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Famous Cowboy Sayings of the Wild West and Modern Day:

The Cowboy has peaked the interest of the World once again. With so many emails asking for phrases and quotes, we here at The Thomas Ranch have decided to just write a page about it. Here is our outtake on Cowboy Quotes and Cowboy Sayings.

Cowboy Sayings & Cowboy Quotes:

Ride ‘em Cowboy.
Don’t squat on your Spurs.
Go West young Man, Go West.
I’m your Huckleberry.
A Cowboy is a man with guts and a Horse.
I’m gonna pump ya’ full of lead.
Fast is good but accurate is better.
Never drink unless your alone or with somebody.
Cowboy Coffee aint’ safe drinkin’.
Talk slowly but think Quickly.
Don’t worry – I’ve been in tighter spots than this.
There’s many theories about arguin’ with a Woman, None of them Work.
Being silent, may be your best answer.
Cowboy Up or go sit in the Truck.
It’s hard to put a foot in a closed mouth.
Do it right or get off the Horse.
The challenge is not always saying what you mean, but to say it with as few words as possible.
If you’r sittin’ at the counter eatin’ leave your hat on, but if your’ sittin’ at the table take it off.
I wish there was time for one more bowl of chili.
Every trail has puddles, son.
No matter where you go. There you are.
If somebody outdraws you boy, walk away. There’s plenty o’ time to look tough when your outta’ sight.
When in doubt, let your Horse do the thinkin’.
He’s studying to be a half-wit.
Never kick a cow patty on a hot day.
Sometimes we have summer all winter and winter all summer, but regulararly’ we have no rain.
When they lay me down to rest, put my spurs and rope upon’ my chest, get my friends to carry me and lay my Horse next to me.
Don’t just lay there and bleed.
Never slap a mans back if he’s chew’n tobacco.
Never corner something meaner than you.
Scars are Cowboy Tattoos with better stories.
Boy, if your Horse aint wanting to go there, neither should you.
Learn to speak kind words, nobody resents them.
Howdy Partner.
Sure you can trust the Government, ask any Indian.
The Buck stops here.
Never give your Horse more attention than your wife, unless you like sleeping in the Barn.
There’s nothing better for a mans soul than being outside on a Horse.
Only out on the Range can you find yourself.
If duct tape can’t fix it, it aint broke.
A Cowboy never betrays a trust.
I whisper but my Horse doesn’t listen.
Cuss all you want… around men, horses, and cows.
Whoa Nellie!
Don’t spoil his fun, let him play with it.
Leavin’ ‘em Standing.
Back off city boy.
A Bull is like a dancing partner, you just have to let him lead.
Excuse me sir, your bleeding on my boot.
I reckon this is gonna hurt a little.
Size does matter, the bigger your buckle the better.
When I die, I may not go to Heaven, ‘Cause I donno if they let Cowboys in.
Give me a stiff one, Barkeep.
Remember these two words Son. Saddle Sore!
It’s better to be a has been than a never was.
Don’t stop kickin till the clock stops tickin.
Ride it like you stole it.
Don’t wake a sleepin’ Rattler.
Your buckle don’t shine in the dirt, get up.
If you find yourself in a hole stop digging.
You stay here while I sneak around from the back.
Never joke with mules or cooks as they have no sense of humor.
That horse could buck a mans whiskers plum off.
Ridin’ a Horse is like dancing, you gotta feel the rhythm and move with it.
Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.
I’ve been dreamin’ bout it near all my life.
Hold it right there! Now, mover your hand, reeeal slow-like.
Mount Up.
Cattle know why they Stampede, but they aint’ a talkin’.
Let, Mount Up.
Admire that big Horse son, but saddle that small one.
Don’t ever try on another mans Hat, it’s like getting’ on his Horse or Woman.
Lets Ride.
More Whiskey and fresh Horses for my men.
Rode hard and put away wet.
The fastest way to move Cattle is slowly.
Never approach a Bull from the front, a Horse from the rear, or a Fool from any direction.
Don’t worry ‘bout bitin’ off more than you can chew, your mouth is bigger’n you think.
Never drink downstream from your horse.
Cowboys never have enough Guns, Dogs, or Pickup Trucks.
He’s plumb weak north of his ears.
If you’re riding ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and again to see if they are still with ya.
If you’re gonna drive cattle thru town, do it on Sunday. There’s little traffic and people are less disposed to cuss at ya.’
God bless them, there, Cowgirls.
Telling a man to go to hell and makin’ him do it are two different propositions.
Letting the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than gettin’ her back in.
The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over.
That boys so good he can cut a gopher from his hole.
She’s as pretty as a wagon.
Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.
He can’t throw a wet blanket.
Never walk when you can ride.
Never get up before breakfast, but if you have to...eat breakfast first!
He'll be all over that like a chicken on a June bug! (said in reference to any
kind of a good deal)
...to ride, shoot straight and speak the truth!
The best doctor in the world is the Veterinarian. He can't ask his patients what
is the matter-he's got to just know. Will Rogers

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