Trainer Farah DeJohnette VLOG "How to Fit your Sidepull" and Audio from Q&A Session!

Here is the audio session you all have been waiting for! Listen to Buckaroo and trainer Farah DeJohnette discuss the Sidepull. Listen to trainer insight and industry leader expertise on this extremely versatile piece of tack. Thank you for you interest. Let us know what you think!

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and Farah's new video How to Fit your Sidepull! A great addition to the videos we have from her, as she explains what to look for, and how to properly fit the Sidepull to your horse to get the best response.




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Women of the 1800s on the Cattle Drive

The experiences of life on the Prairie by the true cowboys, are stories of danger, hardships and true character.

On these adventures were also the women. The tales that follow are their stories of life on the Cattle Drive. Excerpts from the book "The Cowgirls" by Joyce Gibson Roach


A Womens Perspective on The Cattle Drive



Mrs. Amanda Burks of Cotulla Texas, describes how cattle had to be rushed through stretches of timber in order to keep them from scattering, and how during electrical storms "lighting seemed to settle on the ground and creep along like something alive." She survived a hail storm during which she had to tie her horses to keep them from running away with her, and then found herself lost from the group. When she was with t he crew, Amanda often was left alone in camp at night while the men stood alert for stampede.

Amanda saw the great spectacle of fifteen herds lined out waiting to cross the Trinity River and of a stampede caused by Indians in which the Burks's herd was mixed with another.

While many women must have seen prairie fires, probably few ever saw one which started with their own two little hands. Amanda, thinking she would be helpful, decided to build a fire in a dry gully attached to the prairie on either side. It did not take long to set the entire countryside ablaze. Mrs. Burks was impressed that the cowboys did not fuss at her about the fire. In fact she noted that along the trail the men were attentive to her and made a point of hunting surprises of wild fruit and prairie chickens for her.

Mrs. Burks knew what it was to suffer through winter on the plains, but of each of her hardships she said that it helped break the monotony. Some felt sorry for Amanda but her reply was:

"....what women, youthful and full spirit and the love of living, needs sympathy because of availing herself of the opportunity of being with her husband while at his chosen work in the great out-of-door world."




In 1871, Harriet Cluck gathered her three children up along with George, her husband and one thousand head of cattle, headed north from Texas up the Chisholm Trail. The family packed their belongings in an old hack, but Mrs. Cluck kept her spy glass and shotgun always with her.

The journey went smoothly until the herd hit the Red River. The river was flooded and Mrs. Cluck handed her children over to trusted riders while she climbed on behind her husband on his horse to make the crossing.

Mrs. Cluck made it a point to scan the horizon for trouble and one day she found it-rustlers. Helping to load the shotguns, Mrs. Cluck bolstered the courage of younger cowboys by calling out, "If any of you boys are afraid to fight, come here and drive the hack and give me your guns and horse." When the rustlers approached the herd and asked for a tribute, George Cluck replied, "I have sixteen as good fighters under me as ever crossed the Red River and they are all crack shots. When you get ready, open the ball, but us Texans will dance the first set."

No doubt Harriet felt the same way.


I hope you have enjoyed these stories- please check back for more of these amazing stories of Women on the Prairie.




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Farah DeJohnette Training and Buckaroo leather bitless bridle in action!

Here is a video of me working with my horses in my Buckaroo Leather side pull. I can do anything in my sidepull it had become my favorite go to piece of equipment. Join us on sunday feb 21st for a Q&A conference. Message me for details.
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We at Buckaroo are so excited to share this video with our customers and fans! The Q&A event on Sunday is looking to be a big hit. Thank you Farah!

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Bitless Bridles, Bridle Styles & Western/English Riding Q&A Session

Buckaroo and FDHorsetraining Q&A

Do you have questions on what type of leather bridle to use for your horse?
Bitless, Western, and English styles, all have there purposes,
but which style is the right choice for you and your horse?

On Sunday, February 21st you can ask the experts all your leather bridle questions. Buckaroo Leather will be hosting a "Question and Answer" session with Horse Trainer Farah DeJohnette.

Buckaroo Leather invites you, all our loyal fans, customers, Farah's students, and anyone else who has bitless bridle questions to participate. The discussion will be a round table style Q&A all about bridle styles, bitless bridles, English and Western style riding.


We would also encourage feedback on Buckaroo's bridles and Farah's
horse training videos (video link) on the bitless bridle.
Farah will also give her opinions and answer your
training and bridle questions.

Once the Q&A session is complete Buckaroo and Farah will listen to all feedback to try and incorporate what you, are fans and customers are looking for!

This is a great chance to have your bridle and horse training questions answered. Below is the information you will need to be apart of the Q&A Session. We hope you will join us!!!

Buckaroo and FDHorsetraining Q&A

Date:
Sunday, February 21, 2010

Time:
11:00am - 2:00pm

Conference line call in # 712 432 3900 pass code 379697
you will need this pass code to be apart of the Q&A session.

