The Lariat

[@mherod51]

A lot more expertise goes into making those by hand than you'd think. He's certainly a pro.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

He is.

[@maxbelflower4981]

I knew about the Honda but didn't know some were mettle. I learned something new. Also the man telling about making one was totally cool. This video is off the hook 👌

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right on, thanks.

[@robertmarshall2521]

Another great film about the old west. In the UK we had a programme many years ago called “down your way” which looked at ways of life that where fading away. Keeping alive the history and the ways we used to work is important for future generations and your films will go a long way to preserving that history. Great to see Dirty Dan you both have a great relationship with each other so nice to see.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@rshveyda]

As a kid I'd go with my family on weekends to watch the local cowboys and cowgirls calf roping. I never learned to ride, but did teach myself to rope targets from a standing position. While living in the Sacramento area I got the chance to visit Sutter's Fort with my daughter's school. Kids and parents went in costume, and parents were supposed to help out at the various shops they had letting the kids try their hand at candle dipping, setting a period printing press and such. Being the only parent who could even slightly rope, I played the part of a vaquero showing the kids how to lasso. Short poly lariats were available for the kids, but The fort had a selection of beautiful leather riatas they let me use for instruction. They truly are a work of art and fine example of craftsmanship to be proud of. Thanks for the excellent trip back, and, as Toby Keith sang, "I should've been a cowboy."

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome and so cool that they do that at Sutter's Fort!

[@daxtonhumpartzoomian5651]

I ride horses and rope cows, i own a lariat myself. Great Job Ghostriders!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@rexjolles]

lucky you!

[@Doc-Holliday1851]

You’re videos are always a welcome addition to my day.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very nice of you to say.

[@hacksaw434]

Ol' Dirty Dan ain't just another pretty face. He knows stuff! Little Dixie Dog sure is a cutie!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yup! Honestly, Dan knows a WHOLE lot. I just seem to poke that bear all the time.

[@Threewolfs-]

Second one (been up since 03:30, waiting 😝), knew a lot but not what it took to make one by hand, that was something (thanks), 3/4 of a mile, that’s a lot of weaving, more patience and talent then l’d have. Thanks again, Happy weekend 🤙🏼❤️🇺🇸🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It blew my mind to hear that info!

[@graycloud057]

Fascinating! Howdy Dixie, Dan, oh yeah, and Santee! 👍🏼👍🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🖐

[@cleondubois1270]

The making of a riata borders on the artistic.....Thanks to you and kudos to Dirty Dan for keeping us all in the "loop".

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@MadMatt13]

That's a hell of a lot of work. Hat's off to them!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep

[@Dark-Rose-61]

Weekend is coming and so the ghost 👻 riders too. 🌺♥🌹 Good afternoon 🐞 good new video 📹 Thanks a whole lot for uploading. Wonderful ☺ Caturday and weekend, peace 🕊️ ful and blessed. Love 💟 and Light 🕯 Sabi and family 👪

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@LionquestFitness]

Keeping the techniques and tools of the Old West alive for future generations? In the tenuous times we live, skills like that might just come in handy in again.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Could be!

[@knightatthecrossroads222]

Now even closer....at least for us enemies of Russia number 3 .

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

I am Dutch, and partly thanks to TV series such as Bonanza, I have been fascinated by cowboys and Indians since I was a child. Your channel is very interesting, informative, and it always puts a big fat smile on my face. Thank you very much, Ghostriders!! Greets, T.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Thanks for including clips from the 3:10 Ranch and Pat Puckett roping. You picked some of the very best. You did your homework.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it! I talked with Pat and he is certainly a wealth of knowledge. I owe him a coffee next time he treks here.

[@GC-Jo]

Pat and Deb Pucket are a treasurer trove of knowledge! Good video! 🐎

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes they are! I talked to Pat last week and he's good people.

[@terryschiller2625]

Glad y'all are keeping the history of the West alive! Thank you

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Our pleasure!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

This was fantastic insight into just how much work goes into something that many people usually don't give much thought to. It's a lot of work and obviously not easy at that. Love the pup.......... 👍🏼

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@cavtroopermunoz]

Makes me want to get out and saddle up. Good to see Dan and Dirty Dog.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

What a great history lesson!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@raysmith1630]

It's really wonderful that there are craftsmen keeping traditions like this alive.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It is.

[@OpieDogie]

My dad was a vaquero, learned from his tio down in southern AZ about everything he knew about roping and work on the ranchos. Awesome video

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for sharing! I bet he knew all the tricks.

[@LizzyTexBorden]

This was REALLY interesting. What an art. The roping from horseback video really showed the skill involved.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So cool, ain't it?

[@LizzyTexBorden]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Yep. Wish I could do either one or both.

