@@vaqueromx2186 This documentary about Florida cattlemen doesn't detract from the skills and experience of the Mexican vaqueros, who are assuredly the best cowboys, as far as roping, riding, etc., in the world, imo.
I'm blessed to come from a Fla ranching family, where we grew up on horseback working cattle year round. Here's some local cowboys & indian's history ... The fiercest of the 1830's Indian Wars, in Florida, The Battle of Okeechobee, was researched for decades, and found in 1986 by Archeologist Bob Carr, his field team & traveling historians. The old "fake news " from 1837 was uncovered with letters from relatives of the Missouri Volunteer survivors, confirming the US had LOST the battle, BUT the US Brass reported it to the news of the day as a huge victory. THAT paved the way for Brigadier General Zachary Taylor to become POTUS. With corrected history restored, the Seminoles victory made them the only unconquered Native American Tribe in US history. The 150th Anniversary of the Battle (1987) was re-enacted with then Seminole Chief James Billie and other Seminole Chief's descendants & family descendants of The Missouri Volunteers, covered by all major news outlets, which went global via TV & print coverage, with a field full of local & international spectators... even a covered wagon-train came from out west! Twenty years later, the battlefield area became a Fl State Park, continuing the annual historical re-enactment. My daddy, Jack, played the part of Brigadier General Zachary Taylor in the Re-Enactment many years. In preparation he grew his annual Battle beard, readied military accoutrements to handle/carry the historical sword horseback. He took this job very seriously and enjoyed his many friendships. He really liked the Chief & his song, "Big Alligator"! 🇺🇸
My grandpa told me a lot of stories of Doyle I’m 6th generation Floridian and seeing the land that I use to hunt cattle with my grandpa 20 years ago being housing developments and stuff now really hurts me
Right there with you brother. I grew up in Manatee County all of my life and remember when anything east of I-75 was nothing but cow pasture and pine forest. It’s starting to seem like the only way to live this lifestyle is moving further and further east into central Florida, north Florida or some parts of south Florida.
I had a Florida "Cow hunter" work for me in Arizona back about 30 years ago. He told me about cowboyin around Lake Okeechobee. I always liked to hear him talk about herding cattle towards the line of trees or "islands" as he called them, and the slightly different types of gear, whips, pistol carry (saddle vs hip), grub, foot gear etc. He was a cool cat. Then one day he drew his wages and just rolled out, and I never saw him again
@@vaqueromx2186 The vaqueros, like the Florida cowboys, got their profession from the Spaniards. And Leon and Exposito in this film seem to me to be vaqueros from Mexico.
I grew up in Florida, in Gainesvile. But I also lived in a small town called Arcadia and went to school in Lakeland. I met some ranchers through our church. (Baptist, of course.) They're good folks.
Very good, Bob. Danny Holt and I just watched all of it together. We have both watched it several times. Danny is a park ranger at Lake Kissimmee State Park. We live on Rolling Meadows Ranch across the street.
I ment to get in touch with you folks about doing a story on that but got distracted with my move back to Florids from the ranch in Colorado. Two years later but are you still there?
@KINSHIPPRODUCTIONS Yes, Danny and I are still here. We live in the renovated Cracker House on Rolling Meadows Ranch. Danny just celebrated 17 years at the park. We have been living on RMR for most of that time. Sarah
@KINSHIPPRODUCTIONS I'd love to here about the ranch in Colorado. That's where I came from. I miss the cold, snow and mountains. All 4 seasons. Mild summers. Lol
Me too Oddi but we wern't broadcasting in HD yet when I shot that and with no forethought didn't shoot it in HD. Kick me for that if you ever see me !!!
They damn sure like to come up here & live FREE though & AMERICA BETTER KEEP THEIR HEAD ON A SWIVEL because the WORTHLESS "NOT WANTED" president has let THOUSANDS OF terrorists & KILLERS come across the border & ARMED THEM AS WELL
I am a 5th generation Floridian and love the fact our history is being told thank you!
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@@vaqueromx2186 This documentary about Florida cattlemen doesn't detract from the skills and experience of the Mexican vaqueros, who are assuredly the best cowboys, as far as roping, riding, etc., in the world, imo.
I'm blessed to come from a Fla ranching family, where we grew up on horseback working cattle year round.
Here's some local
cowboys & indian's
history ...
The fiercest of the 1830's Indian Wars,
in Florida, The Battle of Okeechobee, was researched for decades, and found in 1986 by Archeologist Bob Carr, his field team & traveling historians.
The old "fake news " from 1837 was uncovered with letters from relatives of the Missouri Volunteer survivors, confirming the US had LOST the battle,
BUT the US Brass reported it to the news of the day as a huge victory.
THAT paved the way for Brigadier General Zachary Taylor to become POTUS.
With corrected history restored, the Seminoles victory made them the only unconquered Native American Tribe in US history.
The 150th Anniversary of the Battle (1987)
was re-enacted with then Seminole Chief James Billie and other Seminole Chief's descendants & family descendants of The Missouri Volunteers, covered by all major news outlets, which went global via TV & print coverage, with a field full of local & international spectators... even a covered wagon-train came from out west!
Twenty years later, the battlefield area became a Fl State Park, continuing
the annual historical
re-enactment.
My daddy, Jack, played the part of Brigadier General Zachary Taylor in the Re-Enactment many years. In preparation he grew his annual Battle beard, readied military accoutrements to handle/carry the historical sword horseback.
