Branding 6/10/07

[Tap]

Naw, Tap .....We don't like mice, we'd a' made you help rope.

You two think the same. :wink:

Might just have to make it over that way to "help" you guys sometime when you get together.

Oh, and JB, I thought you looked good with the buckaroo crease.

 

[Jinglebob]

I just notice things like that -- it looked longer than the 35's you'll see alot here.
Maybe we ride faster horses
:lol: :roll: :lol: 8)

O, ho hohohohoho. :wink:

To the uninitiated, we do not want to knock pounds off from cattle. That is what we sell. Any pounds we knock off, will never be re-gained. Just new pounds that they would have gained anyway.

Sooo, when you have more rope to work with, you can take a dally and slooooow the critter down, instead of taking a wrap around rubber and jerking them to the ground. Not that that can't or don't happen, but you have a choice. You will notice the mule hide wrap on the horn of my saddle.

Also you can rope a critter and dally up about halfway or less on the rope and step off the horse while holding onto the tail of the rope, go take the rope in hand on the critter and throw yourself some slack and turn said critter free. All the time maintaining control of the rope and critter.

With a longer rope, you get more choices. :wink:

Tho' in a corral situation like we had, it's not really necessary or even handy at times, but darn it, I am not going to cut my rope off short, just so I can have less to carry. 'Sides, packin' all that rope makes your left arm stronger. :wink:

In a different situation I would advise a shorter rope and even tying off to the horn. It's all about choices. And it's all good. No one style has all of the advantages. And nothing is perfect.

As to the horses speed you have, we prefer to work our cattle so as to not have to outrun them. We just try to out think them and then they don't get run around, thereby knocking pounds off. :wink:

Ever use a rawhide reata? You need to dally and slide the gutline so as to not to break it. It can take a strong pull, but not a very hard jerk.

Also with a long, small diameter rope or reata, it is possible to make some long throws outside of the critters flight zones, thereby not causing them undo panic, instead of milling thru' the bunch and working them up.
I always thought it was best to rope the cattle on the outside of the herd as much as possible so as to not bother the rest.

But hey, what do I know?

Check out some of the ladies pictures at www.buckaroocountry.com under ranch roping.

Any other questions? :wink: :lol: :lol:

Sorry you asked? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Julie]

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Were you a lawyer in a previous life?
Sure was easy to push that button!! :evil:

We have too much brush to need a long rope -- and I agree with all your assessments and excuses -- the question wasn't intended to start a range war -- :lol: :lol: :lol:

Actually, saw a deal this past weekend I'd missed in operations --
They would ride through the newly arrived yearlings..see one that needed doctoring, and instead of the whooppee ei oh ty ah the pilgrims think need done to rope a calf, they shoot it with a dart of rompin I think it was --wait a bit...then ride in slow, head, heal and doctor --and no one got stirred up, not pounds run off, no fences mowed over.

 

[Jinglebob]

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Were you a lawyer in a previous life?

NO, I JUST LIKE TO ARTICULATE MY THOUGHTS. AND I'VE ANSWERED THIS ONE A LOT OF TIMES!
Sure was easy to push that button!! :evil:

We have too much brush to need a long rope -- and I agree with all your assessments and excuses -- the question wasn't intended to start a range war -- :lol: :lol: :lol:
I'VE TALKED TO QUITE A FEW BRUSH HANDS WHO ARE SEEING A GOOD USE FOR A LONGER ROPE.

Actually, saw a deal this past weekend I'd missed in operations --
They would ride through the newly arrived yearlings..see one that needed doctoring, and instead of the whooppee ei oh ty ah the pilgrims think need done to rope a calf, they shoot it with a dart of rompin I think it was --wait a bit...then ride in slow, head, heal and doctor --and no one got stirred up, not pounds run off, no fences mowed over.
WE SOMETIMES USE A CROSSBOW WITH A MEDICATED DART. AS LONG AS YOU DON'T MISS, IT CAN BE PRETTY EFFICIENT, BUT NOT NEARLY AS MUCH FUN. EXCEPT ON BULLS. IT'S WAAAAY MORE FUN ON BULLS :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
AND IF YOU DON'T RIP AND TEAR AND WRECK SOME FENCE, ARE YOU REALLY HAVING ANY FUN?:wink:

 

[Tap]

I agree JB. I've had not enough rope a few times, but never too much.

