Ranch Life

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4 Ways to Age a Horse by His Teeth
No papers? No problem. Use these four markers to age a horse by the condition of his teeth.
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The Big Die-Up
Was this catastrophic event the death of the Old West?
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What We've Left Behind | Examining Rural Depopulation
Examining rural flight.
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Magic Show | The Moments Cowboys Live For
The simple moments we live for.
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The Rancher's Wife
The life of Evelyn Mantle was much like other frontier women’s—hard and lonely, yet rewarding—except...
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Great Ranches of the Northern Mountains
From Colorado to the Canadian border, the basins, meadows, and parks of the Rocky Mountains enticed enterprising...
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Great Ranches of California
The oldest and largest cattle ranches in California.
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American Cowboy Lives On
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Cowboy Up: Tie a Honda Knot
Learn how to tie a Honda Knot.
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Ride Like a Girl: The Original Rodeo Cowgirls
A group of pioneering cowgirl athletes rode roughstock events in the early 20th century before participation...
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How to Fold a Cowboy Bedroll
Learn how to fold a bedroll right!
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Great Ranches of Texas
The largest, most historic ranches of the Lone Star State.
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