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The Cowboy Culture
Pointy boots, ten-gallon hats, blue-jeans -- for cowboys, these
aren't just fashion statements. The cowboy's boot is designed to fit well
in the stirrup. The cowboy's wide-brimmed hat is designed to shield the
cowboy's eyes from sun and rain. And, finally, the cowboy's jeans are
purposefully designed without rivets on the back-pockets to avoid saddle
scratches. Learn more about cowboys, their Texan/Mexican heritage and how
you can experience their culture today.
Showdown
in the New Wild West
Cowboys vs. Radical Environmentalists: An Exercise in Conflict Resolution
for the Social Studies Classroom
Students will first explore the conflict between ranchers and
radical environmentalists in the American West, participate in 'snapshot'
polls on the issues involved, engage in a class discussion, and, as
homework, write a persuasive essay outlining a strategy for resolving the
conflict.
People of the West
There are a number of men and women whose names are synonymous
with the West and Western Culture. Great heroes such as Theodore
Roosevelt, Brigham Young and
Sacagawea made decisions and performed actions that permanently shaped the
culture, spirit and politics of the United States. Learn more about these
legends.
See,
Hear, and Sing: Buckaroos
From this page, part of the "See, Hear and Sing" section
of the America's Story website, users can access information about the
history and culture of America's buckaroos. Learn about the process
of "sorting" the herd, watch video footage of a roundup, and
find out how cows are branded.
Rodeo
Rodeo is not just a sport; it's a way of life. Most rodeos consist
of various competitions such as barrel racing, saddle-bronco riding,
bareback-bronco riding, calf roping and steer wrestling. Perhaps the most
dangerous activities, however, are those performed by the rodeo clowns.
These clowns are very serious about protecting competitors from serious
injury or death caused by angry bulls. Yeeha, cowboy!
Blanco
County Rodeo
"The horses are throwing dirt in your eyes and the cows are
bumping up against the fence, and you hear bones crunch when these poor
guys fall off the horses." Listen and read about a small rodeo in the
heart of Texas.
Buckaroos in
Paradise: Ranching Culture in Northern Nevada 1945-1982
The Buckaroos in Paradise Collection presents documentation of a
Nevada cattle-ranching community, with a focus on the family-run
Ninety-Six Ranch. This collection presents 41 motion pictures and 28 sound
recordings that tell the story of life and work on the Ninety-Six Ranch
and of its cowboys, known in the region as buckaroos. |
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