In this episode of Way Out West with the Cowboy Accountant, saddle up for a journey into the past to uncover the lost arts of the cowboy—the practical skills and crafts that shaped life on the frontier.
From the intricate braiding of leather to the delicate art of horsehair hitching, from flint knapping ancient tools to cooking hearty meals in Dutch ovens, these forgotten skills tell a story of resilience, ingenuity, and connection to the land.
Explore the rich history behind these arts, their modern revival, and the deeper lessons they offer for today.
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11/19/24 • 9 min
Way Out West - Lost Arts of the Cowboy: Skills That Shaped the Frontier
Transcript
Howdy y’all, I’m Chip Schweiger, the Cowboy Accountant, and welcome to another edition of Way Out West with The Cowboy Accountant.
The podcast that takes you on a journey through the stories of the American West, brings you the very best cowboy wisdom, and celebrates the cowboys and cowgirls who are feeding a nation.
Imagine the vast, open plains ...
... a sky so big it feels like you could ride forever.
It’s the kind of place where the past doesn’t feel so fa
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