Jose Barrera (1876 – 1949) became famous as Wild West showman "Mexican Joe".
Because of his accomplished use of the lariat from horseback, Wild West shows billed him as the greatest trick roper in the world.
He and other performers executed the spectacular "Bailable a Caballo" in which riders and horses danced in pairs to the music of a twelve piece band.
Jose was the Pawnee Bill Ranch foreman, overseeing livestock and agricultural activities.
The country singer Jim Reeves' first big hit in 1953 was called Mexican Joe.