Conversation was hearty and load at the table as we busily exchanged ideas about our first day as a cowboy on the trails.  There was excitement, pride, and an over all feeling of accomplishment.  So this is how the real cowboy’s felt after a day on the range.  Perhaps there really was something missing in city life.

By the end of my vacation the gray wild snorting horse turned out to be my greatest companion on all our daily rides.  The name of the gray is Calaway.  If you ever get the chance to ride this horse you will be pleased with her steady but gentle manor.  Even my red western wear shirt, tan boots and my large white hat never spooked her.  After all she is used to carrying and caring for plenty of want to be cowboys and cowgirls giving each a story and adventure all of their own.

If you ever get a chance to take a cowboy vacation on a Texas Dude Ranch you should.  I guarantee you will not be disappointed!  It will be one of the best experiences you’ll ever have, leaving you with the memory of light blowing summer breezes, soft scented wild flowers, deep blue crystal clear water, and gently sloping mountain trails.

The life of a cowboy may be filled with hard work but it’s a lifestyle that no other can compete with.  There are few cowboys that would be willing to give it up.  For just a couple of weeks you too can enjoy the life of a cowboy.