Day in the Life of a SOLO Cowboy!

[@CrossTimbersSon]

Thanks for sharing this😅 When your horse begins to snort because he’s mysteriously attached to a scary rope and a calf that is following him backwards is classic. It’s fun to watch a young horse’s reaction, their brain is working overtime trying to comprehend what’s going on. Training them to trust you when their most natural reaction is fight or flight is awesome. That was definitely a positive training experience for him.

[@LifeintheWest]

Soo true. Love your description of what the horse is thinking.

[@nene6623]

What a lifestyle! You should definitely do more of this type of content. Literally my dream life.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thanks for saying so. I wasn’t sure about this one.

[@denisemeredith2436]

This was lovely to see and the horse did well for his first time with a calf. Thank you for sharing

[@LifeintheWest]

You are welcome. Yes, my horse kinda freaked out at first, but he thought his way through it very well.

[@kimdagnillo8246]

That’s so true, people are definitely disconnected to how the food ends up at the store. I love your videos, brings back memories with my own horses and learning about ranch life always interested me . Thank you for all the lessons, I can’t get enough.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. Very insightful comment.

[@ithewho6603]

I had a discussion with someone about how my family is hunter/fisher family with some farm animals too (mainly reindeer, sheep and goat). She said to me that there's no need to hunt down and keep innocent animals because we can just buy meat from stores. It was the funniest and saddest stupid stuff I have heard. I'm still holding hope she was trolling.

[@peggyscott66]

This was so fun to watch! I cannot imagine what was the sensitive part. Are people that wimpy these days? Loved how you taught your horse, too.

[@LifeintheWest]

“Are people that wimpy these days?” YES.

[@johnking8679]

It always amazes me how SOME people react to the these sorts of things !! You're being "cruel or unkind" etc. !! This IS farm/ranch life people and it goes on EVERY DAY in some ranch, somewhere in the world !!

[@myhappygecko2895]

I think because the baby cow didnt really cry and the mom didnt seem upset it was not half as bad as it could have been if that baby had cried a bunch. I thought both the baby and the momma cow did really well with the situation and I think it shows they treat the cows right the cow really wasn't afraid he was gonna hurt her baby. I mean ironically in the end they go to the chopper but I like knowing the animals are not treated badly and have a decent life prior.

[@maureen684]

I have recently found your videos. I throughly enjoy them. I’ve ridden horses when I was younger, but I was raised in the city and only rode horses at a riding stable. I always wanted to live on a farm/ranch and wanted several horses. Lol, never happened! The fact that your in my favorite state was reason I started watching. Good luck and God bless.

[@denisetimms1215]

Your horse did great! Kudos to mom and calf, and of course you!!

[@18waggie]

You seem at peace with life, I'm so jealous and yearn to have a life like yours, It must be wonderful being on all that open land and fresh air. Your videos take me out of LA if only just for a moment Thank you for all the time you spend creating this content and giving me a look inside your lifestyle. PS I want to be a cowboy. looking forward to your next post. yours truly Mike

[@LifeintheWest]

Thanks so much Mike. I’ll do my best.

[@badgerpa9]

Nice job working with the horse and calf. With Momma standing right there the calf was not upset it did not cry out or anything, People are so removed from the food supply they are trying to out law part of the food supply, Really nice job on the video. Stay safe and healthy.

[@lizabethgonzalez1580]

Awwww I loved this!! That is amazing how you handle the ropes in one hand! Finally got my husband to watch with me, and it reminded him of his Grandfather 💜 Incredible how animals can also feel each other’s feelings. 💜 Thank you so much!

[@LifeintheWest]

Your comment was so heart felt! Thank you. I am so glad your husband watched it with you, and it could bring back some memories. 😊 Next week will be a pretty long one. We got our horses tired that day! 👍

[@brettevans5158]

Evan though I'm over the pond thank you for what you do putting food on people's tables.....ranchers farmers dont get enough recognition.. keep up the good work brother

[@gardenman6218]

I absolutely enjoy your video's and how you described in clear and concise firm whatever you are doing or trying to educate us about. You obviously enjoy your ranch life both the good and some of the more trying times. I like how you treat your animals with respect. Growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin I can identify with many concepts basic to all rural life scenarios

[@JoseGarcia-ef9eb]

Another great video, from saddling the horse to tagging the calf, keep the videos coming.

