Joe Venus as a boy raised near the steel mills of Pittsburgh, PA

Joe Venus, Ute Ranger drill and events team member.

Joe and his palomino quarter horse, Tommy Wig Bar.

Joe Venus, member Salt Lake City Police Palomino Posse

The Ute Rangers and Palomino Posse traveled across western United States performing precision drills at rodeos and parades. They were also called upon to participate in search and rescue missions in the rugged mountains of Utah. Joe's love of cowboys and horses became the focus for his creativity and art talent.

Joe in mock train robbery of the Heber Creeper, Park City, Utah.