Asher Crowley – 2008 Working Cowboy

Crowley was born on the Chromo Ranch near Pagosa Springs, Colo., on July 17, 1904. He began riding horseback at 2 years old, competed in his first rodeo at 16 and began roping competitions at 18.
Although Crowley got an early start on his career, many of his accomplishments came after the traditional age of retirement. In 1966, he began working for Hi Plains Feedlot (later Caprock Industries), where he worked until retiring in 1997 at the age of 92.
Crowley won many awards, including the IFCA World Championship Team Roping in 1984 and the Whimp Hughes Memorial “The Top Hand Award” in 1988 and 1995. He also had the fastest time of 47 teams in the celebrity team toping at the Beef Empire Days in Garden City.
Crowley held memberships in the Leoti Rodeo & Horse Show Club, Leoti Rough Riders, the Wichita County Roping Club, the Wichita County Rodeo Club, Wichita County Fair Board and Parade Committee and the International Feedlot Cowboys Association.
Crowley was also dedicated to his family. He was married to his wife Myrtle for 80 years until his death on May 22, 2007. He also had a son and daughter.

Asher Crowley was born on the Chromo Ranch near Pagosa Springs, Colo., on July 17, 1904. He began riding horseback at two years old, competed in his first rodeo at 16 and began roping competitions at 18.

Although Crowley got an early start on his career, many of his accomplishments came after the traditional age of retirement. In 1966, he began working for Hi Plains Feedlot (later Caprock Industries), where he worked until retiring in 1997 at the age of 92.

Crowley won many awards, including the IFCA World Championship Team Roping in 1984 and the Whimp Hughes Memorial “The Top Hand Award” in 1988 and 1995. He also had the fastest time of 47 teams in the celebrity team toping at the Beef Empire Days in Garden City.

Crowley held memberships in the Leoti Rodeo & Horse Show Club, Leoti Rough Riders, the Wichita County Roping Club, the Wichita County Rodeo Club, Wichita County Fair Board and Parade Committee and the International Feedlot Cowboys Association.

Crowley was also dedicated to his family. He was married to his wife Myrtle for 80 years until his death on May 22, 2007. He also had a son and daughter.