10 Hours in the Saddle - A Day in the Life of a Montana Cowboy
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- What's it like to be a Montana Cowboy or Rancher? Now you can ride along and find out. This channel delves deep into the experience and business of being a Montana Rancher!
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What a great life. I grew up in Kentucky and we never had more than 3-400 acres to herd cattle. I always wanted to move to Montana but life got in the way. Now I’m to old and my health isn’t so good. I’ll live vicariously through you and your channel.
So do I. I'm living in S. Carolina. Have a great day.
Same here, growing up in TN. Although we had horses we never used them to move cattle with around 300 acres a pickup truck was more efficient.
I hear you. Now that I can actually afford one of those new beautiful ranches in Montana I’m too old to go!
How lucky are we to enjoy your enthusiasm for taking us into your Montana life! What a great second-hand experience! Learning what this cattle-eanching involves is an eye-opener, against fabulous vistas. I'm watching from 🇮🇳 India, of all places. Used to ride American Cream draft horses in the high desert east of San Diego. Thanks a lot for all your time in making these.
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Also don't forget the talent of the ranch dog. A very important part of a working ranch. A cowboy would never leave his dog 🐕 behind. They are a good partner.
When I was 14 my grandfather who raised me died. Brought our cows 20 miles off the mountain by myself. Got caught in a blizzard half way and finally made it home after midnight.
Sometimes you have to reach down deep inside and find out what your made of.
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed watching you guys pushing these cattle through some beautiful country! It brought back so many memories for me. I spent some of the best times in my life doing exactly the same thing in parts of the Hunter Valley range country in New South Wales, Australia. I am now seventy years old, and doubt if I could spend an hour on horse now, let alone spend all day in the saddle. I have subscribed to your channel, and hope to relive some of that earlier time, albeit vicariously, through your uploads. Cheers for now from 🇦🇺!
I am so glad you can ride along even though its only on video.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you , I grew up and still in San Jose, CA yes Silicon valley in the eastern part back in the 70s many people had horses and I loved it my friends and I would hang out all-day and ride . My favorite was a spirited black and grey appaloosa named Honcho . Those were the days .
Ranching over there looks a lot harder than Eastern MT! We can almost see all 4,000 acres at once, lol. And the cows get excited to move to the next pasture when it's time. Thanks for taking us with you.
@@montanastranger So what you're saying is...it's paradise! At least you don't have to put up with all the tourists and city dwellers like we do in western MT
Tourons and transplants
10-4, Julie.
That was amazing to watch. I sure miss riding horses. I used to help my grandfather on his farm in Utah. Watching from Hot Arizona
Yes. When I say its hot here, its not like the heat where you live. 😁
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Why the fuck would you leave the beautiful state of Utah to move to AZ?
Did someone force you to do that stupid move?
Loved the squeaky saddle sounds. Beautiful country ❤️
Wow, that's so interesting to watch.
I'm from Ukraine and we used to have something like cowboys hundreds of years ago, but the vastness of land in the US definitely helped preserve this unique and exciting culture.
Thanks for sharing.
Okay, we still don’t like giving you our money tbh
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@@sudorights it could come to America in a heart beat, then wear them shoes.
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@@george2113 They are literally supported by all the globalist WEF communist types. They are fighting for "multicultural democracy" America is a Constitutional Republic.
Amazing skills hearding, and working with cows and horses in a sort off make ship. Impressed how patience and calm Cowboys handle themselves. Horses are really tirelessly moving onward. Beautifull work. Little cow protest. Absolutely beautiful landscape. Thanks for sharing.🤔👌🌅🇩🇰💙🇺🇸
I can relate to you guys! Ranching in northcentril Saskatchewan Canada here, don't have such big hills but lots of timber, working cattle you never know how the outcome will be at the end of the day, always seems to be a curve ball in there! Like yesterday spent most of the day in the saddle pulling bulls almost didn't get anywhere, expecting +32 Celsius today that won't help, nice to see you guys keeping up the old traditional ways of cowboying, got a good group of cowboys here keeping the traditional ways going as well, would love to ride with you down there some day!
