Yeehaw! Famous January Folks
This Queen of Country, born January 19th in a tiny Tennessee cabin, sang "Jolene" and founded a famous theme park.
Who is Dolly Parton?
He was the real-life sheriff of Tombstone, Arizona, involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Who is Wyatt Earp?
This very large animal, sometimes called a buffalo, was hunted nearly to extinction on the Great Plains.
What is a bison?
What a baby cow is called, often found trailing its mama on the ranch.
What is a calf?
A low barrier built across a stream to hold back water, sharing its name with a baby’s bed.
What is a crib? (Or crib dam)
This comedian and actor known for The Truman Show, Ace Ventura, and Liar Liar celebrates his birthday on January 17th.
Who is Jim Carrey?
This Lone Ranger sidekick rode a horse named Scout and always greeted his partner with "Kemosabe."
Who is Tonto?
This fast-running, brown and white animal of the prairies gets its name from its large ears.
What is a jackrabbit?
This baby animal of a sheep is sometimes the firstborn on a ranch in January.
What is a lamb?
A cowboy's rope, used to catch cattle, is most famously known by this Spanish name.
What is a lasso? (Or Lariat)
Born January 15th, this rapper, also known as "Mr. Worldwide," would fit well on a dog hunt since he shares his name with a type of canine.
Who is Pitbull?
Robert Redford played this outlaw half of a famous duo, alongside Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy.
Who is the Sundance Kid?
This venomous reptile found on the plains shakes its tail to sound a warning before it strikes.
What is a rattlesnake?
A newborn horse is called this, whether male or female.
What is a foal?
This is the official mark of ownership applied to livestock with a hot iron to indicate what ranch they "ride for."
What is a brand?
Born January 18th, this actor is known for Westerns like Silverado and for starring in the show Yellowstone.
Who is Kevin Costner?
This cowboy actor, nicknamed "The Duke," starred in classics like True Gritand The Searchers.
Who is John Wayne?
Also known as a mountain lion, this wild cat is the largest in the West and shares its nickname with a hot mom looking for a younger date.
What is a cougar (or a puma)?
When a mother bear gives birth in her den during the winter, her babies are called this.
What are cubs?
This piece of gear is worn on the heels of boots and has a rowel that spins, used to urge a horse to move faster.
What is a spur?
Born January 8th, this music legend sang "Changes" and "Space Oddity," a perfect song for a little Wild Wild man.
Who is David Bowie?
Before he was a U.S. President, this Rough Rider led the First Volunteer Cavalry in the Spanish-American War.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
This ugly wild dog of the prairie is known for its howls and for hunting in packs, though it is smaller than a wolf.
What is a coyote?
This is the term for a young male horse that has not yet been castrated.
What is a colt? (Will accept stallion)
This term refers to an unbranded calf or steer found wandering alone, famously giving its name to a character in Top Gun.
What is a maverick?