Colorado 2018.
When it comes to capturing the larger animals for branding only the most experienced cowboys are set to this task. A lot can go wrong very quickly.
It takes nerve and skill to restrain a bull this size quickly and above all, gently.
The process is quick and teamwork seamless.
But a cautionary tale, if a cowboys’ thumb gets in the way when he secures the rope around the saddle horn he can lose it in a split second.
There is no margin for error.
All spare hands watch carefully from the side-lines and are ready to spring into action at a seconds notice. The horses are as experienced as the ranchers, showing courage and skill. They know the process and obey direction instantly.
Out here there is no substitute for experience. Ever.
The privately owned ranches are a disappearing feature of the historic West. This project set out to capture the lifestyle and traditions before they are eradicated forever.
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