Anyways, don’t cowboys and their gear just look better vintage style?  It’s like it takes you back to those John Wayne days, the days where people worked hard and had values.  When things meant something, not that they don’t know but it was a different day back then.  You had more appreciation for the little things.

So I was looking at some photos and turned a million of them into the vintage look because I think it’s a natural cowboy look.  The one of my son is my fave of course. Everytime I look at him, I just can’t believe he’s growing up so fast…..just a couple more years and he’ll be on his own:(

*Sigh*  I guess I’m a little sappy tonight.  I blame that on the movie Kramer vs. Kramer I watched tonight.

Do you have a favorite look that you give your photos?

Saddle 101

Some of the saddle parts are labeled on the photo.  This is a regular ranch saddle.  There are literally thousands of saddle types.  Barrel racers have their kind, ropers, cutters and so on.

What they mean:

Seat–Duh!  It’s where my big butt doesn’t fit.

Cantle–A little “back rest” if you will. 

Horn–This peice is important.  This is where you’ll grab a holt if you’re fixin’ to be thrown.  It’s also the place where ropers dally their rope after they’ve caught their bull, cow, etc. 

Swells–This helps keep you in the saddle a little better.  Bronc riders have swells that are higher and curve back a bit.  They hug your leg a little more so you don’t get thrown as easily.

Saddle blanket–Keeps the saddle from rubbing the horse raw.

Back cinch–Helps keep the saddle in place.

Girt–Basically does the same job as the back cinch.

Stirrups–This is where those high priced boots fit.  Obviously these are used to get up on your horse but they have soooo many more things they’re good for.

Cowboy rope–Another cowboy favorite.  I don’t know not one cowboy that doesn’t love to go out and rope something.  Even at the house, we have dummies to rope. 

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