Cowboys & Cowgirls of Montana | Photos by Todd Klassy

Documentary photos taken on real working ranches located in Blaine County, Montana during the spring of 2012.
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[@teresar5643]

Pass the tissues! Thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures!

[@bbrabow1gmail]

Thank you for making me smile and cry at the same time.... What beauty... I pray to be up there permanently soon. Thanks again for the video. God Bless.

[@cyntar556]

My grandfather was born in Montana, in the year of 1900, he was a black cowboy/bronc buster on ranches around the state, he worked on ranches with Randolph Scott , Gary Cooper and others before they made it big in the motion pictures industry. I still have his spurs and stirrups that he gave to me before he passed away. R.I.P grandpa.

[@TMBnVegas]

That is a proud legacy to have save those

[@cyntar556]

Tyler Brown I most definitely will Tyler, I was totally engulfed in the cowboy way because of him. I took him to rodeos and Indian pow wows and those times made his heart glad. I have so many country/western albums that it crazy. In planning his funeral I had his Stetson mounted on a floral arrangement and took along the song, HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU, of course that Stetson is here with me today along with the spurs and stirrups. I was the only one of the grandchildren that he left the western cowboy imprint on my heart because we were always together. He also for part of his early life grew up on a FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION. I so much loved sitting cross leggeg in front of him listening to his tales of life on the trail. Thank you for your comment Tyler, I really appreciate it. Cynthia

[@tedallison8679]

great story! most if not all people do not know the first cowboys and best ones to tame the west were black. thanks for sharing!

[@cyntar556]

Ted Allison You're most welcome Ted and thank you for reading and responding to my comment. My grandpa's brother was also a broncbuster back when, and as a small child I found magazines that grandpa had that featured his brother, grandma must have thrown them away when grandpa passed away and because of them I came to this channel. once again I thank you, as a city girl this and the music is all that I have. God bless you Ted.

[@suzieparis6821]

cynthia tarver Awesome

[@janew6892]

Great pictures of chiseled weatherbeaten characters & stunningly beautiful scenery Thanks for posting ....🙂

[@toddklassy]

Thank you LIam. Thanks for following.

[@leptium]

I'll take your video for record in a dvd disc and show it to my father. He's 68 years and I'm absolutely convinced that He enjoys this video. Thanks for your video. It is really beautiful.

[@peterwikvist2433]

Thanks for posting this. Beautiful settings!

[@ladykws]

I'm not a cowgirl, but you seem to have captured the spirit of this lifestyle in your photos. I have so much respect for these hardworking individuals. Long live the cowboy (and cowgirl)!

[@stonevillemusic]

Todd, I never get tired of watching this essay with the music. I can visualize myself on a horse helping the real cowboys. Thank you so much. I'm looking at property in Montana. God bless, Dan

[@bogoto247]

Outstanding pictures and a beautiful part of the country. Lived in Nampa Idaho from 1953 until 1957. Part of me still lives there in my memories

[@august7583]

Thank you for these pictures. Reminds me of my childhood, helping my Dad and Grandpa with the calves. God bless, from Oregon.

[@tjcantin6958]

God Bless you sir...it's all we knew growing up...sure do miss it now...

[@misschina]

An incredible 8 minutes...love from Australia, where I dream of spending a spring in Montana

[@carmenperez3191]

Love the video I love cowboys all my life ...peace.

[@donnadickey5420]

I had tears in my eyes as I watched this. My son is living this life and will never come back. His heart and soul is in Montana. I'm very thankful he loves his JOB.

[@7pdude]

can't think of anything more beautiful! thanks for making this masterpiece!

[@toddklassy]

Thank you so much for your kind reply and kudos. Much appreciated!

[@tedallison8679]

amazing photography with amazing people and landscapes to capture

[@greengiant3421]

Loved this so much!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful talent!!!

[@vanillemusicchannel346]

Thank you for those beautiful, powerful and pure pictures. I was just searching videos about the life and the work in a ranch. I'm actually searching a job in a ranch for next year in the Usa, and your pictures reminded me why I really want to leave France and live this experience. Thank you.

[@clintbradley]

This is an absolutely stunning portrayal of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Seldom can a landscape bring me to tears, but this collection of marvellous photographs has. I congratulate you!

[@tamaravillegas69]

Stunning !!!!! This video is adorable ,the land of my angel ....my husband.

[@NSResponder]

Some really great shots here. Well done. -jcr

[@Samm1909]

Great video Todd. Really enjoyed all the photos and the music was beautiful.

[@mrlaursen711]

I grew up and still live in Western Montana. These videos show the Montana I grew up in and the kind of people my folks knew. These are the kind of people that still draw me in. They are honest, hard working, kind and practical. The kind of people we should aspire to be.