Spent time in the Catalina mountains of southern AZ doing this work. Thanks for taking the extra effort to show us your life.
oh how I miss the squeaking of the saddle. Brought back some memories, as well as truly have enjoyed your video. Thank you
If the saddle's squeakin', it's new(er).
@@barrynelson634 which is why Cowboys wanted well worn saddles going through Native Territory. A squeaky saddle could get you killed.
@@kerrypitt9789 Good Point!!!!!
A drone could be a great asset to narrow down the location of your missing cows. Foliage is a possible issue if they all happen to be under groups of trees… it’s fascinating to have this perspective into a Rancher’s life. It’s been a pleasure watching your videos and I firmly believe, now more than ever, that country living is not for the lazy…not at all. I appreciate all that you and your fellow Ranchers do to care for your animals and in turn provide countless communities with high quality meat needed to feed growing families. Thanks for sharing.
Loved this! The dogs were amazing!
May be my new favorite channel right here. I wanted to be a cowboy when I was a kid. My grandpa had horses, and I did get to ride some but never in the mountains. This would be a dream come true to try ranching for a week. I'd do it for free just for the experience.
Thanks Trinity! My husband and I are really enjoying watching your videos. We've visited Montana a couple of times. Beautiful country!
We first saw you on Peter S's chanel.
I am SO amazed you can strap on a bridle, mount a horse all while filming-amazing!!
Beautiful horse beautiful country thank you so much for sharing. ❤
Reminded me of my late Dad, a horse whisperer and renowned saddler despite being left disabled by polio in the 1920s.There wasn't an animal he didn't like, except spiders and snakes.In Australia, we also have to short chain our dogs in utes, or have a dog box. Too many were lost jumping out, getting run over by other cars. Surprised to see yours free in the back. I suppose there aren't many cars where you are. A good working dog is priceless. Interesting post.
Thank you from Ireland, that was the best half hour I've watched in a while
I used to live in Wyoming for a while. I so much miss watching the sunrises and sunsets and the vastness of the open horizon. I am a new subscriber and will be watching for your videos to give me that lovely feeling looking at the beautiful Montana scenery. 💘 🐎 🐂 🐄 🐐 🐑 🐕 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Thank you for this cool video! Love your ranch horse.❤️🐴 I had a amazing show horse that was shown all over the world and I literally never saw him spook for the 5 years I owned him till .... he saw a cow. Haha, the only thing he was ever scared of was a cow🤣🐂
😄😄. You never know what they will be scared of. Had a horse that was terrified of deer but walk right up to a bear. I told him that he had that backwards, but he didn’t listen. 😁
Wife’s horse was afraid of mules!!!
@@bobfoster687 Rightly so rightly so!
Awesome country … thank you for sharing Yes I’ve seen lots of “bones” of history in the mountains and prairies have often wondered if these homes could talk, what stories they could tell…of families hopes and dreams …
This guy is literally my hero I live in Missouri where we don't have quite as many real cowboys but I have been watching this for about a month and I really enjoy his horsemanship
Beautiful. Very cool to watch.
Nice meeting you. Found your channel thru Peter's and subbed.
The dogs getting the one cow that ''got lost'' in the woods was very cool to watch.
Good doggos ! And some sweet horses too. They are so calm and cooperative. I bet they are a little older ?
Thank you from Europe. Beautiful. One day i will visit Montana.
This was so interesting! I have tried helping to herd just a few cows, and my only job was to stand in one place to keep them from going past me into no man’s land. Didn’t matter how fast I rode they slipped right by. So I know how hard this is. But these guys handle it like it’s nothing. Pretty scary when he had to lope down the hill so quickly. It’s hard to keep an eye out a few feet ahead of you for holes that your horse might stumble into. Really good stuff guys! Keep it coming!
Ranchers have to make hard things look easy
I remember, as a kid, working with family to get lost cows back where they belong, and I stressed out so hard. I know the cows took one look at me and decided, "There's the weak link!" They would drive on past me. Just like in baseball, my Mom would put me furthest away(like out in left field) so that hopefully where the cows were wouldn't depend heavily on my talents as a cattle herder (on foot).
