Clothes
What are three uses of a cowboys hat?
Keep their head cool, a pillow, mini umbrella, protect from sun, carry water, fan fire etc.
What animals lived on a ranch? Name 3
horses, pigs, cows, goats, sheep, ducks, hens etc.
What is the origin of the word "rodeo"?
the word "rodeo" comes from the Spanish word rodear.
Where did the gold rush start?
in California
What was cowboy's favourite drink?
Coffee
Can spurs hurt a horse?
no, they can't; they're blunt.
What is a ranch?
a large farm.
Who were vaqueros?
Mexican ranch workers.
Is it easy to find gold?
No, it's a hard work.
What was cowboy's favourite food?
Beans
Why would a cowboy tie a bandanna to their nose?
to protect their nose from dust.
Name a large shed where hay is kept for the animals.
Barn
How much must the bull weigh?
around 500 kg
What year did the gold rush start?
in 1848
Name a famous fruit pie among the cowboys.
Cobbler
What did a cowboys vest hold for their use?
watches, matches, letters and money.
What is a stable?
a home for horses.
What is the name of the most famous black cowboy?
Nat Love
Who were forty-niners?
miners who took part in the 1849 California Gold Rush.
Another name for dried meat.
Jerky
What did chaps protect cowboys from?
cactus spines, snake bites, branches, grazes if they fall off a horse.
What is a corral?
a fenced area where cowboys catch and count animals.
Who are rodeo clowns?
There are also "bullfighters" in the arena. Their job is to help the cowboy if he falls.
What happend to California after the Gold Rush?
It became a state of the United States.
What is a chuckwagon?
a kitchen on wheels