“Wheel Hoss” is a classic bluegrass instrumental composed by Bill Monroe and first recorded with His Blue Grass Boys in 1954. The title refers to the working horse positioned nearest the wagon wheel in a team, symbolizing the horse that bears the heaviest load. This energetic mandolin showcase became a bluegrass standard, demonstrating Monroe’s virtuosic playing style and his talent for creating memorable instrumentals that capture rural American themes. The tune has been widely covered by bluegrass artists.