I love watching your videos! You have the heart of a teacher ❤️ Some of the stuff I know already and lots is new knowledge! Thank you for sharing
Dude you are literally living my DREAM. I've always wanted to live on a Montana ranch and just get to see all the old left behind houses and other stuff. I have 3 horses out here on a little 25 acre farm out in the boring state of Maryland lol.
And you're living my dream. I have 1 horse that I have to board in central Ohio because houses/property have become so expensive in the last couple years as soon as my husband and I were ready/able to buy even 10 acres with my animals and gardens on my own property would be a huge blessing
@@laurenw1168 man that sucks you have to be so far away from your horse, just keep lookin for good opportunities at a nice farm 👍
I really enjoy this! Thank you both for taking us along.
The Mirkwood edit is absolutely hilarious, I love it! I can't help but wonder though when he said the cows don't ever come back from there if Mirkwood was actually like some fantasy utopian place to the cows. All the cows just talking about how great life is in Mirkwood. All the idealistic cows risking it all to try to make it to the magical place of total freedom. After weeks of weary wandering, the lead cow lifts her exhausted head and looks to the horizon- "there... there it is! We made it!" Just then those guys in the hats show up again, "Heeeeey cow. Hey, cow."
Floyd Gosney, a cowboy from Montana, that I worked with in Wyoming, once asked me if I knew the difference between a farmer gate and a cowboy gate. Then he explained it. A gate in the middle of a straight fence line can be wide open and cows will walk right past it. Like you said, they tend to focus on you and don't even notice the open gate. That would be an example of a farmer (or forest service) gate. The cowboy gate would be in the corner where it acts as a funnel.
I really miss riding horses, I remember working on a cowboy ranch outside of Sheridan, Wyoming for 6 years, and I wish I was still out there riding working with cattle and being with my fellow cowboy friends but someday I hope to find the next outfit to go work for and make new friends.
Amazing how calm you guys stay going over the same thing again and again not knowing for shure the job really be done at the end of the day? Awesome nature you riding in. Love the doggie-hands, working together as a perfect team with cowboys and horses. Great explanation of what and how you're doing the things! I'm really impressed. Thanks for sharing!! 👍🇧🇪 (Belgium- Europe)
No stress whatsoever, yup. Unlike us poor city folks lol.
🇦🇪 (UAE, West Asia)
@@khalidalali186 Lol, it looks like that, doesn't it?
I've been as stressed as I've ever been- working - while working cattle. But nature and animals give quick reminders to keep calm and peaceful, lol
You can say that again lol. Hence the weekly escapades to the desert for this one haha, to be around my herd of camels. And by God, nothing takes down my stress levels, more than laying under the endless stars at night. The sheer level of how quiet and mind blowing it becomes, never ceases to amaze me.
@@khalidalali186 The desert has a startling beauty to it because of the still silence. Its peace in some ways outmatches the mountains and forests.
Well said, and it truly does actually. I might be impartial, being the pseudo Arab Bedouin, from the very bosom of Arabia that I am 😅. But we do have mountain ranges, and some forests, like Salalah in Oman. I’ve also had the immense privilege of traveling to Europe many times, and it ain’t the same thing that’s for sure.
Except for Lapland in Finland, and anywhere outside Reykjavik in Iceland, truth be told. Those two places are like pieces of Eden, tucked far away, in countries with some of the lowest population densities known to man. We can all thank the Alfather Odin for that.
This is amazing thank you so much for sharing, your country is breath taking and this is the stuff dreams are made of!
Very impressed at you herding all those cattle, on a spooky horse, one-handed, carrying a camera.!! I enjoyed watcing the dogs, too. They are very professional and looked ike they loved their work. like “ Oh boy, we get to chase them cows” Thank you for a fun adventure !! from NW WA🌲🌲
I had a horse growing up that would ALWAYS, if he had the chance to run me under a limb to try and knock me off. Grandpa had a few meetings with him to finally break him of that habit, but every now and then he would still try..... Beautiful country and beautiful life!
Amazing how you and the horse and dogs guided the cows
We use a breast collar and a britchen or a cruper to hold the saddle in place going up and down steep hills. In Western Washington state. We also use a sheep hide with the hair toward the horses back under our saddles to keep from getting wind puffs on their backs to augment the saddle's sheep hide sewn into the underside of it.
