Five Interesting Cowboy Terms You Need to Know
Have you ever heard a particular cowboy term and wondered what it meant or where it came from? Well, if … Continue reading Five Interesting Cowboy Terms You Need to Know
Author: Chip Schweiger, The Cowboy Accountant™
I’m a full-time CPA and a part-time cowboy, aspiring horseman, cast-iron cooker, and cowboy wisdom enthusiast. Together with my horse, Whiskey, we tell the stories of the American West and the Cowboys who feed a nation. The world needs more cowboys, so I’ve partnered with Medium, one of the premier blogging platforms, to share the history of the American Cowboy with a broader audience.
The Western Spur
If there is one thing that defines a cowboy, it’s the jingle-jangle of his spurs “singing.” Yes, the western spur … Continue reading The Western Spur
A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer
by S. Omar Barker (1895-1985) Continue reading A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer
The Western Saddle
A most personal and essential tool for getting between two points while horseback. Continue reading The Western Saddle
Lone Star Law
A true, accurate and fair history of the Texas Rangers. Continue reading Lone Star Law
Quanah Parker: The Last Chief of the Comanche
The Comanche are a proud people, not unlike other tribes of Native Americans. What separates the Comanche, though, from other … Continue reading Quanah Parker: The Last Chief of the Comanche
The Reality of Guns and the Wild West
The Old West conjures up all sorts of imagery, but most often the term involves imagery of prospectors, horses, pueblos, … Continue reading The Reality of Guns and the Wild West
Cowboy Gear: Your Guide to Western Chaps
If you’ve ever wondered about those sturdy leather leg coverings you see cowboys wearing, well, you’ve come to the right … Continue reading Cowboy Gear: Your Guide to Western Chaps
Miracle on Miracle
Jimmy Griffin is a lawyer in Houston, Texas. While admittedly not a horseman, he nonetheless promised he would attend his first horse training session recently. In his narrative, and in his words, Jimmy shares his thoughts from that day. Continue reading Miracle on Miracle
Why Charlie Russell is the Most Influential Western Artist of All Time
Charles Marion Russell, also known as C. M. Russell, Charlie Russell, and “Kid” Russell, was an American artist of the … Continue reading Why Charlie Russell is the Most Influential Western Artist of All Time