[@suzieparis6821]

♡

[@danielwhowell]

This is a beautiful story for all who ever moved cattle on horse back. Precious Memories how thy linger in the back corridors of our mind. 🐎🤠

[@suzieparis6821]

so bittersweet..like a lonesome dove moment in time..the love in their faces..the best and hardest way of life..the closeness and the loss of a friend that will be missed everyday

[@americafirst3800]

raised on a ranch in Western Montana,, excellent video,, next time head toward the Missions for a different "flavor",,

[@cornshucker77]

God bless cowboys and cowgirls.

[@judithwalker3600]

Sorry folk's, but my Dad, Melvin Francis Gallagher was the Greatest Cowboy there has ever been.! The State took our ranch in Coloma CA in 1975 and Dad passed not long after, but I know He is where the grass is the deepest yet. LOVE THIS VIDEO.

[@gabidragonrider7485]

Beautiful! :3

[@rjwintl]

I get a deju vu feeling, like about 1874, seeing the Montana plains and mountains !!!

[@cowgirlo99]

I loved it! Wish I could live on a ranch and do that. The cowboy I lost back in 2010 was form Montana around Jordan he was every bit a cowboy all his life until he died I still wish we could have done the things we had planed. I love big sky country:)

[@suzieparis6821]

Maybe God will send another cowboy to finish the dream

[@a2r7n6]

Beautiful!

[@willyjesse386]

MAGNIFIQUE et merci pour ça

[@cmnzfrd7362]

very cool collaberation i know all the people in these pics alan bemis was a very damn good friend, cowboy, and man, and will be missed by his many friends forever, gonna drink a little jack daniels for ya buddy, till we meet again. love ya man. jerry m.

[@frogbuttdragging4032]

Cynthia tarver.......how Awsome.........🇺🇸

[@cyntar556]

James Slay Thanks so much James.

[@USA00STEVEN]

LONG LIVE COWBOYS

[@thomasredfeather277]

Outstanding Video! I live in Helena, Montana and my best times were always on a horse.

[@michaelwolf5455]

Bute here

[@suzieparis6821]

John Froneman THERES NO PLACE LIKE IT

[@zzz15467]

Only one word to describe Montana, Paradise

[@WICCANQUEEN59]

The land still belongs to God here. Love from Libby, Montana. The northwest corner next to Canada and Kalispell.

[@wyominghorseman9943]

Kallispell is beautiful country lived in Lincoln Montana two years regret leaving

[@zuzannamagdicz9454]

Woow! WONDERFUL! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I'd like to be there... 💕

[@natasharoca1625]

its so beautiful sky and seem nice place !!

[@MontanapicturesNet]

Beautiful photography!

[@Ellelouise007]

Makes me miss home!

[@speeddemonsltd7486]

Great Video from your Albertan brother north of the border.

[@charley1043]

I am just a city slicker and always dreamed of horses and like the cowboys but were these pictures really from the spring, more like autumn. Beautiful pictues no matter what season

[@Romans--bo7br]

Willem de groot In the Spring. Blaine County, ranching and real "cowboyin" (and cowgirls,to) is Not for the faint of heart, weather wise... or, any other way & only those with "true grit", survive here.... as with most anywhere on range land & prairies of north central & eastern / S. eastern, MT..... as well as all the ranchers, cowboys n' gals, in all the other prairie & western states. Take good care.... and appreciate your thoughts.

[@Jeana67]

I ve watched this video before I go to sleep since I've found it. It is so relaxing it looks like you can almost touch the sky. The grass is so green the land open and the cowboys look free and happy. One day I will leave in Montana if not I will ashes will be spread on a mountain top over looking an open spread. Believe this I have it in my will and a friend in MT to make sure it happens. I've been all over this great USA of ours. Nothing can come close to this Mystical place.

[@suzieparis6821]

Still watchin in 2020♡

[@VEROnica-ti9rg]

Maravilhoso!

[@leas908]

it´s amazing

[@heatherwolf6461]

Nice video! :)

[@marshalporter9378]

Great video. I grew up in Illinois with horses and cattle. Not enough land for us to do in on a larger scale like this. Would be great to have a working vacation on this Montana roundup.

[@Briebabcock8052]

May God rest his soul. My granddad raised hogs out here in Colorado Springs, CO. He was a lovely man and sweet at heart. I have fond memories of him before he passed away. My grandpa was born a corn farm boy in Nebraska. My mother, well, she'said a southern bell. My grandma also a southern bell. Hopefully after I finish my welding classes and things settle for me, I can buy myself a 5 acre farm with maybe 3 or 4 acres for cattle.

