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Cowboys Wear Wrangler Jeans

By | Clothes

Most cowboys I know wear Wrangler jeans. Why? People who spend a lot of time in the saddle prefer Wranglers, simply because they do not have an inseam. That inseam can get pretty uncomfortable after several hours rubbing on your thighs. From Wikipedia: “The brand is owned by the VF…

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Australian Saddles

By | Tack

Many people prefer Australian style saddles because they weigh less (so are easier to handle) and are comfortable. You see a lot of them with people who only do trail rides and don’t need a big heavy saddle for work. From the Down Under saddle Supply website: “When Australia was…

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Pony Express

By | Uncategorized

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express. The Pony Express ran all day and night through summer and winter. There were only 183 men that rode for the Pony Express. The average rider was 20, the youngest rider was 11 and the oldest rider was in his mid…

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Shorthorn Cattle

By | Cattle

From the Oklahoma Agriculture Breeds website: “The Shorthorn Breed of Cattle originated on the northeastern coast of England in the counties of Northcumberland, Durham, York, and Lincoln. These counties all touch the North Sea and lie between the Cheviot Hills and the middle part of England. The first real development…

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