Glad to have found this channel you have great content
Thanks for the ride, beautiful country! Wouldn't want to be a lightning rod but would love to be a cowboy!
"KEEP ON KEEPIN ON"
I live on a farm we are now getting to have some cattle. We have had sheep all my life. Watching people handle cows is so fun.
Thank you for giving us a look into the reality of ranching. As a kid, I would go up there but never went out to the pastures and such. Bring a “city girl” wasn’t easy. I had a not-so-nice stigma. Being in town was easier, but I sure loved being up there. One day my family and I are going to drive up and stay in town. I want to show them everything, esp where my grandparents lived in Deep Creek.
Wgat a wonderful life very hardworking people like that very much what a aussum life in montana
What an aussum life in montana
That saddle squeak never gets old. Nice country land.
The best view in the world is up in the mountains, looking over the ears of a wonderful horse!!!!
Nothing but respect from a Texan! Well done boys.
Beautiful country!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful time!
TV always makes it look easier. Nice job guys.
Love your videos! Thank you for sharing.
I've seen those old homestead cabins all over in Idaho too, I always wonder what kinda winter or drought or death drove them off the place, times can get hard real quick trying to make a living off the land I suppose
I live in Michigan and head out to Big Timber, MT every year to hunt. And all I can say it that it’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever been!
Thank you for sharing your workday😊I like that you are still working with the horses and not with four-wheeler.👍
Thanks for sharing your roundup. That was a rough ride for your horses.
Standing next to trees with a horse during a thunderstorm got my attention. Interesting to watch, thanks!
What a great show,I kept thinking how sore my butt would be ,am from the city.I can really appreciate a little bit more about your life now Thankyou!!
So interesting, glad there are ranchers and farmers.
You got my subscription. I am a traveling locomotive and rail car tractor mechanic. I ride an F350, not a horse. My cattle don’t eat grass, they eat diesel. They don’t provide beef. They provide rail cargo. I’m up early, and out in all the weather. It gets lonely sometimes. Do you ever struggle with that? Do you ever regret the choices that led you to being a rancher? I’m just some dude, but I’d give it a shot if I wasn’t already getting broke down physically and over the hill. I’d rather smell like horses than diesel and grease. At least I could wear my Stetson to work instead of this stupid hard hat, and a good western shirt instead of my stain smeared fluorescent shirts.
Came to check out your videos, just finished watching Peter Santelleno. And I got to say it was a great video! Really enjoyed watching what life is like on that side. I'm from El Paso Texas! Just gained a new subscriber! Looking forward for more videos!
Talk about a wreck waiting to happen, dont leave the gate open laying on the ground. Just prop against the fence. Cattle can get tagled up in it.
Waddy’s
Anyone can make a video nowadays
@@Emerald-city24 For sure. Left 50 pairs...................
Wow, these dogs were amazing!
Fastest response to simple command.
My dog only wants to respond to walkies 🤣🤣
I love watching you all do your cowboy thing otherwise I would have never known! It’s really interesting and strategic. Thanks so much for sharing.❤👍🏼
Thanks for taking us on this ride! I love it!
Seems like a drone would come in handy to find the cattle, and maybe even to herd them a bit. Any of you ever try it?
(Great use of the map in explaining what you're trying to do.)
I like it...I used to heard our cattle with a blue Volkswagen bug.
I wonder about some form of GPS tracking to locate and keep an eye on anyone deviating from the crowd.
I'm really enjoying watching your videos Trinity. Jennilee and Cory and their kids are hard working ranchers for sure. I'm Jennilee,s uncle, Kathy Shindols brother. I was born in Bozeman. Your videos are great!
Awesome video. I’m interested in the dogs helping. Can you do a video on the dogs of ranching please? Super informative video with Peter!
As always, a great video. Thanks for taking us along.
Before my mare passed back in 2016 I always wanted to do a cattle drive with her she was such a solid mare. Wanted to ride national parks, although we live in Nevada it's all desert unless you ride in the mountains :)
Love watching you guys!! Thanks
This was neat to watch. In Alaska there's "broken dreams" you will see some sort of makeshift cabin made out of anything you can imagine. In different states of disrepair. Alaska is hard living. I think y'all get the same sorts of weather. Cold, long winters. At least in the lower 48 there's daylight...