[@grast5150]

Now that was a good rope throw! Something I never really tried to master as a kid. But then again, living on a horse ranch (City Ranching - Mostly city folk coming to ride). I never had a need to get really good as most of the horses were really broke.

[@karenspeer7378]

That's a Good Horse!! For a 1st time he handled it well and calmed down pretty quick!! His snorts got less intense!! God Bless and have a Great Week!! 👍😊

[@LifeintheWest]

God bless you too!

[@lauriecollins7312]

Enjoyed the tutorial both for us and the horse. AND videoing at same time too. New for you too. Nothing automatic- learning curve for everyone. Thank you. Teaching a new horse horse for cutting and ranch work 😊

[@CaptainFights]

I love this channel. Please keep sharing. My dream is to own a ranch and horse. Working my ass off for both and these videos keep me motivated!

[@Pfarley]

Keep working hard. An acre of land in Montana is in the neighborhood of 20k or more depending on location.

[@lukeneighbor4345]

I think it’s great for people to see the sometimes hard but necessary thing to feed America. You were dead on. We are so removed from our food now. Great video. Very excited whenever you come out with a new video. Appreciate the no swearing too👌

[@twwtb]

First time roping a calf and in a halter to boot. I think your horse did really, really well. You got a winner there.

[@kilren1701]

That is a BEAUTIFUL horse. First time seeing him without all his gear.

[@LifeintheWest]

Yeah. He’s a good looker. Thats for sure.

[@johnparkhurst825]

That GMC is super cool. Worthy of a video.

[@LifeintheWest]

I probably should. It has 0 brakes though. 😄

[@johnking8679]

Thank you so much for your step-by-step video on roping and tagging a young calf !! Being a "City boy" that was very interesting !! I just love your calm and relaxing channel and look forward to another !!

[@RaymondWKing-dn8wf]

Thanks for the real cowboying videos, I'm a 4 Th. Generation Brush popping Western Colorado Cowboy. Things have steadily evolved since My Grate Granddads William Henry. Forrest 1857-1938, John A. Forrest 1894 - 1976 Margaret Ruth Forrest - King 1926-1969 me Raymond Wade King 1953 - Eckert Colorado but the basics are still the same, the best work is still dune on the back of a Horse in my Book! Workem Quietly when you can and don't get them unnecessarily stared up unless you have to! No since in making more work and stress for every on than is necessary.

[@tommyshaw2420]

Found your channel from Peter Santenello's channel. Glad to be here.

[@ashleyfarmer1991]

Love to watch a horse think and learn their way through it for their first time. I’ve definitely had it go way worse on a first go. Good momma cow.

[@LifeintheWest]

I’ve had it go worse too! And yes, really good momma cow! She’s a keeper.

[@ashleyfarmer1991]

@@LifeintheWest wish they all would act like that. Things might be a little less exciting…. Enjoy your videos.

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

People who don't know horses probably don't understand how badly that could have turned to shlt, with a green horse involved. It's good that your horse handled it.

[@LifeintheWest]

Yep. Always have to be ready to pitch the rope and calm the horse. 😁

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

@@LifeintheWest He was a good boy and he learned a lesson.

[@pattybryd7228]

I loved this video. I like to learn about ranching. You explain things so well.

[@robertschmidt9032]

Thanks for sharing this video. This is your horses first time roping a calf. It did well It seem to have a good learning mind and temperament. there were a couple of times there I thought it might blow a gasket. Thank You

[@AnsemSenpai]

This was amazing to watch! I can only imagine the stress and worry of the animals losing their cool. But you obviously had everything under control and the animals handled it well! Hats off to you sir.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you so much. It does take a lot of focus. 😁

[@elizabethcobb3316]

Once it was over your horse was like, "yeah, I'm cool I can do anything now!"

