Boss is “cowy.” He doesn’t like sheep and is terrified of goats (and bears), but he really likes chasing cows. A lot of the public lands we ride on are used for cattle grazing. Sometimes the animals scatter as we ride past, and Steve and Boss take the liberty of rounding them up just a little.
I would have better pictures if my quad-pod (Mischief) would stand still for my photo shoots!
Boss is a beauty! :-)
ReplyDeleteCowy? Are you sure that's a word? I like that last shot of Steve and Boss.
ReplyDeleteTerrified of goats? That's just funny!
ReplyDeleteGee I learn so much from you, Janie. I've never heard of the word, "cowy" before... I can understand though--it makes sense. Glad Boss is 'cowy'.. What about Mischief?????
ReplyDeleteI'd be afraid of goats and bears too.
Hugs,
Betsy
Another very interesting post Janie, and Boss is a gorgeous horse.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know this, and I live in a 'cowy' area! Beautiful horse:)
ReplyDeleteThose ponies don't make good tripods even though they have an extra leg. Somehow they understand cows but not cameras. Fun pics despite the challenges. Thanks
ReplyDeletea good cow horse is worth his weight in hay!
ReplyDeleteI can easily imagine Steve and Boss at a round up. Maybe they're both "cowy."
ReplyDeleteBetsy: Mischief is not cowy. He doesn't have any interest in cows. On the other hand, though, he's not scared of goats. That's a plus!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and I enjoyed the story about Boss. Sounds like he works hard.
ReplyDeleteThey look so cool!!
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ReplyDeleteIsn't that funny that horses can have such a strong instinct to herd cattle, like a border collie with sheep? I have heard of a horse "having cow" as short for having cow sense, but I hadn't heard the term cowy before. It's great that Boss gets the chance to round up cattle since he enjoys it. He looks like he's built to be good at that kind of work too.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure Mischief doesn't want to get in on the fun? I think your pictures of Boss (and Steve) at work are great.
ReplyDeleteWow, a real cow bow... nice captures... great shots!
ReplyDeleteboss sure lives upto his name!
ReplyDeletewow how i love to ride a horse.
ReplyDeletelove to ride on his back.
ReplyDeleteI suspect it would be hard to capture photos astride Mischief (apt name perhaps?) I love visiting and learn something new each time. Never heard the term 'cowy' before. Wonderful photos ;--)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
nice post with great photos and very informative lines
ReplyDeleteThanx for the lesson - I had no idea there was a term for it - cowy - cool!
ReplyDeleteI like the cowboys in action!
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