 

[Canadian_Cowgirl]

Awesome Pictures! JB I love them!!! Cute Grandboys to!! So did all y'all have fun??


Katy

 

[Jinglebob]

Awesome Pictures! JB I love them!!! Cute Grandboys to!! So did all y'all have fun??


Katy

Reply number 1

No we did not have fun. This is serious business and you can't go around having fun all the time. If you did, it wouldn't be called work.

Reply number 2

As Bill Engvall would say, "Here's your sign!"

:wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Canadian_Cowgirl]

Awesome Pictures! JB I love them!!! Cute Grandboys to!! So did all y'all have fun??


Katy

Reply number 1

No we did not have fun. This is serious business and you can't go around having fun all the time. If you did, it wouldn't be called work.

Reply number 2

As Bill Engvall would say, "Here's your sign!"

:wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well Reply # 1 sounds just like you, you old stick in the mud!!! :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Whos Bill Engvall?? should i know this person? :?

Katy

 

[Jinglebob]

Whos Bill Engvall?? should i know this person? :?

Katy

A comedian down here. People ask stupid questions and he says to them, "here's your sign". He thinks all stupid people should wear a sign saying they are stupid.

It's a joke Katy. We all do it at times.

 

[Canadian_Cowgirl]

Whos Bill Engvall?? should i know this person? :?

Katy

A comedian down here. People ask stupid questions and he says to them, "here's your sign". He thinks all stupid people should wear a sign saying they are stupid.

It's a joke Katy. We all do it at times.

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Oh ok, i get it, Ha Ha! :wink:

Katy

 

[Jinglebob]

Naw, Tap .....We don't like mice, we'd a' made you help rope.

You two think the same. :wink:

Might just have to make it over that way to "help" you guys sometime when you get together.

Oh, and JB, I thought you looked good with the buckaroo crease.

Sorry Tap, I missed this post in the flurry over rope length.

Glad you liked the crease, but I get enough guff around here from those people who think everyones hats should be shaped the same and you should never ever tuck your pants into the tops of your boots, so I just re-creased it more like my regular hat.

But when I wear one creased like that, it sure makes me think more of my horsemanship. :wink:

Tall and sknny as you are, I bet you'd look good in one creased like that.

I sure like the way Saddle Tramp has his creased. He looks good in it. 'Course he is a handsome man by nature. :wink: :lol: (inside joke for those of you who don't understand the last comment. :wink

 

[cutebabymaker]

Nice job there JB!!! thanks for postin the FAT pics of me... MEANIE BUTT!! U could of done one of the middle kid and left me outta it.. DANG IT!!!!!! Thanks for postin.. I'm gunna try and get mine on my comp tomarrow and sorted through.. Pretty sure I didn't get any good ones like Kara did.. but maybe I have one of her on there so everyone can see the awesome photographer...... HOPEFULLY!!! Good nite all.... until tomarrow... or later... LOL :wink: :lol:

 

[Jinglebob]

Nice job there JB!!! thanks for postin the FAT pics of me... MEANIE BUTT!! U could of done one of the middle kid and left me outta it.. DANG IT!!!!!! Thanks for postin.. I'm gunna try and get mine on my comp tomarrow and sorted through.. Pretty sure I didn't get any good ones like Kara did.. but maybe I have one of her on there so everyone can see the awesome photographer...... HOPEFULLY!!! Good nite all.... until tomarrow... or later... LOL :wink: :lol:

I've got one of her, but didn't know if she wanted me to post one or not.

And either way, whether I posted a pic of you or not, you was gonna be mad at me.

'Sides, you ain't fat, you is preggers.

And I'll bet you got some doozies. I've seen your work before, remember.

Sure is a cute kd you got there. Reminds me of his grampa at that age. Smart and good lookin'. :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Tap]

Naw, Tap .....We don't like mice, we'd a' made you help rope.

You two think the same. :wink:

Might just have to make it over that way to "help" you guys sometime when you get together.

Oh, and JB, I thought you looked good with the buckaroo crease.

Sorry Tap, I missed this post in the flurry over rope length.

Glad you liked the crease, but I get enough guff around here from those people who think everyones hats should be shaped the same and you should never ever tuck your pants into the tops of your boots, so I just re-creased it more like my regular hat.

