tools of trade
why did the cowboys use lassos?
they used them to gather and hook on animals.
what were used to make the horses go faster?
Spurs are used to kick the horse making them go faster
what animal did cowboys usually round up or herd?
cowboys had to round up or herd cattle.
what type of horse was preferred by cowboys
mustang
What is a spur?
what is the Cowboys most important tool?
the saddle was the cowboy’s most important and finest tool.
what did the cowboys base their choice of clothes and equipment off of?
weather
what did the cowboys do on a daily basis?
A Cowboy is a hired person who herds and cares for cattle and horses that belong to a ranch owner. The cowboy usually does this job on horseback.
what is the "range"?
open land where cattle grazed
What is a saddle?
a seat that fastens on the back of a horse or other animal used for riding
what were spurs used for?
Spurs were used to signal a horse to quick action, in such tasks as cutting and roping.
What is the name of a wide brimmed hat?
cowboy hat
what animal are cowboys responsible for?
Cowboys are responsible for feeding, branding, and moving cattle, horses, and often pigs, chickens, goats, and sheep.
what were the buildings or houses usually made of?
they were made of timber or wood
What is a lasslo?
a rope with a noose at one end, used to catch cattle or horses
what did the cowboy's horses help with?
they helped with moving cattle and pulling wagons.
what do chaps do?
chaps are used to protect cowboys from thorny bushes ripping their pants and cutting their legs.
usually, Cowboys wear chaps, bandanas, jeans, boots, gloves, and hats. why?
They dress like this because it is important to keep themselves protected from the outdoors and the animals that they will work with all day long.
what were the cowboys main source of light at night?
campfire or latern
What is a cowboy greeting?
Howdy
what is a "chuckwagon"?
a wagon that carried food and cooking equipment for cowboys while on a drive
why did cowboys wear hats?
cowboys wear hats to shade them from the sun and to signal other cowboys.
why is wearing specific clothing important?
Wearing clothing and accessories that protect them is a way to make sure that they will be able to work more quickly throughout the day.
what was most of the furniture in a cowboy house made of?
the horns and hide from the cattle were used to make a great variety of their furniture.
what are chaps?
leather worn over pants for protection