A Cowboy’s Lariat
Most of us can easily recognize a cowboy by his hat, spurs, and the saddled horse from which he swings … Continue reading A Cowboy’s Lariat
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Disappointment and Triumph at the King Ranch
We all face disappointment and we all face challenges. Read Tom Lea’s two-volume masterpiece, The King Ranch, and you’ll learn … Continue reading Disappointment and Triumph at the King Ranch
Why Cowboys Hobble Their Horses
Hobbles date to at least the ancient Egyptians, who depicted their use in hieroglyphics. And while today they are most … Continue reading Why Cowboys Hobble Their Horses
Cowboys and Indians
I spent the other evening relaxing, as I usually do, by watching an old western movie. This one, The Searchers, … Continue reading Cowboys and Indians
What’s a Cowboy’s Most Essential Tool?
The most essential tool the early cowboy used in working livestock was a rather mongrel-like herd animal referred to as … Continue reading What’s a Cowboy’s Most Essential Tool?
What Makes a Cowboy?
A few weeks back I spent some time at a rodeo. And, while being a spectator and fan of rodeo … Continue reading What Makes a Cowboy?
The Code of the West
There’s a lot of negative talk about this young generation coming up. The cowboy in the photo above, however, represents some … Continue reading The Code of the West
Don’t Mess With Cookie
I got to thinking the other day about the people in my personal and professional life who are an absolute necessity … Continue reading Don’t Mess With Cookie
Why Spurs Are For More Than Just Looks
To most any person raised in the city, the cowboy’s jingling spur rowels might appear to be pure pretension, but … Continue reading Why Spurs Are For More Than Just Looks
The Secret Of Why You Should Always Saddle Your Own Horse
There are likely no more important tools of the trade for the working cowboy than his horse and saddle. While … Continue reading The Secret Of Why You Should Always Saddle Your Own Horse
