outstanding performance horses today, and are noted for their head full of sense, confirmation, and remarkable speed.

The name of Hancock bred horses can be found in the prestigious Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame along such world champions as Shoat Webster and Everett Shaw. Joe Hancock is indeed a legend, and in 1992, he was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame.

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