[@LifeintheWest]

Yeah. Let’s hope he stays that way for the next time. 😁

[@m.zackmccain9885]

Thank you for sharing. Keep doing what you're doing. Love all your content.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you for saying so.

[@lwknicely]

I miss riding. I grew up on my grandparents farm in Utah but was also a military kid travel the world but look forward to every summer learning on the farm . Watching you saddle up and getting on the horse it made me want to ride.. Watching from Arizona

[@bigtodd12159]

Making me homesick. Great video bringing back some great memories.

[@ronniegill9514]

You were right about the rocks , man I thought I had a lot , you win WOW

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. Its soooo rocky here.

[@johnjacobs4207]

Great job on using the principle of bend

[@teddysmith457]

Thank you for sharing. I’m sorry I don’t do Facebook anymore too liberal for me. But my father cowboy do for a living til his health wouldn’t let him no more. But one way or another he always managed to keep me and him in a horse and stay someone in the cattle business when we moved to Denver. I truly enjoy watching you work thank you again so much for sharing

[@stephaniechavez9422]

when i was a kid in the 50s the city we lived in back then had some property to it. we raised rabbits, chickens, and goat for food and cats and dogs and rats as pets. you are right that people are removed from the reality of where their meat comes from. they cry and complain yet they fry up those chicken wings and put those steaks on the bbq grill. i loves your videos. my grandfather was a cattle rancher in gilroy, ca. back in the day.

[@LifeintheWest]

You are exactly right! Thank you.

[@telecasteroil]

Thank You for this, great showing that easy patience .

[@richardlusk1715]

GREAT VIDEO MY MAN..I could smell the leather in the tack room when you picked up that roping saddle. (People) especially kids of this Era need to learn where there food comes from and how...Great job,pretty dang good horse too

[@ronniegill9514]

I may have missed it, but have you said anything about the rope you use , how long , 3 strant or 4 or 5 you are very good at showing and decribeing how you use them

[@MsQ275]

LOVE and appreciate the raw cut!! 🙏

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. Wasn’t sure about it.

[@sharleenparrino2297]

So awesome Thank you for being an amazing rancher and sharing your lifestyle with us! I learn so much and dream of this way of life! 🤠🐴🐂🐃👏👍🇺🇸

[@edrefeen4006]

That is awesome! Excellent job

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.

[@fritzk3627]

So facinating to see. Thank you for sharing’

[@yesIread]

Dear Trinity, I truly enjoy your videos. On the longer ones, those tutorials that you do, really rather well. A question though is that to train up a new generation of ranchers? A silly Q, I will admit, however as you gave said in some video, there is a ryme and reason for everything you do. I got on a tangent though, you teach ranching very well. Please continue, signed, a fan, John Van Surksum.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you so much John. I feel that most of this generation doesn’t understand the process of raising cattle and therefore think everything is cruel and ruining the planet. That is one of my biggest motivations is to help them see the reality of what happens and help them understand it as well. That is one of my true motivations.

[@Voyagersk9]

Just ordered the Wagbar! Can’t wait to try them!

[@deborahmcham7895]

I watch every chance I get! 😊

[@goingbonzo5923]

I admire your way of life. At my age it's too late to start that life style. But I have hunted for my own food. It's a great experience. Thanks.

[@karleggers3125]

Once you got the calf heeled, the calf didn’t seem too bothered by it. The horse, on the other hand, is in training. All part of life on the farm.

[@LifeintheWest]

Exactly. Training takes a lot of experiencing scary things.

[@devinross4079]

i like the raw part of life I'm hoping to be come a first generation rancher.

[@marjoriewelsh549]

Nice to hear you grunting & puffing while you are saddling up. I know that saddle is not lite weight. It is a super duty, oops your a RAM man, ranch saddle. Thank you for the demo.

[@LifeintheWest]

😂😂. Yep. I’m a grunter.

[@sandradanforth8524]

Excellent job, and great teaching lessons.

