Volume 8 , Issue 34

Cowboy's Code of Conduct

In the West, working cowboys followed rules of etiquette that had been handed down through generations. These are just a few of those rules of conduct between cowboys.

      A cowboy always gives a shout when approaching another rider from behind.

Wake a cowboy by speech, not touch. A cowboy startled in his sleep might awaken with his gun in hand.

No whiskey drinking allowed on a trail drive.

When riding up to a ranch or homestead, a true cowboy will shout, "Hello the House" to make his presence known.

A cowboy will not dismount until invited to do so.

never wave to another rider on the trail. It might spook his horse.

A cowboy does not bother another man's horse, under any circumstances.

A cowboy always has courage and is loyal to the very end.

A cowboy always keeps his word and never complains.

A cowboy never talks down to anyone. If one cowboy dismounts, the other does also.

A cowboy is always respectful to women. A cowboy never talks rudely in front of a woman and always tips his hat.

A cowboy takes his place on the trail drive and end the day in the same place.

A cowboy offers friendship to strangers.

A cowboy will risk his own life to save his partner.

A cowboy will never ask another cowboy about his past.

A cowboy always unbuckles his gun belt and removes his spurs before entering another's house.

A cowboy will always render assitance whenever he is asked.

A cowboy settles his horse before he sits down to dinner.

[taken from The Freedom Call, Vol. 85, Iss. 32, dated Thursday, August 17, 2006, page 6. Everything except the picture, that is.]   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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