~ FRONT ~

• Roping A Steer

~ BACK ~

• Roping A Steer
  

TRANSCRIPTION: Cattle on the large ranges are accustomed to yield to the authority of a mounted man, consequently the cowboy does everything he possible can on horseback. In doing his work from the saddle he is greatly helped by his skill with the lariat, or rope, as it is more commonly called in the North. It is one of the most necessary parts of his equipment, and on his skill with it largely depend his own reputation and his value to his employer. He practices every chance he gets. Our artist has pictured a cowboy, who seeing one of his companions indulging in the pastime of riding a steer, has made that animal’s neck the target for the noose. Neither the steer nor his rider know what will happen next. There will be no broken bones. Steers are tough and cowboys are tougher. Nor will the victim of his friend’s skill show any resentment. He will get even when he can, with an equally rough joke.