[@manicmechanic448]

Love that GMC.

[@beverlyreiner-baillargeon6205]

Bridle would have helped. Ya think. But that was fun to watch. Go cowboy!!!!

[@Awake2Evil]

The horse has us trained. He knew you would brush him and so, he made sure of it, laying in the hay/grass. Also. Does any of your horses make you tap them on the belly to keep them from pudging their stomach so the saddle isn't tight.

[@kellywalker8407]

Talk about anthropomorphic nonsense, laying in the hay to get brushed? Geez... Also, horses never puffed out their bellys when cinched, IF they had a saddle that fit and I done the training. And if I was doing the training the saddle damn sure fit their withers without pinching.

[@joelbecker7690]

@@kellywalker8407 You sound about like the newby that has been riding and training horses for a couple years. Just long enough to think you have some special skill and touch that no one else has, but not long enough to realize how much you really don’t know.

[@Awake2Evil]

@@kellywalker8407 well smart ass I did have a horse that did that when I was younger when I was a kid and I was asking if it was common with any horses he's had

[@karimedinburgh]

Excellent video, very beautiful , looking forward for more videos !!

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you.

[@baghdadbob121]

I found your channel. Love it. Do you have a video that shows/ explains the ranch-size history etc…. Origins. Thanks

[@walterwjr947]

Your Hoss said, "I know 'ow ta stretch 'em 'till he quits movin'. I got it."

[@LifeintheWest]

😄😄

[@brown406]

Awesome content! Thanks for showing us this! Glad the momma cow didn't come after you!

[@LifeintheWest]

Yeah. Me too. She is a keeper. Very attentive to her calf, but not wanting to kill me.

[@Rupert9692]

Great content!

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you Logan!

[@chuckcampbell3927]

🛫📖🛬 Trinty, Really learning a lot by hanging out with you. Every episode is really great and informative, Not just entertaining. Only thing missing at the end is; A pretty sunset, You riding into the dusk at days in, And you on the guitar Singing, "I'M BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN" 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. I really appreciate that. I don’t think you want to hear my guitar playing though. 😂

[@traceyhacking7109]

Thank you for sharing reality!!

[@LifeintheWest]

You are welcome. I am really trying to bring a true to life experience to those who never see that part of life.

[@unitedstatesdale]

This was great !

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. I am very glad you liked it.

[@maryevey5487]

Love thT you dont use a bridle. Looking forward to more

[@elkriverbrand7467]

Can you do a video on how to feed a loop like you did at 8:22 in the video

[@LifeintheWest]

I will certainly try to remember to do that.

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

Your horsie was so nervous :)) He wanted to pivot and flee a couple of times. Great job. Very calmly done. Why did you ride him with the halter and not with the bit ? Another first. And what kind of breed is your horse ? Super cool to watch. Thank you.

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. He was pretty nervous. He is a Quarter Horse. Not sure why I decided to ride him with a halter. Just a challenge I guess.

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

@@LifeintheWest Quarter Horse. Perfect for working with cattle. Interesting ! He can also stop on a dime, i saw in your short video :)) And self-challenges are good ! Thank you. You're a great host.

[@patherzog4759]

Great video 📹 thank you for sharing 👍

[@Bendito2006]

Really enjoyed this

[@LifeintheWest]

I am so glad you enjoyed it.

[@Bendito2006]

@@LifeintheWest Your videos are uniquely informative. I am grateful that you take the time to share with us.

[@mariagustafson1633]

Thank you sincerely Everett Seattle Washington State 👍😁🐕‍🦺🇺🇸❤️

[@LifeintheWest]

So glad you liked it. 😁

[@1959tess]

Love this channel

[@LifeintheWest]

Thanks so much Tess.

[@abbasssibatra8682]

So far so good 👍

[@chrismartin5166]

“We are so removed from our food”…….yup. 100%

[@oliverwood2724]

Great video love it you should do more of these

[@grast5150]

I feel nothing because unlike most I had experiences at my Great Grandparents farm. I know where food comes from. These animals are food. We treat them with respect, we care for them, but at the end of the day ; They are food and our responsible to cull as quickly and painlessly as possible. Thanks for the video.

