EVENTS
Steer Wrestler
Born at Waco, Texas, in 1913, C. O. Leuschner grew up a cowboy, tending stock near Tilden, also called “Dogtown.” Ike Rude gave Leuschner his nickname in 1931 when he said “Ol’ Slim from Dogtown’s here. It’s gonna be a good show!”
“Dogtown Slim” Leuschner went to England in 1934 with Tex Austin’s rodeo troupe and also competed in bronc riding and bulldogging during the 1930s. Known for his natty attire, Leuschner often bulldogged wearing a coat and tie. He traveled and shared ‘dogging mounts with John and Everett Bowman and Bob Crosby. A broken back in 1938 ended Leuschner’s competitive career, but fortunately, he had recently become a livestock contractor.
Based in Hayward, California, Leuschner’s company, The Wild Bunch, put on rodeos around the Northwest. With his father-in-law, Harry Rowell, he provided stock for the national circuit. He sold out in 1940 and went into training quarter horses and thoroughbreds for racing. C. O. “Dogtown Slim” Leuschner died in 1996.
