Hash Renfrew makes his appearance when Roland, Cuthbert and Alain introduce themselves to the mayor in Hambry. He is one of the Horseman's Association's most influential members and informs Roland that the horse bloodlines are claryfying well with three out of five new borns now being normal threaded stock. He is the owner of the Lazy Susan Ranch, one of the largest ranches situated along the edge of the Bad Grass and allows Roland, Cuthbert and Alain to stay at Bar K during their stay in Mejis.