Galisteo is a small town (population 265) five miles south of our home in New Mexico. The 1896 settlement was where the Spanish setup their operations when they returned to New Mexico after the 1860 Indian Revolt. For the past 39 years Galisteo resident Rudy Sena, his extended family and volunteers have put on a [...]
Today is National Day of the Cowboy! I posted a blog entry last year regarding this day that you can read by clicking HERE.
Dirt, mud and dust, Bibles and beer outlaws, barbed wire, saddles and steer it’s a simple life sacred ground hard times, high winds can’t bring us down in cowboy town, yeah, cowboy town that’s where I’m from, cowboy town we wear our boots to dinner drive our trucks to church solid as a rock, salt [...]
Today’s guest blogger is Bethany Braley, Executive Director and Publisher of the National Day of the Cowboy program. This year the Day of the Cowboy will be July 24, 2010. I think this is an important day and a good opportunity to let the public know more about the western lifestyle. If your community doesn’t [...]
Many young cowboys and cowgirls have their first ride on a sheep (called mutton busting) which are often as fast as a bull but don’t buck much and are a lot closer to the ground. And many youngsters find a way to get on a calf and go for a short ride without asking Mom [...]
1. The highest badge of honor a person can wear is honesty. Be mindful at all times. 2. Your parents are the best friends you have. Listen to them and obey their instructions. 3. If you want to be respected, you must respect others. Show good manners in every way. 4. Only through hard work [...]
Back in November I wrote that the Roy Rogers Museum was closing. From the High Noon website: The definitive and final sale of the important and iconic property from the museum will be sold this July. This sale will include Edward H Bohlin silver parade saddles, Roy’s autographed sports memorabilia, costuming (Nudie’s and other clothing [...]
From the Professional Bull Riders Website: “Thirty talented cowboys share a common bond of not only courage, strength, and victory, but also honor. As a reward for their dedication and support of the sport of professional bull riding they have been inducted into the Professional Bull Riders Ring of Honor. The Ring of Honor has [...]
One of the most creative and entertaining western writers is Baxter Black. He writes a humorous monthly column for Western Horseman magazine, appears on RFD-TV with his show Baxter’s Out There, has written books, and is a guest at many western events. His weekly radio program, Baxter Black on Monday, is now heard on over [...]
For those who live the cowboy lifestyle a wedding with a western theme seems appropriate. Western Brides can help you out. They have wedding gowns, formal attire for the men, bridal boots, hats, cake tops, guest books, unity candles, flower baskets, toasting flutes……well you get the idea. Everything you need ladies. Western Brides is a [...]
Back in December I posted some early pictures and got a lot of feedback asking if there were more. As many of you know my father passed on last month and one of my tasks as eldest son has been to go through all of his family pictures. In that process I found a few [...]
One of the most successful horse trainers and clinicians these days is Craig Cameron. He’s been around for quite a while doing his horse thing but television has really allowed the public to see him. I like his RFD-TV Ride Smart series that covers all kinds of interesting things and lately his Extreme Cowboy Race [...]
My parents took us to Crash Corrigan’s Corriganville Ranch when I was about 5 and it was wonderful for a young cowboy. I even got to meet and talk with him. That’s the back of my head in the picture on the left. Ray “Crash” Corrigan (14 February 1902 – 10 August 1976), born Raymond [...]
The non-profit Weatherford, Texas based drill team founded by Trish Lynn (on the right in the picture above) is one of the best in the world. They’re trick riding professionals using castaway horses and they have to spend a lot of time working with them to train them. Trish says it’s a commitment and dedication [...]
I’ve written before about cowboy and songwriter R.W. Hampton. Here he is singing “Born to be a cowboy”. If you have problems seeing the video below click HERE.
From Wikipedia: “Martha Jane Canary-Burke, better known as Calamity Jane (May 1, 1852 – August 1, 1903), was a frontierswoman, prostitute, and professional scout best known for her claim of being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok, but also for having gained fame fighting Native American Indians. She exhibited kindness and compassion towards others, especially [...]
A Cowboy’s Work is Never Done is a song by pop duo Sonny and Cher from their album All I Ever Need Is You. It was released as a single in 1972 and peaked at #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Sonny Bono. If you have problems seeing the [...]
My First Horse Age Four My Brother John (left) And Me
When movie makers need horses, cattle, mules, wagons, etc. they normally rent them. One of the companies doing this is Movin On Livestock located in Southern California and Corrales, New Mexico, owned by Jack Lilley and Clay Lilley. This is a fourth generation livestock barn. They have over 65 years of motion picture experience between [...]
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