A Champion Bull Rider Who Loves To Cut Hair

He’s Greg “Cowboy” Casteel. I met Greg earlier this year and instantly knew there was more to the story of a cowboy opening a unique barber shop just outside the East Gate of Hot Springs Village.

At the beginning of HSV Inside Out, we recorded conversations with people involved in building Hot Springs Village. Capturing their stories was important to record the history of HSV and their history related to this place we love.

Hot Springs Village is full of characters with unique experiences. I’ve met people from all walks of life in the past few years. Cowboy is the first in-depth conversation to showcase how diverse and interesting people are inside Hot Springs Village. Expect more in the future.

Greg became “Cowboy” when he was 13 and met his first professional bull rider. Within a few days, he was aboard his first bull. He’s been riding bulls ever since. Today, he’s a record-setting bull riding champion. And he’s not finished yet. Next year, he’ll aim to set a new record at 63 years old. He also owns Cowboy’s Country Club Private Barber Club, next door to Renaissance Homes’ corporate office, just outside the East Gate. You can call them at (501) 226-7793.

I hope you enjoy his story.