The dictionary says "cowboy" is: one who tends cattle or horses. Interesting enough "cowgirl" has the same meaning - in the female gender. A cowboy can also be referred to as: "cowhand" "cowman" "cowpoke" and "cowpuncher".
These cowboys appear to be much more than "one who tends cattle or horses". They work hard for a chance to overcome the bulls that they ride for 8 seconds. Meanwhile the bulls are bred for performance and have their own statistics some becoming well known. Both are athletes in their own world - one striving to be better than the other.
A Cowboy Prayer
National Anthem
A great part of the rodeo is the music - the music is always very motivating and I often wonder if the bulls recognize it (loud country rock music means to buck! Yes, as soon as the gate is open!)
That must be "cowmusic" --
Such good photos!
ReplyDeleteVery nice photos! I really like the one of the Huge Flag. I follow a gal whose husband raises Bulls as bucking stock..you might enjoy her blog, Gizzards and Calf Fries, it is on my sidebar..they live in Texas! :)
ReplyDeleteI think HOLY COW! describes these pictures pretty good. Good job! It appears that many of these cowboys are young...did they grow up saying they wanted to be cowboys and then do this? I don't blame the young man for trading his cowboy hat in for a protective helmet. Those beasts are awsome and POWERFUL. You captured some real action, L. g
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