[@rhorn8038]

Well only caught one AGR logo at the start. man oh man what a long process to get just one lariat devoted to his art for sure. Really great vid he is truly keeping the west alive well done gang!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@peterv1318]

I had no idea how much work goes into making one. Always thought it was pretty cool to see those guys roping cattle. I don't, and most likely never will have any need for one but if I did I definitely would want a handmade lariat rather than a store bought one.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They are more work to "break in" though.

[@timgladden1012]

Well done. That really roped me in.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad to hear it.

[@BarrettHouser]

Great Video! Thanks for using my clip!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

No problem! It was a great clip to use. Thanks for keeping the spirit of the Old West alive.

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

That was pretty cool! Awesome craftsmanship and tons of patience... Virtues we sure could use lots more of these days!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

We agree!

[@zzzspik7090]

Been waiting for this vid for soooo long. Amazing info and it's nice too see that someone wants to carry on the traditions of past generations.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@rickmeyer9418]

Great video! Love that you’re sharing some of the almost forgotten ways, and helping to keep the history alive! I actually own a 80 foot rawhide riata. that was gifted to me by an old Navajo friend, before his passing. He used it mainly for catching range horses in his youth. It’s very old, but I keep it in good usable condition by occasionally rubbing in lambs tallow.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That is awesome! Great piece of history and work you have there.

[@nilo70]

Thank you Santee for not giving me a line , or trying to rope me into something !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@marcosaraiva9205]

Howdy Santee ! lariat we only need now is a fat calf too practise! Mr Schorr knows is business ! Good stuff another lesson...they never end ! Thanks amigos Santee,Dan .

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@AdaM48state]

Howdy Marco

[@marcosaraiva9205]

@@AdaM48state Howdy great AdaM

[@danielmiller2886]

Nothing better than German Shepherd puppy antics!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@skydiverclassc2031]

Watching Mr. Puckett braid was quite interesting. Most of us can braid three strand lines, at least to a point, but I have no idea on how to work four strands. With all that labor involved, I think of the scene in Lonesome Dove where they strung up the three murderers and Jake, and I remember thinking at the time, "You guys are wasting a whole bunch of rope there."

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Maybe they got it on the way back!

[@jerseyred9554]

Very educational and entertaining episode there Santee. I have an old lasso and it is impressive how well made they are. Howdy Dan, Dixie...... Wait....no Rita😯

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Behind the camera!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Excellent video Santee! I really didn't have much of an interest in Western "stuff" until I found your channel, now I'm all in! Can you do one on Western Saddles? Hmm? Huh? Can ya? I had a friend give me an old saddle and lasso to use for props in my videos, now I just need to get back to making more videos!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I did one on saddles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enaqnGp-q7t5maM

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Now I'm embarrassed, how did I miss that?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview You're forgiven, my son.

[@darthdmun]

the ending with Dan was funny, but that last part referencing 'Tottenham Hotspur'......that was funny as hell. :)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@bigblue6917]

Nice to see the old crafts still being used. Dirty Dan's remarks about not bringing the cow to an abrupt halt was very interesting. Reminded me of fly fishing where you use a light line and have to bring the fish in slowly so as the line does not snap.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I just watched "Comes a Horseman" and during the roping sequence James Caan gets one around the neck and it literally flips that cow upside down! It was funny....and also alarming.

[@bigblue6917]

@@ArizonaGhostriders If we remember that a cow has a value then you would want to make sure it kept that value. Which would mean making sure it was in as good a condition as possible when it was sold. So the original lariat would mean you could rope the cow without excess strain put on it.

[@NGMonocrom]

Great video, Santee. Had no clue just how much work was involved in making those.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I forgot to ask him how long it takes from beginning to end.

[@NGMonocrom]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I'm guessing there's going to be some variation in the length of time it takes since there's going to be differences in the individual hides.

[@BradSprinkle]

You really roped me in on this one. Enjoyed it a lot. Good 👍. Never let the old ways and skills get away from us. 🤠👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

All the noose that's fit to print. Thank you!

[@peterbeickert2767]

Thank you Mr Santee for this video. I always wanted to know how to make lariets. You have come through again. Your pard, Kid Tumbleweed

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You are very welcome

[@normangerring4645]

Another great one, thanks. And now on to the rest of my weekend.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Excellent! Have a good one.

[@Leinusje]

Thank you for your great and informative video's! I really like watching them and almost can't wait to see the next one. I'm writing a western and learnt so much from you, that I try to implement the info in my book. That way, if it gets published, others can learn from the old west too! So thank you!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@mildbill2806]

Mighty educative video. That feller making rawhide reatas had his work cut out.... Literally. I bought a 50 foot reata about ten years ago for $60. Nowadays them thangs are going for triple that price or more.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That is correct.

