Cowboy Kids Party Games & Cowboy Kids Things to do at Home:
We have compiled a complete list of Western Style Country Kids Games here to keep your little Buckaroo's entertained all day long. If your kids want to play Cowboy Games, or do Cowboy Crafts, than The Thomas Ranch has Cowboy Games for your Kid. Play the same Ranch Games that we play.
List of Games:
Brand the Kid.
Brand the Steer.
Pin the tail on the Horse.
Horseshoes.
Rope the Steer.
Make your own vest.
Showdown at High Noon. This uses squirt guns.
Snake in my Boots.
Boot Toss.
Brand the Kid:
Brand the Kid is an activity, not a game. Using Western Tattoo style Temporary Tattoos all you have to do is round up the Children and Brand them. Let them pick out the Brand that they want. Apply with water (make sizzling sounds) and let them run and have fun.
Things needed:
- Temporary Tattoos
- Squirt Bottle, filled with water
- Paper towels
Brand the Steer:
Brand the Steer is a simple game. Cutout a steer using cardboard, paint the steer. Mark a three inches circle on the Steers left side just behind its front leg. Make a Brand using cardboard, you can use our Lazy A, Lazy T. Take a bandana and wrap them over the participants eyes. Spin them in a circle, point them in the general direction, and have them place the Brand on the Steer.
Things needed:
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Paint or Markers
Pin the tail on the Horse:
This is an old favorite of many children’s birthday parties. But, most of you remember it as Pin the tail on the Donkey. There were and are Donkeys in the Old West. Today they have the Pin the tail on the Horse.
Things needed:
- Donkey or Horse pin the tail game
- Cardboard to cutout Horse
- Scissors
- Paint
Horseshoes:
Everyone knows the game Horseshoes. You toss a Horseshoe at a post in the ground and the closest one to the post wins. Ringer means they wrap the Horseshoe around the post.
But there is also Horseshoe decorating. You can purchase these kits from any craft store. Have the kids decorate these with paint, sparkles, and gems.
Things needed:
- Horseshoe Game
- Horseshoe Decorating Kit
Rope the Steer:
Rope the Steer is a simple and exciting game for kids to play. Take two 2-liter bottles and fill them with sand. Place them about 6 paces away and have the kids try to rope each one of them. Each kid gets 5 throws, the kid with the most “Steers” wins.
Things needed:
- 2-Liter Bottles
- Sand
- Ropes or Lasso’s
Make your own vest:
Make your own vest is more of an activity than it is a game. You will need Brown paper bags (grocery bags), Scissors and Paint or Markers. Cut the bag down the middle on one side for the vest opening. Cut the sides for arm openings. Trim the bottom of the bag to fit the Childs height and the top to fit comfortable around the Childs neck. Now the “Cowboy Vest” is complete. Have them decorate (color) their vests. This is fun and it is something they can take home with them. If you are doing this in school setting finger paint works great.
Things needed:
- Brown Paper Bags
- Scissors
- Paint or Markers
Showdown at High Noon:
Showdown at High Noon is a game that consists of using squirt guns and a ten pace quick draw. Line up two teams, back to back. Have one adult as the Sheriff (referee). Have the Sheriff count off the ten paces. As soon as the Sheriff says “Ten” everyone turns around and draws, pointing at someone (be sure the kids know they can point at anyone). Imagine 10 kids on each side, someone is pointing at someone. The Sheriff goes threw and who ever is being pointed at is out. This game continues until there are only two people left. Both of them are the Winner.
Things needed:
- Squirt Guns
Snake in my Boots:
Snake in my Boots is a fun little game. Its simplicity is what makes this a fun and exciting game. Take and pace off 6-10 paces (less for smaller children and more for older ones) and mark your spot. Place the Cowboy Boots (use only the stiff shaft ones, or else they will fold over) at the beginning of your pace count and the kids at the other end. Each child gets a chance to throw a
Snake in my Boots. Make sure that you have something for them to win, plus all the kids get to keep their small Snake.
Things needed:
- Pair Cowboy Boots
- Rubber Snakes (use the small ones)
- 2 or more kids (adults can play too)
Boot Toss:
Boot Toss was a game that was made up by The Thomas Ranch. This game uses two Hoola Hoops (which you can buy at most any retail store), and an
old pair of Cowboy Boots. Divide the group into two, Sheriffs and Cowboys, pace off ten paces and have the kids toss the Cowboy Boots at each Hoola Hoop. The team who has the most boots inside the Hoola Hoops wins. Have prizes for the winners.
Things needed:
- Pair of Cowboy Boots
- Set of Hoola Hoops