But when I wear one creased like that, it sure makes me think more of my horsemanship. :wink:

Tall and sknny as you are, I bet you'd look good in one creased like that.

I sure like the way Saddle Tramp has his creased. He looks good in it. 'Course he is a handsome man by nature. :wink: :lol: (inside joke for those of you who don't understand the last comment. :wink

Hells Bells JB. :wink: I would think that if your neighbors can get past the spade bit, rein chains, romal, slick horn, etc., that they would get over the flat brimmed hat too. :shock: I like your style.

In my case, as sorry a hand as I am, I might as well look good doing it. lol.

 

[Jinglebob]

You two think the same. :wink:

Might just have to make it over that way to "help" you guys sometime when you get together.

Oh, and JB, I thought you looked good with the buckaroo crease.

Sorry Tap, I missed this post in the flurry over rope length.

Glad you liked the crease, but I get enough guff around here from those people who think everyones hats should be shaped the same and you should never ever tuck your pants into the tops of your boots, so I just re-creased it more like my regular hat.

But when I wear one creased like that, it sure makes me think more of my horsemanship. :wink:

Tall and sknny as you are, I bet you'd look good in one creased like that.

I sure like the way Saddle Tramp has his creased. He looks good in it. 'Course he is a handsome man by nature. :wink: :lol: (inside joke for those of you who don't understand the last comment. :wink

Hells Bells JB. :wink: I would think that if your neighbors can get past the spade bit, rein chains, romal, slick horn, etc., that they would get over the flat brimmed hat too. :shock: I like your style.

In my case, as sorry a hand as I am, I might as well look good doing it. lol.

I guess they just think that the hat is carrying it too far! :wink:

And don't think I don't get some grief about the rest of them things too.

Oh well, I never did much care about blending in with the surrounding, or for standing out, either one.

I just try to do what I like and the hell with the rest , I guess. :wink:

 

[IL Rancher]

One day JB you or someone is going to have to tell me the difference between buckaroo or non buckaroo.. Most I could ge toff line was buckaroo was a derivitive of the old Spanish vaquero and California/great basin heritage while the Cowboy was more Texas centered and had some of the eastern cowhunter influence (Both originating from the old spanish traditions).. That and something about brides and more silver and something else.. Wasn't all to satisfying for horse idiot overhere.. ..

 

[cutebabymaker]

Nice job there JB!!! thanks for postin the FAT pics of me... MEANIE BUTT!! U could of done one of the middle kid and left me outta it.. DANG IT!!!!!! Thanks for postin.. I'm gunna try and get mine on my comp tomarrow and sorted through.. Pretty sure I didn't get any good ones like Kara did.. but maybe I have one of her on there so everyone can see the awesome photographer...... HOPEFULLY!!! Good nite all.... until tomarrow... or later... LOL :wink: :lol:

I've got one of her, but didn't know if she wanted me to post one or not.

And either way, whether I posted a pic of you or not, you was gonna be mad at me.

'Sides, you ain't fat, you is preggers.

And I'll bet you got some doozies. I've seen your work before, remember.

Sure is a cute kd you got there. Reminds me of his grampa at that age. Smart and good lookin'. :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I only get mad when u post em cuz then I look at em and think "WOW there's a fatty one... GEEEZ someone should lose some weight... CHUNKY BUTT!!" So if I or everyone didn't have to look at em I suppose I would be fine... Besides I did say thanks for postin em.. I was being serious about that... :wink:
Naw I don't think she'll care.... He is a pretty good lookin kid huh.... I'll send ya a kinda funny one of him w/ the baby kittin..... It's sad I turned my kid into a ham... but he's so dang photogenic I can't help myself.... :lol:

 

[kolanuraven]

That is such a great picture of Chance. That's magazine worthy I'd say!

 

[Hooks]

One day JB you or someone is going to have to tell me the difference between buckaroo or non buckaroo

I'm not sure that can be done in ONE day :wink:

 

[Hooks]

IL, I had another thought (amazing, huh) after the previous post...

one way to get an idea of the differences is to look at some of the pictures of the guys on Ranchers.

Saddletramp & JB = buckaroo
Jerry H = 'puncher

(disclaimer: only my opinion.....no expertise claimed!)