Cowboy Stories

In this episode with Skeet Gould he talks about family, his time in California, and the differences he noticed in California versus Arizona. If you've listened to Part 1 and Part 2, you know that he has also written a book. If you'd like to read more about his life and hear more stories, you can contact Skeet directly via Facebook to get a copy. Look up Skeet Gould on Facebook and send him a message. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

In part 2 of our conversation we talk about the longest place he ever stayed, learning how to AI cattle, a horse named Joe Lewis, and things he learned from Bill Howell at the Babbitts. If you like listening to his stories, you can purchase on directly from Skeet on Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

Skeet Gould was born in Prescott, AZ but currently lives in Red Bluff, CA. In part 1 of our conversation, we talk about his childhood, classing cattle horseback, horsemanship, and family. When talking about eradicating screwworms he said, ““The best thing for cowmen. The worst thing for cowboys. It also affected the horses. A horse used to be taught to run to cattle….” He tells a lot of cool stories and if you want to hear more, he wrote a book called “Layin around the water hole” You can purchase one directly from him. Contact him on Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

In part 2 of my interview with Greg Snow we talk about the best part of living this lifestyle, the hardest place he's ever left, and ranch horses. He also answers the question, “Are cowboys as good today as they were back in the day?” If you haven't had a chance to listen to part 1, head over there first because we dive right in where we left off. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

Greg Snow was raised in Twin Falls, ID. He grew up in sports; baseball, basketball, and football. He got a job at the stockyards and that was when he first became interested in cattle. He found out there were full time cowboy jobs from Kurt Marcus articles in the western horseman and he has had the “cowboy bug” ever since. After high school, he turned down a few football scholarships and instead bought a cheap used saddle, a rope and a snaffle bit. The rest is history. He's worked on ranches in a few different states and is a well-known name in the ranching world. I had a lot of fun visiting with him and I hope you enjoy his story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

In part two of our conversation, Steve talks about some of the best parts of living the kind of lifestyle he lives. One of which is having the opportunity to work day to day with your family. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

Steve Layton has been ranching on the Arizona Strip his entire life,  his family bought the ranch and moved from Southern Arizona in 1949. His grandkids are now the 5th generation on the ranch. I hope you enjoy part 1 of his story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

Part 2 of my conversation with Johnny Hill. In this episode, we continue our conversation about good horses and he also gives his definition of a cowboy, “Somebody that can take a horse and go work a cow and do what he needs to do without stirrin a bunch of stuff up.” Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

Johnny Hill is from the pan handle of Texas and one of the pieces of advice that he offers the younger generation is to, “Keep your mouth shut, your eyes open and leave your phone in your pocket.” Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

Today we dive right in to Part 2 of my interview with Tyson Johnson. If you haven't had a chance to listen to Part 1, I recommend starting back there. In todays episode, Tyson shares a little bit more of his background, some of the things he enjoys about this lifestyle, his definition of what makes a good hand, and a few "cowboy stories." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

Tyson Johnson grew up in Kanab, UT and currently lives in Oklahoma where he is the manager of Sooner Cattle Company. In Part 1 of this episode, he talks about how he fell in love with this way of life and some of the early events that led him to where he is today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

Jim Brinkman is a third generation rancher on the Pitzer Ranch (located in Ericson, NE). Throughout this episode we talk about how the Pitzer Ranch got its start, how Jim became involved, the great Two Eyed Jack, and their horse program. If you want more info on the Pitzer Ranch, click the following link. https://pitzerranch.net/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

Ira Wines lives in Elko county Nevada and is currently the president of the Ellison Ranching Company. His family has been in Elko county since 1860 and his dad worked for the Ellisons when he was born. Throughout this episode he talks about his personal history and some of the day-to-day things on the ranch. If you want more information on the Ellison Ranching Company and it's history, they just published a book and copies are available in Elko at the Cowboy Arts and Gear Museum, Western Folklife Center and Northeastern Nevada Museum or by contacting the Ellison Ranching Company offices at 775-753-8826. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cowboy-stories/support

