Determined cowboy works cattle through the worst of it

From the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees series

May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026

Brad Wilson hasn't let bad weather or injury keep him from working with cattle and horses. His determination and grit will be honored with an induction into the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame.
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Sandhills cowboy Brad Wilson is nothing if not determined.

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Determined cowboy works cattle through the worst of it

Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees

The 21st annual Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will be June 6 at the 4-H building at the Cherry County …

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