That's very true; it's so much colder without sunlight hitting your skin. In Montana, we only get to experience that after 4:30, haha.
I have never been in the ranch lifestyle at all but this is cool to watch
14:15 If you are used to being on a horse you can tell how steep that was from how your horse was walking up it. When a horse starts doing the side to side and lunge rest lunge to get up something either your horse is tired or it's pretty steep or both. I have the same issue with my camera, I think it is that the go pro style cameras and their imitators use sensors with poor depth of field.
That view just blows me away ❤ That is beautiful way to live,it’s def very hard,but it’s amazing to be able to watch this
Thank You so much ❤️
Def my fav channel now
The only cattle drive I was on was in Penticton BC Canada . I was 16 yrs old and had my first horse. He was a Tennessee walker. The rancher said he never saw anything go 12 hours and old last a QH, he never got tired. Lol we worked for that rancher the entire yr. we roped off of him moved cows daily. So much fun.
That gate latch is slick!! Ain’t never seen one them afer
Enjoyed your video soooo much!
So glad. Thanks for watching.
After seeing dogs alot this is the first time I actually saw them put to use and man was that something!! Great video!!
I am watching from the Philippines and I am so amazed how different cultures in every parts of the world. Excellent video btw.
Fabulous cattle driving, searching, finding videography. So interesting. Hard work. Cow psychology at its finest. Great work Montana ranching cowboys. Thanks so much for making this story telling-showing video, and sharing your work day. So appreciate your expertise, wisdom, hard work ethics. Mucho Gracias
Ahhh man. Grew up in Montana, near Absorkee. Miss that ranch life. Great memories! Enjoy your show. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking me along for the ride ,,the last time I was able to do what you are doing was in 1977 ,, in grant Montana,,I was working for Ned and deista wellborn
I hope you rubbed down your horse (of his sweat), or washed him off, and gave him a long drink of water! What a great horse, and you seem to really care about him. You’re an excellent rider! I don’t know much about horses or riding them, but you make everything look easy, so I know both you and the horse are wonderful at what you do. Montana is beautiful country. Also, the cows are beautiful. If they are beef cattle, thank you for feeding America.
I'm a new subscriber. Very interesting videos. Wrecked my whole Saturday. Can't wait for more. Guess I'll be up all night again. Good job!!
Hey Trinity! I just found your channel yesterday and got to say thanks for the videos man! I’m really loving the different stories and glad you’re a Christian and family man.
loved this!
I enjoyed watching as well positive feedback on this type of content
Great video. Thanks. Good examples of pressure and release in moving the cattle.
Your videos are awesome !!
Man I enjoy these videos. It takes a lot of effort to film and edit all this and you do a great job. Hope you keep growing. Subbed and watching!
Thanks for the video...enjoyed them all
Thanks for sharing this journey. I really enjoyed it.
How beautiful US is... you have a great country! A mix of English, French, Dutch, Irish, Spanish culture depending on where you live. Those landscapes are insane!
I think this is what we need now at this time, we should take care of our original civilization , And thank you Cowpoke to make this wonderful video
I'm vicariously toughening up!
Wow, amazing. Thank you for the video. Never sell your land. It's beautiful and a true treasure. The value will only increase.
Damn that horse is flying! Got me feeling,I’m riding it too,much respect for being able to make a video while riding a horse🎉
Just subbed here seeing you Trinity on Peter's channel today. Time to watch the video. Greetings from North Dakota.
I'd like a video on what a cowboy always has on hand. The essential tools while herding
Such an interesting video! I really enjoyed this. Watching from the East Coast of Virginia..
Thank you for watching. So glad you enjoyed it.
That’s a lot of work for some hamburgers and milk! Good work!
I used to ride horses for 5+ years. I didn’t do any hard work like you guys, but I really miss it.
I just found your channel and am excited to watch your longer videos. Personally idc for shorts but ik others do and there easier but will be watching the longer videos.
Love your channel
Fantastic love this channel sad to see some people didn’t make it there x but gave it ago x I have really enjoyed this thanks x🇬🇧