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The Cowboy Code of the West

I would welcome your thoughts and comments on the post I did for The Pony Expression Blog.

I want to Thank The Pony Expression for the opportunity to guest blog on one of my passions THE COWBOY CODE OF THE WEST.

This is the copy of the post from last week...

THE COWBOY SOCIAL WORLD

Over time, the cowboys of the American West developed a personal culture of their own, a blend of frontier and Victorian values that even retained vestiges of chivalry. Such hazardous work in isolated conditions also bred a tradition of self-dependence and individualism, with great value put on personal honesty, exemplified in songs and poetry. Over the years many of us have developed a romance with old west songs, poetry, stories and movies…





I have many fond memories of my grandfather Del, (pictured here) and father telling me family history and stories while taking me fishing and hunting. And not realizing until later in life when it was time to teach my children the values of the code of the west and the cowboy way, how much I had learned from my fore fathers. Important things like how to treat animals, respect guns and their use, and other people. Guns have become a big social issue because it is easy to blame the gun and not the core reason of the person using it and their upbringing…




My grandfathers family the Bradford’s homesteaded (pictured here) in Hemet, California in 1903 in a tent raising cattle and dry farming crops relying on mother nature.






After time and hard work they were able to afford to build a shack and my grandfather was born in 1912.

(Del and Barb on Chip 1919, pictured here)



He had 2 sisters and 2 brothers who all learned family values while doing their many daily chores.





(Plowing in Hemet, pictured here)

As now in tough economic and social times it becomes more apparent how society would benefit from parents and kids of our future taking to heart the values of the code of the west and the cowboy way to the core of their everyday lives. Here is one of my favorite hero’s-

HOPALONG CASSIDY’S CREED FOR AMERICAN BOYS AND GIRLS-

1. The highest badge of honor a person can wear is honesty. Be truthful 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 and study can you succeed. Don’t be lazy.
5. Your good deeds always come to light. So don’t boast or be a show-off.
6. If you waste time or money today, you will regret it tomorrow. Practice thrift in all ways.
7. Many animals are good and loyal companions. Be friendly and kind to them.
8. A strong, healthy body is a precious gift. Be neat and clean.
9. Our country’s laws are made for your protection. Observe them carefully.
10. Children in many foreign lands are less fortunate than you. Be glad and proud you are an American.

DOES A CODE OF THE WEST STILL EXIST?

Self reliance continues to be a Western trait. For the first time since the Civil War, the federal bureaucracy is being seriously challenged. Washington is being asked to prove why it is a more effective trustee of Western lands and their resources than the locals who live, work, and play on those lands. I think welfare especially rankles Westerners because of its implied insult — that men and women are incapable of earning a living on their own, or are unwilling to help those temporarily down on their luck to get back on their feet. In the West I believe there remains a willingness to trust a person rather than trust fine print. Unquestionably, the Westerner’s symbiotic relationship with the land has never been lost. The value placed on the region’s traditional industries, like ranching, has never diminished, even among many urban Westerners. The West was as much a state of mind as it was a historical phenomenon. And the Code? Like I said, it’s unwritten, how are you to prove it still exists?

Quote by: William H. Forbis. The Old West: The Cowboys Time-Life Books. 1973.

I heard about a lot of this after the 911 attacks…

BEING NEIGHBORLY

The story is told of an elderly couple approaching the night clerk in one of Philadelphia ’s older hotels. The man indicated that he and his wife had been looking all over town for a room, but because of a convention, none was to be had.

The night clerk had pity on the couple and, although there was no vacancy in his hotel, offered them his room for the night.

The next morning while the elderly couple was eating breakfast, they asked to see the night clerk. When the clerk arrived, the gentleman astonished him by asking, “How would you like for me to build a big, beautiful, luxurious hotel in the city of New York and make you the general manager?” Astounded, the clerk simply responded, “Wonderful!”

The elderly man introduced himself as John Jacob Astor. The Waldorf-Astoria was built, and the night clerk became its first manager.

Be a good friend and neighbor. It can be a reward to

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A Cowboy Valentines

Valentine's Day is almost here!
Here is a traditional Cowboy poem for your sweetie!
Remember Cowboys' needs were simple!!!!!

A love Poem

My horse is brown,
my dog’s name is Blue.
I feel so lucky to
have someone like you.
Your hair is like cornsilk
blowing in the breeze.
It’s softer than Blue’s
without all the fleas.
Cut from good cloth
like my best longjohns,
You pluck chickens all day
and still sing sweet songs.
I think I’m in love,
and I’m tickled pink.
We go together like, a skunk goes with stink

Be sure to take advantage of our Valentine Special

Don't forget your sweetheart!!!!
Get them what they really want
quality leather horse tack!!

Now Through Feb.14th

Use this code "val20" And receive a 20% discount on any merchandise or gift certificate

Here is a great gift idea to use your 20% discount on-

Our Beautiful Hermann Oak Harness Headstall and matching Split Reins accented w/hand engraved

Silver Hearts.

Item# LH112/LR2844 SPHRT

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