Jimmy Riggs is 78 years old. He and his wife Janna live on their ranch near Wilcox, AZ. In Part 2, he talks about a Ranch tour that he and his wife do every year. They joined an organization called “Wings over Wilcox” as a service to the beef industry to help educate others on where their food comes from and what their operation is like. They had 250 people tour this year over a 3 day weekend. If you haven't had a chance to listen to Part 1, I recommend starting there first. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Jimmy and his wife Janna live near Wilcox, AZ. They have a pretty neat family history that he shares at the beginning of this episode. He also talks about how the railroad changed the way investors thought about ranching, and the incredible way they were able to help eradicate screwworms. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

In Part 2 of my interview with Wes O'Neal, he talks about the horse program he helped run, the coolest place he's ever been on a horse, and his advice to the next generation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Wes O'Neal is 89 years old and started his life off with very humble beginnings. He's spent the majority of his life in Texas but has managed/worked cattle in multiple states across the U.S. When asked what a cowboy is, he responded, “A man who has spent his life riding other peoples horses, working other peoples cattle, living in other peoples houses, until he gets to where he can't do it anymore and then they just mosey off to town and hopefully you've saved enough to live comfortably.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Luke was born in South Dakota where he grew up breaking horses with his dad. When he was 17 he rode a greyhound bus to California with his saddle and went to work on a ranch. He's worked in South Dakota, California, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon and Arizona. His secret to success is the people he's been able to work around and learn from. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Boots O'Neal is 90 years old and still works as a full-time cowboy. He's spent the majority of his life on large ranches in Texas. Ranches such as the JAS Ranch, the Matador Ranch, the Waggoner Ranch (25 years), and the 6666 Ranch (34 years). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

In part 2 of our conversation, Stan talks about a race horse he had named Distant Wind. He also talks about his sobriety and how God helped and continues to help him stay sober. If you haven't had a chance to listen to part 1, head over and give that one a listen first. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Stan Mecham is from Tropic, UT and he is 85 years old. Throughout this episode, he talks to us about some of his best bronc rides, some wrecks he's been in and a lot about hunting lions. Enjoy part 1 of our conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

In part 2 of my interview with Mike McLaughlin, he talks about the O R O Ranch and their horses. He also gives his definition of a cowboy, “A guy who is willing to get on any horse they hand him and go out and do his job the best he knows how to do it and if it needs to be roped then you rope it and if it needs to be put through a gate, you put it through the gate. But you don't back off because your horses aren't that good.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

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When asked about some of the best cowboys Ed Ashurst has ever been around, he mentioned Bill Howell. When talking about Bill he said, "...the best cowboy I ever knew, all things considered.... He was an artist at working cattle. Big bunches of cattle.... And I worked for him for 15 years. And if I'm a cow man, it's because of him." Throughout this episode, we talk about working cattle in the traditional way, what Ed's definition of a cowboy is, and some of the challenges he faces. His advice to future generations is to, "Have faith in God, pray a lot, and fight government intervention." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Joe Dahl lives in Fallon, NV. He said he never had a desire to be a rancher per say. His interest was always towards being a horseman. Demar (his brother) would say, “You gotta remember why we have cows. It's so we can make good horses.” Throughout this episode, we talk about his life with cattle and his life in the polo world. He's lived a unique blend of two different cultures and I'm excited for you to listen. One of my favorite quotes from this episode comes from his school principal when he was in the 4th grade. I'll let you listen to it and find out what he said. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Jim and his wife Kerri live in Safford, AZ. Jim will be 81 years old in August and has lived a life that many won't ever get the chance to. As a child, he ran away from home the first day his family moved to the Grand Canyon. He ended up at the mule barns and the rest is history. He has worked on several different ranches in a couple different states. Later on in his life, he suffered an injury from a horse wreck which led him to different employment. He was a sheriff and eventually a Justice of the Peace. Jim can remember shoeing horses for $5 a head and when asked what advice he has for the future generations he said, "Get out. Learn how to work. Do chores. Go to church." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Boyd is 81 years old and currently lives in Lima, MT. His family ran 4,200 head of mother cows and they put up their hay using a team and a beaver slide. When he was 9 years old, he would drive the team of horses while his dad would feed the cows in -20 degree weather. He said, "The only way to handle cattle is horseback." Every year, they would brand around 3,200 head of their own calves and then continue on and help the neighbors brand their calves. He said, "Im retired now. I'm just a full-time grandpa. And I enjoy helping people around town here. If there's something to do, I like to pitch in and give them a hand." Boyd is one of the salt-of-the-earth people and I know you'll enjoy listening to his story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Don Lindsay and his wife Denise live in Venice, UT. Don is a well-known horse trainer and has a lot of expertise in this area. He has day worked for a few different outfits throughout his life. One of which was A.C. Ekker in Hanksville, UT. Don shares a little bit about his history and how he came to be involved in the western industry. You can find out more about him by visiting his website dlhorsemanship.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Todays episode is going to be a little bit different from what we typically share. Lydia is trying to spread the word about the devastation the Hermit's Peak and Calf Canyon fires have had on the state of New Mexico. What started out as a prescribed burn has now turned into a wildfire covering over 310,000 acres. In this episode she gives us a little bit of info on her background, and the effects the fire(s) has had on them personally. For more information on this fire, check out nmfireinfo.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Everett Ashurst lives and works on the Babbitt Ranch. He and his family are almost as deeply rooted in this ranch as the Babbitt family themselves. Everett shares a lot of quotes throughout this podcast episode that I want to remember. One of them is, “When I say cowboy, I am thinking about a person who can get on basically any kind of a horse and do what they want to with any kind of a cow.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Clay Rodgers - Part 2. In this episode, Clay tells us about some of the pretty places he's been, the kind of horses they prefer to use on the ranch, and he shares his definition of a cowboy; to name a few things. He shares some great stories in this episode that you don't want to miss out on. For more information about the ranch and about their annual colt sale, check out their website babbittranches.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Clay Rodgers, his wife Danielle, and their kids live on the Babbit Ranch. Meeting and visiting with this family was something I really enjoyed. In part 1 of my interview with Clay, he talks about a few different places he's worked, a little bit about their operation, and some history of the ranch. The Babbitt Ranch has been in operation since 1886 and they still run horned Hereford cattle. The history behind the ranch and the family's who have worked there for generations is really something to be proud of. You can find out more about their ranch and more about their annual colt sale by visiting their website... babbittranches.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

