Coming from humble beginnings in Smiths Falls, Ontario, and driving mainly on the Eastern Ontario fair circuit, the late Ross Curran would become a leading driver at Rideau Carleton, Connaught Park, Richelieu Park, and, eventually, on the Ontario Jockey Club tracks as well. He was known as ‘The Cowboy’ due to his ability to handle rambunctious horses, but at times he was a bit of a cowboy away from the horses too. Here we found a handful of Curran’s old friends and family, and asked them to share a few stories about The Cowboy, so our readers would have a chance to get to know him as well. By Chris Lomon.