When Bull Headed Meets Burro Stubborn
“Feed buckets have gentled as many animals as any tool that man has come up with.”
Loose Latigo
“A loose latigo can turn a rather simple ride into an extreme event.”
Ropes, Ropers and Rope Horses
“Ropes are a tool, just like a gun, or a feed sack, all of which require discretion.”
The Two Event Man
“This cowboy has chosen to enter the wild cow roping contest but his horse has entered the bucking horse event.”
Joyridin'
“Some people enjoy ridin’ when the conditions are in their favor, other fellers enjoy ridin’ no matter what the conditions.”
Men Who Dance in the First Light
“Men who dance in the first light are a bunch of overpaid fools sleeping on the ground, eating more beans than beef, leaving in the dark…”
Makin’ Tracks
“Any excuse will do to get a cowboy to saddle up and go somewhere…”
A Six-Pack Says He'll Turn Her
“Here’s a trick that’s been around a long time, but you won’t see it too often. I’m not sure what you call this maneuver;”
Branding at Wimberly Well
“Lots of different ways to restrain a bovine in order to get his physical adjustments made”
Who’s Herding Who?
“Well, who’s herding who is the way it usually starts out gathering bulls in heavy brush. Bulls come in a wide variety of disposition so you have to be ready”
Listo
“In my book horses rate right behind ladies and dogs on the man chart. They have a lot in common with these other divinely created creatures.”
Takin' the Girls Home
“Takin’ the girls home in the fall after shipping time is the cowboy’s pride.”
Pretty Forked Kid
“I’ve heard it said that a cowboy is born and not made. I’m not sure what that means.”
Champ
“Some horses have to be in the lead all the time. They’re never satisfied being in the middle of the pack and at the back is plum out of the question.”
Red Sky Take Warning
“Cowboys and Sailors have a lot in common. Sometimes when a storm is brewing, about all you can do is batten down the hatches and try to ride it out.”
La Reyna
“The “burro lady” and I spent a lot of time together in west Texas. We never rode together but I spent a lot of time thinking about her”
Mr. Sharp Horn
“We were gathering bulls to sell to a rodeo contractor and had about reached our time limit for the delivery date.”
Keep Your Eyes on Flaxy
“Keep Your Eyes on Flaxy…That is what I was telling myself while this little episode was unfolding. It’s Spring and Flaxy has had the winter off.”
My Friend Uncle Arb
“Uncle Arb was my friend. He was born in Texas, raised in Arizona, then moved back to Texas and that is when we became friends and neighbors.”
He Should Have Called In Sick
“Some cowboys try to cover all the bases at once. They’re trying to punch cows and get rich at the same time.”
James Kenney and The Cowboy Way
“Making a cowboy is kinda like making a cake. There are a lot of different ingredients that go into creating both of these little delicacies.”
Midnight Rider
“It was late one evening on the fall works. We were running behind schedule so our commute home was a long and late one.”
Sweet Talkin’s Over Part 1
“The cow business has a long history of profit and loss and this little story is a small example of this illusive pursuit.”
Sweet Talkin's Over Part 2
“Looking for my run away cow, where did she go? I left the house expecting to run into the black motley-faced cow not too far from where I last saw her.”
Sweet Talkin’s Over Part 3
“As I returned to camp, I thought of all the different things that had happened during the past year. There was a long list of circumstances…”
Hey Bull!
“Gathering remnant with a crew of dogs has always been a favorite chore of mine.”
Eagles Hate to Bathe
“It was January 19, 1975, a cold front was in full force and the temperature was dropping fast but the wind was blowing even faster.”