Posts Tagged ‘buckaroo traditions’

War Knot Series, Part One: Mustache Knot
July 31, 2017
Jolyn Young
Here’s the first installment in a four-part series on tying a war knot or buckaroo knot in a horse’s tail. Buckaroo traditions were handed down from the California vaqueros, who learned their skills and customs from the Spanish conquistadors. In keeping with tradition, many modern-day buckaroos tie a knot in their horse’s tail each day […]

Off The Ropes
April 25, 2016
Jolyn Young
Roping horses “off the ropes” is a traditional way of catching horses for a cowboy crew. The practice isn’t commonplace these days, probably because running a large cavvy of ranch horses is becoming less common. The Spanish Ranch in northern Nevada maintains the tradition, however, because it is still the most practical method to use. […]

War Knot Series, Part Four: Figure Eight And Rooster Tail Knots
March 16, 2016
Jolyn Young
In the final installment of this four-part series, learn how to tie the figure eight and rooster tail knot. As mentioned in the previous installments, buckaroo traditions were handed down from the California vaqueros, who learned their skills and customs from the Spanish conquistadors. In keeping with tradition, many modern-day buckaroos tie certain knots in […]

War Knot Series, Part Three: Spanish Ring Knot
March 7, 2016
Jolyn Young
In the third installment of a four-part series, learn how to tie a Spanish ring knot. As mentioned in Parts One and Two, buckaroo traditions were handed down from the California vaqueros, who learned their skills and customs from the Spanish conquistadors. In keeping with tradition, many modern-day buckaroos tie certain knots in their horse’s […]

War Knot Series, Part Two: Spanish Cross Knot
February 15, 2016
Jolyn Young
In Part Two of an ongoing series on tying a war knot or buckaroo knot, you’ll learn how to tie the Spanish cross knot. As mentioned in Part One, buckaroo traditions were handed down from the California vaqueros, who learned their skills and customs from the Spanish conquistadors. In keeping with tradition, many modern-day buckaroos […]