For this episode, I wanted to get the perspective of ranch life from a ranch wife. Jamie Howell was kind enough to agree to visit with me and I really admire her story. In this episode, Jamie talks about how she got introduced to this way of life and how her and her late husband, Vic Howell, were able to raise their children on the Babbitt Ranch. I also wanted to let you know about the annual colt sale that they do on the Babbitt Ranch. Check out their website for more information on their colt sale. https://www.babbittranches.com/colt-sale  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

In part 2, Tabor talks about how fun it is to sort cattle when you're both on the same page. He says, “It feels good when you can silently go through a herd of cattle like that and you don't have to have any discussion. I'd watch his eye. I'd see what he had his eye on or what he was bringing out. And it just feels like you're doing something right when you're like that with your crew. I've been blessed to work with some really good hands. If the work itself isn't rewarding to you, then it's just not going to work out for you very long to do it. I don't think God put me on this earth to work at something that I don't enjoy.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Tabor and Katie Dahl are close family friends and I've been looking forward to interviewing him for a while. In part 1 of my interview with Tabor, he talks about how beneficial and important his relationship with his grandpa was. When talking about helping his grandpa move cattle Tabor said, "He made you feel like you could do anything and it really empowered me. He'd always make you feel like you were doing better than you were." He also talks about his parents sending him to Bryan Neubert's house for a couple of weeks when he was 15. He said learning to train horses from Bryan really changed his life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Part two of my interview with Jacob Carter. If you haven't had a chance to listen to Part 1, you can go back to our episodes and check it out. One of my favorite quotes from this episode is, "...I'm not teaching you how to build fence. I'm teaching you how to do a job right and get it done...." In this episode, he goes in depth into how he realized roping is an important skill and tradition, and how his management style has allowed them to run up to 1300 head of cattle. He also talks about the importance of mental health in the ranching industry and how we need to talk about it. Farm Bureau has done a great job getting some information out about this and they're calling it #farmstateofmind. You can click the following link to check it out. https://www.fb.org/land/fsom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

