Helen Kleberg Groves
Texas horsewoman and cattle rancher.
About Helen Kleberg Groves
Lived 1927 – 2022 (aged 94).
Helen Kleberg Groves (October 20, 1927 – May 6, 2022) was a horsewoman and cattle rancher dubbed the "First Lady of Cutting" by the San Antonio Express-News and inducted in 1988 into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. In 1946, she led the King Ranch's Thoroughbred racehorse, Assault, into the winner's circle after his Triple Crown victory in the Preakness. Groves attended all three of his Triple Crown races. Assault was, and still is, the only Texas-bred winner of the Triple Crown.
Helen Kleberg was the only child of Robert J. Kleberg III and Helen Campbell Kleberg. Robert Kleberg Jr. was the son of Robert Kleberg and Alice King-Kleberg, who was the daughter of Henrietta and Richard King, founder of the King Ranch. Her father developed the Santa Gertrudis breed of cattle. The role played by Elizabeth Taylor in the movie Giant was modeled after her mother.
Helen was raised on the King Ranch which was headquartered in Kingsville, Texas. She attended Vassar College.
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Who was Helen Kleberg Groves?
Texas horsewoman and cattle rancher.
When was Helen Kleberg Groves born?
Helen Kleberg Groves was born on 20 October 1927 in Kingsville, Texas.
When did Helen Kleberg Groves die?
Helen Kleberg Groves died on 6 May 2022 in San Antonio.
What was Helen Kleberg Groves known for?
Helen Kleberg Groves was known for American Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred.
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