[@margeoconnor166]

Excellent documentation of an essential skill! You've done the cowboy culture a great service by recording the process and explaining the history of lariats. And done with humor, too! Thanks Santee! (Ps. Dirty Dan was impressive but don't tell him I said that!)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

He knows a LOT of stuff. I just like to get him riled up.

[@robertbuckey6517]

Another great episode, Santee! Nothing like a fresh cup of coffee and Arizona Ghostriders!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@joelhurley2678]

Great informative video. Very interesting and thanks for sharing 👍 😊! Also, Dixie is great.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated!

[@UrbanKiwiana]

Wow that was seriously interesting , I had no clue how much work actually went into making a real one from cowhide that's an incredible effort and skill, crazy how long it is all rolled out wow. Really really appreciate hearing about this one thanks so much. You never truly know how much goes into something untill you hear first hand..

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it! I don't think I could do that.

[@UrbanKiwiana]

@@ArizonaGhostriders + Me neither mate but it was really interesting to learn about total respect to the men who hand make these :)

[@victorwaddell6530]

Thanks again Santee & Co .

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Any time!

[@keithwoznek3429]

That was fantastic Santee! I really learned a lot. I miss Mrs Santee and her humor.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

More to come!

[@indigowolf556]

That was really interesting I never knew really anything about them only what I saw on tv. A lot of hard work went into making those.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes, and still does today (if they are by hand).

[@canadianryan2359]

Great information Santee!👍 I never realized just how much work was involved in their creation. Amazing!🤠👊🍻

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You are very welcome

[@rhondaz356]

That was very interesting. Nothing like an expert's know-how... 👏WOW 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right! Straight from the braider's mouth.

[@GDSavingThePast]

Fascinating video. Amazing how much work goes into making a riata from cowhide

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right??

[@bloodybillanderson9294]

That brought back memories...i used a lariat when i was young still living on the farm i could rope just about any calf i needed but now a days im lucky to even see a calf lol guess i need a new pair of specs 👓 😉

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Maybe. However, that is some great history you have there.

[@dougbrower2838]

Facinating! Really liked this one, appreciate the in-depth look at the lariat . Amazed that Dan is so knowledgeable on this subject ;-).

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Dan has a ranch and has trained horses. He's very knowledgeable.

[@jeffgrier8488]

I learned alot of stuff i didn't know about lariats, thanks for the video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ericruss4189]

Great video Santee! Really enjoyed seeing how he creates the lariat. I used to do a little roping myself. I still get it out, ever so often, to see:if I can still use it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That is awesome!

[@michaelinscoe7547]

Noah Webster is an ancestor of mine.. thanks for adding him

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sure! I found out that Merriam was the publisher.

[@TimKoehn44]

Great video. I love to see how things are made. Thanks Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@AdaM48state]

Great video. You know what they say" give a man enough rope"

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Truth!

[@dixiegeorge9665]

That dog has my name 🤣🤣 I got so excited I forgot my question ⁉️🤣

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@dixiegeorge9665]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I love y'all!!!

[@TheAdventureCowboy]

Great to see 3:10 Ranch Life in this video doing what they do best!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I was captivated by their videos. Drones and hat cameras....it's like they know me!

[@TheAdventureCowboy]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Check out Bronks & Donks channel as well for similar camera work and lots of roping.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@TheAdventureCowboy Cool!

[@gsdfan8455]

Those guys and girls that can rope the back legs impresses the heck out of me.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Me too. It's amazing.

[@joycedollar1198]

Excellent video. I did not know any of this info about the lariat. Thank you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@ralphperez4862]

Those lariat are amazing. I've never needed one as I don't generally ride a horse or work cattle. In fact, I've never handled a lariat. About the only thing I've roped has been my wife, 41 years ago. Poor thing.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!!! Well, that counts.

[@ralphperez4862]

@@ArizonaGhostriders not sure she would agree

[@themancalledhondo]

This is an incredible video. Thank you kindly.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're very welcome!

[@kevinlasota3982]

Dan's always going to get the upper hand! Why let yourself be the victim!? Great video, great information, love this channel. 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Because it makes you laugh.

[@gaelwinchester3936]

I finally have time to watch your video. good job santee 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@RhettyforHistory]

I wonder if this goes into some of the western roping competitions that I have seen. The calves are roped more in am open range and not in an arena. It can be taller grass and the ropes were longer. The times were much slower so they must have had a rope like he was making. Making those the old way sure seems to be a lost art. People just don't want to put in that level of work!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Pat the roper tells me that it is alive and well in Sonora, Mexico and there are reata braiders there.

[@RhettyforHistory]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I think they are using these a lot in the Wyoming area.

