As the old cowman said, "Cows have more time than cowboys so cows always win."      Another said, "If you break the cows rules, the cows will make you pay."

As the old cowman said, "Cows have more time than cowboys so cows always win."      Another said, "If you break the cows rules, the cows will make you pay."

(sometimes called "bobbed wire" or "barb wire."   Another name was "The Devil's Rope

(sometimes called "bobbed wire" or "barb wire."   Another name was "The Devil's Rope

Method of marking cattle by trimming their tail hair.  The cowman might "bob" the tails of the cattle he intends to keep while he is working them.   This mark is made by cutti [..]

Method of marking cattle by trimming their tail hair.  The cowman might "bob" the tails of the cattle he intends to keep while he is working them.   This mark is made by cutti [..]

Ownership mark.  Verb: Applying a brand.

Ownership mark.  Verb: Applying a brand.

The tool used to apply a brand.  Called "iron" for short.

  Ring or flat iron used to draw a brand rather than stamp it on.  In the old west, sometimes used by rustlers to quickly mark unbranded cattle.  In some places it is still illegal t [..]