[@cyntar556]

Stephen Babcock Thank you Stephen, I pray that your dreams come true one day, having been born and raised in the big city and way too old now, I'd give anything to have a small ranch, a few horses and a few cattle but my time has passed but for you, if able, do it.

[@Briebabcock8052]

cynthia tarver Thank you, currently Im also aiming to become a firefighter. Right now I do roadside assistance, which is quite the dangerous job

[@cyntar556]

Stephen Babcock gday Stephen, do you mean roadside assistance as in tow truck operations? I checked out your page, do you mind if I follow you? You have good content.

[@Briebabcock8052]

cynthia tarver Basically, Im the guy who comes out to you when you need fuel delivered, a jumpstart, a tire change, etc. Sure, you can follow me, I dont mind, instead I welcome it.

[@cyntar556]

Stephen Babcock cool, I was looking at your road closure video and can totally relate. I worked in field ops for 19 years working on and shutting down streets and ppl never learn.

[@phillipstewart4802]

Long live cowgirls

[@viviangrabowski69]

that's awesome! my dream is to be a cowgirl too!

[@TheNofearford]

chinook montana raised miss it wanna go back so bad. If ur lookin for heaven go to blaine county u will find it

[@marino210342]

loveee !!!

[@Jeana67]

My dream to one day live in Montana.

[@yolasquarehead]

I'm mexican and i would like to live in that place. it's like heaven! i wear boots, i love horses, im a girl!

[@suzieparis6821]

You need to go

[@monikahemmer5857]

It`s so beautiful

[@SaintHochiminhAkioMingShanXiao]

Great!👏👏👏

[@marino210342]

splendid

[@tinaqwuick4778]

nice video

[@suzieparis6821]

Still..2022..hi Todd..hope all is well up in Havre

[@brianlutz6612]

i love living in montana!!!

[@Romans--bo7br]

brian lutz Me to... too bad all them "fornians" and other city slickers had to move here and ruin it for all those of who've been here for four and five generations..... driven up the cost of land with all their "big bucks", greed, attitudes, etc.... nuff said!!

[@samevans2601]

+2Stroke Diesel Power I was born in Montana and lived there until I was 7, now I'm 13 and live in California and I agree with you. They love high prices.

[@anders1621]

This is the part of America i would like to see one day, when i have the money to travel across the pond :)

[@Hey_its_Koda]

Beautiful country. Im stuck in a city. :(

[@toddklassy]

Come out and visit any time you want!

[@micaKTM1290]

Wow.

[@joycefitzpatrick4204]

Love this documentary about cowboys and cowgirls in Montana!!! What an inspirational and beautiful showcase of Montana art! Amazing!!! Big Sky country is also where Mary Fields lived her life as a part of western history! Mary lived and worked in Cascade, Montana and was even featured in the famous western painter Charles Russell's sketch called, "A Day in Cascade"! She delivered U.S. Mail via wagon and horse. Some call her "Stage Coach Mary", but her driving a stagecoach has never been verified. She was a great testament to fortitude, inspiration and grit for the state of Montana!!! Please watch my documentary and many thanks for your opinions and views!!! Thank you and God Bless! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHKcpoyXrNtjn7c

[@Jeana67]

Live in Montana Dang smart phones

[@mykeiarobinson4577]

it me the cowboy rideable outside of horses.

[@rachelek9563]

They don't make real men like that out here in California.

[@judithwalker3600]

+Polly Ester Yes they do! We aint all goat ropers and movie cowboys.

[@sterlingbither5866]

+Judith Walker hell Ya califorios and bukaroos are all over the big ranches

[@eloyruiz450]

More or less how much does a cowboy makes per hour just wandering

[@Romans--bo7br]

Eloy Ruiz That depends... if your a real "working" cowboy.. it depends on the ranch, it's owner... the size of the operation, how many head yer runnin, your experience, how hard you work (and ya better be a hard worker, in ANY weather and time of day or night... NO "slackers" in ranching). If, your a rodeo cowboy.... you rely on winnings, primarily.. and it can be a rough trail to ride... but, if your at the "top of your game".. ya might pick up a major sponsor or two, and everything that goes with that (but, "they own You")... money can be real good in that venue... if your willin to put up with the corporate bs.

[@TheTexn]

This is cow country. Texans weren't wrong when they saw Montana for the first time. The Indians were put on reservations down in the territory and the buffalo had been destroyed. Montana and the Great American Plains were vacant country. Cattlemen from Texas saw this and knew what to do with this heaven on earth. Texas cattle were driven up the Western Trail and the Goodnight - Loving Trail. Dreams of men with the American spirit prevailed. How many Montana cow men trace their family lineage back to Texas ? It would be interesting to ask that question in front of a group of people in Blaine County.

[@phillipstewart4802]

I wont to be there iam a Texas cowboy