Due to the vast acreage of the Bluebonnet Plant, mounted patrols were required to maintain security and safety of the property. The Gypsum Company, hired local experienced horsemen for the job. In their off time, the mounted patrol put on multiple rodeos to demonstrate their skills, which included bronc and bull riding. Bluebonnet employees could attend free of charge and wounded veterans as well as soldiers from the nearby airfield attended as honored guests.