[@seans5960]

Watching from Ireland, great video 👍🏻 I bet you look odd with a camera tied to your hat !! 😂

[@LifeintheWest]

Ummm…. Yes!! 😄

[@artteripoussard2123]

What are the two white bumps behind the saddle horn?

[@LifeintheWest]

Those are called “Bucking Rolls”. They are supposed to help me stay on if my horse starts bucking. Which happens. 😁

[@craigcleveland3132]

nicely done young feller--ya got a good horse there

[@jbcatchemall6902]

Good handle keep up the good work

[@Boz_-st4jt]

Cowboy Up! From NE Montana.

[@charlesozment9479]

old black got. a little snotty but not bad for the first drag! I,ve seen a lot of wrecks.. nicely done.

[@1959tess]

Thank you for what you do

[@Pfarley]

While you saddle, I think I hear the four lane in the background? You closer to Billings or BozeAngeles?

[@keithweedt7236]

Healing head and body. Funny

[@LifeintheWest]

Yeah. I couldn’t decide whether to head or heel it. Decided to head it, and ended up heeling it. 😄

[@curtismcadams6096]

How do the dogs do on the area on your ranch that has a lot of cactus growing on the ground

[@allthingsconsidered3211]

These are youre cattle that supply your everyday hamburgers u eat. Love the content

[@joelrudzinski6829]

Don't Worry we are not all Powder Puffs out here. Good Job.

[@jasonniles9270]

Good video thank you for sharing learned a lot of new things I'll take care now stay safe

[@mrskimtaehyung9095]

Every time I saddle my horse, I take the saddle pad and place it further up on the withers and then push it backwards to the spot so that if any hair sticks up from placing the pad on, it will flatten the rest of the hair when I push it back.

[@michaeloleary1066]

That horse did really well there

[@justusbobo9096]

Where did you get that blue shirt? I’ve looked all over for it and can’t seem to find it anywhere, it looks really good!

[@LifeintheWest]

Murdochs. And I can’t find it anywhere now either. 😢

[@ronwatson4902]

I don't see how you hadle a horse,a calf,a rope and a camera. Nice work for sure. Thanks.

[@kathleenschaefer7012]

Good video! Sometimes I watch a video where people are talking to their animals in an other language than english, my first language. It is so funny and difficult trying to figure out what is going on and what they are trying to communicate and order. Sometimes I get meaning from the tone/emotion of their voice, yet not much. It must be so difficult for animals to guess/understand what the sounds might mean, if they even guess there might be meaning at all. Humans can be amazingly dumb to expect an another being to understand the noises they make because they "mean " it.

[@carolmac5944]

Thanks

[@LifeintheWest]

You are welcome. Hope it was decent.

[@carolmac5944]

@@LifeintheWest your videos tell and show life,a life most will never have experienced. Yes very good

[@susanandersonskomsvold3512]

You are amazing!!!

[@kelseyjames5119]

Awesome job. I'm going to save so I can buy me some cattle so my families horses can learn to handle them.

[@bonniebethel1234]

That went well. Some will think that calf is traumatized, its not. Your horse for being young and inexperienced, did a good job. It could have turned out a lot differently. I've been through quit a few that didn't go quit to plan. 😳

[@jeremymullen5378]

🔥that was great for the horse.. did great, love these videos 🔥👊🔥⚙️🏍🔨🚜

[@LifeintheWest]

Thanks man!!

[@rickeytrammell8502]

Were did you get the Gus hat

[@LifeintheWest]

I but regular shaped hats and shape them myself. I have a KZbin short about it if you go to my channel.

[@rickeytrammell8502]

Thanks buddy enjoy your channel from Chatsworth Ga

[@islandersmoke5905]

People are weak my guy keep up the good work

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes they are. And thank you.

[@hunterculp2385]

What kind of saddle do you use im trying to look into getting a wade saddle somewhat like yours.