Randall County Sheriffs Posse

The Randall County Sheriff’s Posse was created in 1960. The by-laws were based off of the Terry County Sheriff’s Posses Association, Inc. RCSP was a member of the American Association of Sheriff’s Posses and Riding Clubs. The updated purpose stated in Article II of the by-laws is as follows:

The purpose of this organization shall be: To foster interest among its members
for keeping alive the true tradition of the Old West, a sacred heritage to all Texans.
To promote good fellowship, good sportsmanship, good horsemanship, and a greater
interest both socially and civically in our community and the Panhandle of Texas.
To promote equine safety for horse and rider and humane care and handling of horses.
RCSP By-Laws

To assist the High Sheriff, upon his request, with any emergency deemed
necessary by his office. To conduct Mounted Search and Rescue missions
in and around Randall County and the Panhandle of Texas, and, upon request,
to work with other Sheriff’s Posse’s and Mounted Search and Rescue Units in
Texas and adjoining States. Although we may on occasion be asked by the
Randall County Sheriff’s Office for assistance, we are not law enforcement
officers or sheriff’s deputies. In addition, the Randall County Sheriff’s Posse
shall provide other community services, including but not limited to:
Working with state and local agencies to evacuate horses and other livestock
during high-risk fire season. Participation in Parades and Rodeo Grand Entries.
Providing event parking control and parking security for public events, including
those at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Participation in various local charities and
charitable events. We are volunteer men and women and members include
both professional and vocational horsemen and women with varying skill levels.
This being a civic organization no profit from any activity shall ever accrue
to any individual member of the organization in any manner, but shall be used
exclusively to further the purposes above mentioned.

This being a civic organization no profit from any activity whatsoever shall ever
accrue to any individual member of the organization in any manner, but shall be
used exclusively to further the purposes above mentioned. Original members,
board of directors, Canyon Jaycees, and many businesses in the city of Canyon
contributed funds and supplies to build the RCSP arena. Dues were $10 to join
the club. There were approximately 50 members and their families.
The first board of directors member were:

R.B. Allen President
Earl Reynolds Vice-President
W.B. Clifford Secretary-Treasurer
Carl C. Ayers Board Member
John Carlile Board Member
Sheriff L.S. Johnston Honorary Chairman of the Board