Do you have those days when nothing is going right?
The day is finally here for the big trail ride that you have looked forward to for weeks. You go out to load up your horse and he’s thrown a shoe ... and your horse shoer is no where to be found???
You cut your hay and it rains that night. Weatherman didn’t get it right again did he???
Or the one we really hate: You had to get off your horse because he refused to cross the creek, so your boots got wet showing him how it’s done, and they didn’t dry out over night???
Well, we have days like that too here at Double B Acres and we have learned, YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR!
We found this book and it’s high on our recommendation list for the occasions when it’s a little hard to find that sense of humor. You can’t help but find it after you sit down and read a few pages of Ms. Morris’ "The Cowboy Life". Along with the humor she interjects, she also gives you some great history lessons and very useful tips. We are going to give you a preview, but you really should ride on out to your nearest bookstore and pick this one up! (And no, we're not going to get a red cent for plugging the book.) Ms. Morris, Double B Acres thanks you for writing, "The Cowboy Life" - it’s been around our campfire many nights.
Never walk when you can ride and never stand when you can sit.
Behind every successful rancher is a wife who works in town.
A cowboy who says he’s never been throwed ain’t telling the truth.
It’s a big mistake to drive black cattle in the dark.
A horse in the corral is worth two in the bush.
ALWAYS drink upstream from the herd.
Only a fool argues with a skunk, a mule, or a cook.
Don’t squat with your spurs on.
It takes a lot of wet saddles to train a horse.
Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction.
Horses are only afraid of two things - things that move and things that don’t.
Never work for a man with electricity in his barn - you’ll be up all night. (Been there - done that)
If you’re in this business to make money, you better have your head examined.
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and HANG ON!
And: How to be a good dude:
- Don’t argue with the wrangler.
- Listen and learn.
- Stay on the trail.
- Don’t gallop past horses moving at a slower gait.
- Respect nature
- Above all else, don’t criticize the cook
"A Cowboy's Life" Credits
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Randy's Pics
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The following are all Herb Mignery Cartoons (featured monthly)
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Buck's Pics
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Bobbie's Pics
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