He took this job very seriously and enjoyed his many friendships.
He really liked the Chief & his song,
"Big Alligator"! 🇺🇸
Thank you Smile, looking for more story ideas :)
My grandpa told me a lot of stories of Doyle I’m 6th generation Floridian and seeing the land that I use to hunt cattle with my grandpa 20 years ago being housing developments and stuff now really hurts me
Right there with you brother. I grew up in Manatee County all of my life and remember when anything east of I-75 was nothing but cow pasture and pine forest. It’s starting to seem like the only way to live this lifestyle is moving further and further east into central Florida, north Florida or some parts of south Florida.
And as you saw Folks, that "Death Tax" isn't making it any easier.
I had a Florida "Cow hunter" work for me in Arizona back about 30 years ago. He told me about cowboyin around Lake Okeechobee. I always liked to hear him talk about herding cattle towards the line of trees or "islands" as he called them, and the slightly different types of gear, whips, pistol carry (saddle vs hip), grub, foot gear etc. He was a cool cat. Then one day he drew his wages and just rolled out, and I never saw him again
He's probably back in Florida Greyman, like everybody else that where old Cowboys go to retire :)
yup, likely so@@KINSHIPPRODUCTIONS
Very good documentary the world needs more cowboys
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@@vaqueromx2186 The vaqueros, like the Florida cowboys, got their profession from the Spaniards. And Leon and Exposito in this film seem to me to be vaqueros from Mexico.
I'm still trying to work on my ropin skills Robert :)
No, he's from Cuba Karen but possibly by way of Mexico :)
I grew up in Florida, in Gainesvile. But I also lived in a small town called Arcadia and went to school in Lakeland. I met some ranchers through our church. (Baptist, of course.) They're good folks.
You're darn tootin Karen :)
I grew up in Arcadia i don’t live there anymore but I miss it every day
@@hpsoutdoors1836 Everyone in Arcadia has immpecable manners, even the poor folks. It's a Southern thing.
I grew up in Bartow. Citrus, cattle and phosphate mines were king back then.
I worked with that cowboy Carlos on a ranch in sw Georgia back in 06 07.. them boys from Florida called me TN.. goodtimes
Awesome documentary!
Thank you Ryan, thanks for watching, and Happy Trails!
Nice documentary it's even started off very interesting I'm only in the beginning of it and I love it
Glad you got to see it Jack, hope you had a chance to finish it. :)
Very good, Bob. Danny Holt and I just watched all of it together.
We have both watched it several times.
Danny is a park ranger at Lake Kissimmee State Park. We live on Rolling Meadows Ranch across the street.
I ment to get in touch with you folks about doing a story on that but got distracted with my move back to Florids from the ranch in Colorado. Two years later but are you still there?
@KINSHIPPRODUCTIONS Yes, Danny and I are still here. We live in the renovated Cracker House on Rolling Meadows Ranch.
Danny just celebrated 17 years at the park. We have been living on RMR for most of that time. Sarah
@KINSHIPPRODUCTIONS I'd love to here about the ranch in Colorado. That's where I came from. I miss the cold, snow and mountains. All 4 seasons. Mild summers. Lol
@@KINSHIPPRODUCTIONS Danny works at the Cow Camp At Lake Kissimmee State Park. He truly is exceptional at it.
momma always called daddy a cracker, when i was young i didnt know what she was sayin. Now that im a florida cowboy i know.
Darn tootn Pardner :)
Been To That Cow Camp KISSIMMEE STATE PARK, LAKE WALES, Parents Had A Apartment Lake Wales, Nalcrest, 33586
Very well done documentary! I would like to watch the HD version.
Me too Oddi but we wern't broadcasting in HD yet when I shot that and with no forethought didn't shoot it in HD. Kick me for that if you ever see me !!!
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Thanks Bob .I’ve watched this many times,and enjoy it every time.
Wow, high compliment, thanks 44!
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Mama Brahma!!!
That came to me pretty easily :)
It’s actually called cow hunters
Yes Leo, as Carlton explained in his first interview. See 3:20
Yes they were as Carlton noted in the film
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Mexico don't like America my friend
They damn sure like to come up here & live FREE though & AMERICA BETTER KEEP THEIR HEAD ON A SWIVEL because the WORTHLESS "NOT WANTED" president has let THOUSANDS OF terrorists & KILLERS come across the border & ARMED THEM AS WELL
Carlos is from Cuba, not Mexico
El rodeo no es de usa lo copiaron de México saludos Mx 🇲🇽 🤠🌵
that log head said "if we didnt do what we do, it would get overgrown and choke the wild life out". about as dumb as it gets
You must have missed the part eagles nest anime
@@KINSHIPPRODUCTIONS w/e bro
Good documentary but bullshit claim about biggest Cattle ranch in the world Some Australian cattle stations have up to 200,000 cattle
Not since the drought
Not since the drought.
@@hitehomemovies4820 They are building up again mate
@@hitehomemovies4820 Anna Creek Station is over 5,000,000 acres the size of all of New Jersey in South Australia
@@matthansberry5795 as I understand it Size is measured by production as in number of cattle not acres.
Liars and thieves of land that they do not own
What about the Seminoles Tiger, who did they steal their ranch land from.
Where is the land that you own?
Someone owns and takes care of it.
I’m glad it’s ranchers and not more Villages.
AT LEAST FOR NOW
@@KINSHIPPRODUCTIONS He probably thinks that the Seminole were indigenous to Florida.