 Jacob Carter is a fifth generation rancher from Lund, NV. His family helped settle Lund in 1898. Before the Carter's moved to the Lund area, they ran cattle on Pine Valley by St George, UT. In this episode, Jacob talks about his family's ranching history and how that carried over to the style he adapted to run the ranch. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Part 2 of my interview with Dick and Becky Pace. If you haven't listened to part 1 already, check it out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Dick and Becky Pace are from Teasdale, UT. I really enjoyed visiting with both of them. In part 1 of my interview with them, Dick talks about the history behind the livestock permits in Capital Reef National Park. Dick's dad and Dell LeFevre went to Washington D.C. after the parks designation in 1971 to meet with senators. They were discussing what would happen to the ranchers and the cattle that were now within the park boundary. After some debate, they settled on giving the ranchers within the park boundary life+the life of their heir. This meant that anyone who ran cattle in the park boundary could continue to run cattle there for the rest of their life, and for the life of their first heirs. They refer to this as being grandfathered in. After that decision was made, the park came back and offered all of the permittees $52/AUM. Some sold but the the Pace family and the Taylor family didn't. However, three years ago, the Wildlife Federation bought out the Pace family. As of today, the Taylors are the only family still running cattle on the park. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

In part 2 of my interview with Boone and Marjie, he talks about how the greatest reward for him has been watching his girls grow up in this lifestyle and “get handy at it.” Marjie talks about the “tie to the land” that ranchers have and how there's a connection there that people won't ever be able to understand. They both have a lot of good things to say throughout this episode and I'm glad I was able to visit with them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Boone Taylor is from Wayne County, UT. He and his wife, Marjie, and their three girls run a cow/calf operation. In part 1 of this episode he talks about running cattle on his different allotments. One of which he was “grandfathered” into (He explains that term). My favorite quote from this episode is, “…running cows in this country, you've gotta have a cow that will work for you somewhat….” Isn't that the truth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

In Part 2 of my interview with Dwight, he talks about trailing cattle through Ticaboo canyon in the moonlight, sheep herders making $30/month or a $1/day, and an old dredge located between Bullfrog and Halls Creek. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Dwight Williams was born in 1928 in Teasdale, UT. In Part 1 of my interview with him and his son Jeff, he shares some pretty cool stories. He talks about looking up to his older brothers, the reason why people started switching from running sheep to running cattle, and some history from the area around the old Halls Creek Ranch. Dwight said he prefers the Hereford cattle, but now their operation consists mostly of Angus. I hope you enjoy listening to Dwight as much as I enjoyed talking to him. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Part 2 of my interview with Glen is full of more stories which include a description of what he calls the 8th wonder of the world. He also talks about the the sheep following the mules up the steep Burr Trail before they made a road out of it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Glen Dee Taft is from Bicknell, UT. He knows a lot of the history from the Halls Creek Ranch. For those of you who aren't familiar with that ranch, it was located near the Colorado River in the southern part of Utah. When they built Glen Canyon Dam (which formed Lake Powell) the water backed up and covered the southern part of the ranch. It was great talking to him and learning more about the history of this place before it was covered in water. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Richard Bagley is a retired veterinarian from Cedar City, UT. In this episode, he talks a little bit about his background, the importance of staying up to date on your cattle vaccinations, and the role vitamins and minerals play in herd health. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Part 2 of my interview with Roger Gardner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Roger Gardner is from Washington, UT. He's worked on ranches in Nevada, Arizona and Utah. Now, in his older days, he's a saddle maker and author. He was nominated for this podcast by Cole Jacobs. To find his book online, click on the following link https://www.amazon.com/Angelina-Roger-Gardner-ebook/dp/B07PZF73F1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

In Part 2 of my interview with Stanton, he talks about some of the best horses he's had, his cattle allotment on Robbers Roost, and some fun deer hunting stories. Hope you enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Stanton Gleave is from Kingston, UT. He and his wife, Charlotte, have a neat story. Stanton started his operation with 20 head of cows. He went from bank to bank trying to get a loan to buy them before someone finally loaned him the money. He used his palomino horse as collateral. Stanton said he must have the same genes as a border collie dog because all he wanted to do his whole life was chase cows or sheep. Enjoy Part 1 of this interview and look for part two coming out in two weeks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support

Part 2 of my interview with Clyde is very informative. Talking about cattle in the west he says, “You're producing something off of something that can't be harvested in any other way.” He also talks about how many products come from cattle and if you're interested in a short list of those products, click the link below. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/allamakee/Lesson1Activity4Dairy_By_Products.pdf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboy-stories/support