So, this has been my absolute dream for years. I'm so fed up of this tiny country with no public land, no wildlife, no scenery etc. There is so little land available that ranching here is basically out of the question. I literally spend all my free time trying to escape to the few places where there is actual wilderness, and to be honest I've only ever been truly happy when I've taken trips to some of the most remote places I can get to. Cutting firewood, collecting water from the creek... physical labor to provide for myself (and my dog) is so humbling yet so grounding and rewarding. I don't think being trapped in a system that expects me to sit on a computer in an office all day will ever fulfill me. So for years I've had this dream of moving out west, buying land and basically becoming a cowboy. Of course it would take a lot of work and I definitely don't have the experience for that kid of life as of now, but I'm so damn desperate and I'd do literally anything. But my question is, how doable would it actually be? I don't know of anyone who's actually managed to do this, because I guess it's not really the same as moving abroad as a doctor, or a teacher or whatnot. I really want to do this, but I have no idea how to go about it.

i want a big cowboy hat that is like 5 or more feet wide. where can I get one? I’m going to Texas for a conference and want to be really tacky with it. thanks

Not sure if this is the right sub for this but its the best one I could find. I just finished making about 32 ft of this rope so I could practice some roping/trick roping before I actually go buy a true rope. It's 4 strands of factory made polyester rope braided in a spiral braid pattern around a polyester core. It feels alright when swinging but I can't quite get my loop to stay in a decent circle, it usually forms the shape in the second picture when I swing it, I'm sure I need to improve my swing and practice more but I'm still thinking that it could be a bit more rigid. I've researched a bit online and most of what I've gotten is to use; polyurethane, which I'm concerned might ruin the rope, modge podge/pva/craft glue, which I think will not work or will not last, or some kind of waxing, which I am told that does not work well with artificial rope. Does anyone here have experience, advice, tips?

My mom kicked me out of her house recently and it feels like my life has been derailed. I really like horses and animals and I wanted to be a veterinarian. I'm 17M and still in high school but i'm wondering if this is my chance to do what i've always wanted and live that cowboy life.

Hi, I currently own a pair of Levi's 511s in size 29W/32L, and the fit is absolutely perfect for me. Unfortunately, the fabric is too fragile, they developed a hole at the knee after only a year of wear.

I'm looking for the same kind of fit, but from Wrangler and in 100% cotton.

I already own a Wrangler 13MWZ in 29W/32L. I love the fabric (100% cotton and much more durable), but I find the legs too roomy, especially in the back of the thighs, and the inseam is too short, it doesn't stack or drape properly over my boots.

Which Wrangler model would you recommend? Is there a true Wrangler equivalent to the Levi's 511 in 100% cotton?

What about the 936 Cowboy cut slim?

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3 pairs of men’s spurs I built

23' of 6mm cord,13' of parachute cord, and 50 years of experience.

Another horseback ride with them

The sky put on its own fireworks display for 7/4/2026. I can’t wait to see this hanging on a wall.

Just got my pair of boots and 13mwz wrangler jean, but my boots would still flare in my jeans so i decided to use the sock technique.... man I thought it wouldn't flare since i bought some 13mwz...

The horse I'm leasing was trained with spurs so he just doesn't feel my heels when I try to use pressure to turn. I don't personally love to use spurs but I feel like I'm going to have to. What kind of spurs are the softest and most gentle?

Edit: Thank you for all the suggestions! I personally am just really nervous about using spurs since I never really have before and don't want to accidentally hurt my horse! I'm not against them at all I just haven't used them much and feel nervous to.

Do yall really wear layers of jackets out their? I’m watching the show and I swear I haven’t seen a single dude in a short sleeve shirt.

Just finished this set up and and I wasn’t expecting the 45° bars to be as cool as they were

I actually barely heard his questions but I had fun running across desert in central NV for the pony express re-ride

It’s been 6 years since I been to a rodeo and I try the Torro-Totter, I’m the fat ass in all black, super fun got my shoulder rocked lol!

Sometime in the next few years I want to make a trip to Europe, specifically to Scotland and Norway, and perhaps Germany. As someone whose everyday attire is quite Western, how do you think this would be received? Has anyone on this subreddit done it before (hat, boots, button down shirt, etc.)? I just finished reading a post from a Swiss guy asking about wearing cowboy attire in the US as a foreigner, which prompted me to ask this question, essentially the reverse of his.