[@graycloud057]

Rhetty for History👍🏼 and Arizona Ghost Riders! Now there, my friends, is a winning hand! 👏🏼

[@RhettyforHistory]

@@graycloud057 Good to see you my friend!

[@IDK.Buckaroo]

I know a few guys who use’em here in Nevada/northern California

[@chelseadanico877]

Awesomely great job and well done on the video, I really loved it. I’m probably going to be adding ranches and ranchers to my book soon, I’ll make sure to add lariats too. That way I can make my book that’s set in the old West era of 2185 more realistic and believable

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@chelseadanico877]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks 🌟😎

[@adrockey]

Great video. I would love to have one of that old guys ropes. Not many of them guys left.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You and me both!

[@franks6857]

😄 I see ya got "roped" by Dirty Dan....again! That wee scoundrel.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

yup

[@Dsdcain]

That was actually really good. Especially the guy who want demonstrating hand made ropes. Well thanks for the video this week. Have a good day sir. 😎

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You bet

[@stephenhensley7004]

That was a home run. Good stuff. Thanks.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@deanmacka4975]

Great stuff mate 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@chelseadanico877]

Very awesome and informative video, I really liked and enjoyed it. As always I learned more about the old West for my book old West odyssey I’m writing

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@chelseadanico877]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks 🌟😎

[@joep4235]

great info today, thanks guys !!!!! Big shout out to Dick Shore and his skill set !!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@JEDiTV]

Ya know, I honestly expected things to go much worse when Dirty Dan had that rope… 😉

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

There will be other times.

[@frankrizzo367]

Always informative and fun!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@Wildwest89]

Great video, I always wondered how the rawhide ones were made, now I know

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@DarrenBurch]

I liked this a lot. Certainly a lot of work goes into making just ones. Interesting about the different lengths and the reasons why?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you liked it. Yes, the lengths are pretty fascinating.

[@kenchampness8240]

Good to see craftsmanship is still alive in the West.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yup!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I heeled for many years …we use nylon ropes …good video

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very cool!

[@Bucklerbjorn]

As usual Santee you bring something totally new to learn about - Here i was thinking a lasso is lasso :) Keep up the amazing work you do for us old west-interested :) Yeehaww :)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome, Bjorn, you rapscallion. 🤠

[@jeff9104]

Great stuff Santee, I sure hope that 'expertise ' gets handed down to next generation !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I hope so too!

[@bearflagmercantile8113]

Thanks Santee, this was a great video. Nothing like those hand made Riata's. My dad has several really old ones in his old west collection.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'm jealous!

[@lessage760]

thank you for sharing sir this was very interesting thanks

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@57WillysCJ]

Great video guys. I always considered a Riata use to fly fishing and the hemp Lariat to regular fishing. The work involved in braided leather makes them worth the money. I hung out with a saddle maker and the smell of wet rawhide is not nice. I still carry my lariat in my truck as an emergency rope. It's designed to take a lot of weight in a snap.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very cool!

[@roblowe9283]

Such a Great Show !!!!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@FutureRailProductions]

Another awesome episode, Santee. I might have to buy one now!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Go for it!

[@americanaxetoolco2076]

Very cool!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@americanaxetoolco2076]

@@ArizonaGhostriders you should start doing longer videos! Good stuff I tell ya!

[@801Bill]

As always, excellent video! It's good to know that this episode is Dixie approved.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Indeed!

[@savageater57]

I remember a video of a rodeo where the cowboy lost a finger !😮

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I don't doubt that.

[@aaronlopez3585]

Dan could be charged for second degree assault the way he put that lariat around your neck Santee. Loved the video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL! Thank you!

[@TheRevyr1666]

Wonderful Video. So today August 14 is actually John Henry Holliday’s birthday. Fun fact. He was born with a cleft lip. His Uncle John Stiles taught his mother the best way to feed him as she was worried he would pass away because they had lost a child a year prior to his birth. His Uncle performed the surgery to fix his lip which is why he was named John Henry instead of Henry Burroughs after his father. Well either way great video Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great info and happy b-day to Doc!

[@TheRevyr1666]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks it’s what I do, you do Old West and I do my favorite Gunslinger/Gambler.

[@wanderer_42_]

Great video, these videos genuinely make my day thanks.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you like them!

[@alswann2702]

Nice touch dynamiting the rice burner.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@lawrencelewis2592]

I thought a lasso or lariat were the same thing and was just a rope like you would buy at the hardware emporium. I sure learned something today.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Funny how many of us just know enough about rope for utlity purposes. In the seafaring and ranching world they are much more.

[@jjsadventures]

Love any type of leather work. I always wondered how the true lariat was made.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

The horsehair ones are interesting, too.

[@jjsadventures]

@@ArizonaGhostriders really? I’ll have to check it out. Thanks