Buster Welch - Never Get Off Your Horse

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  • Опубліковано 26 бер 2018
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 140

  • @jackspry9736
    @jackspry9736 2 роки тому +69

    RIP and long live Buster Welch (May 23, 1928 - June 12, 2022), aged 94
    You will always be remembered as a legend.

  • @rattyfingers8621
    @rattyfingers8621 2 роки тому +8

    "You coulda shot dice on the back a that slicker". got me!

  • @stevendelcarlo3294
    @stevendelcarlo3294 2 роки тому +41

    It's an honor. I wish they didn't break the mold cuz we need a lot more folks like him in this world

  • @garyhataway203
    @garyhataway203 2 роки тому +87

    My Great uncle was one of the last working cowboys in Oklahoma. His name is forgotten, he was well known in Texas and Oklahoma. If you were an old cowboy back then the name Jim Wagner was a household name. He was cursed later in life he lost his right leg because of having it crushed by a horse falling on him. He never complained about the pain he had. He was always smiling and telling stories about the cowboy life he loved! He died at the age of 95 years old in a nursing home. Sadly, it was not until you live life and look back at all the things you missed and questions you never asked!

    • @freebird1ification
      @freebird1ification 2 роки тому +5

      amen gary i feel the same way

    • @cathythompson6872
      @cathythompson6872 2 роки тому +3

      So true. I have so many questions for family members who have passed on.

    • @tyrandolph5465
      @tyrandolph5465 Рік тому +2

      You realize that there is STILL working cowboys in Oklahoma right?

    • @rockytopfarms8958
      @rockytopfarms8958 Рік тому

      I hate to tell you this. But your Great Uncle was far from the last working cowboy in OKLA.He may be gone but the work and the cowboy’s are still here.

    • @josephpratt9383
      @josephpratt9383 Рік тому

      My father has told me a few story's on his time with Jim Wagner

  • @susanosman3643
    @susanosman3643 2 роки тому +19

    I KNEW your name sounded familiar!! I saw you in the YELLOWSTONE series when they were filming at the 4 6's RANCH. 😂 I had a quarter horse 🐎 Named BUSTER ---my 1st horse! I don't think that I will ever forget your name. You, sir, have some interesting, amazing and funny stories. THANK YOU and GOD BLESS YOU. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @blondieadams7758
    @blondieadams7758 2 роки тому +5

    Where's the that part about Jimmy saying, that ain't George Strait? The response was great!

  • @bryanfox2735
    @bryanfox2735 2 роки тому +4

    That’s a REAL cowboy right there boy!!! 💯🇺🇸💪

  • @xxlxpman
    @xxlxpman 2 роки тому +46

    I spent summers as a kid on my Grandpa's Montana cattle ranch in the 1960's. there were still a few of the old time cowboys around that were in their 80's and 90's. What a time!!!

    • @warrenmcelroy4718
      @warrenmcelroy4718 2 роки тому +7

      When I was a kid we spent quite a bit of time at a family friends Ranch just outside of Lander Wyoming, he was a WW2 veteran that had served in the Marine Corps 4th Division with my Grandfather and it seemed like the man had done it all. He had been an outfitter in his younger years and mapped most of the Shoshone National Forrest for the Govt after the War, he would take us way up into the mountains and leave us to camp for the week where we would spend most of the time fly fishing . Being a Kentucky boy I have never tasted creek water as cold and sweet as what was running through those mountains. One of the coolest things about him though was this … growing up I was a HuGE Roy Rodgers fan, I saw every movie and read every single book I could get my hands on about ole Leonard Sly, and once a year, every year for for or five weeks Roy Rodgers and his wife Dale would drive their RV out to the ranch to spend time with Hugh Jones “our family friend who turned out was also a life long friend of Rodgers” . It just blew my mind that I knew someone who actually knew Roy Rodgers haha, I never got to ask him how they had met because I was so star truck just knowing that the two men were friends and that he would drive out to camp and spend time with him just as we had done several times. That’s a lot for a ten year old boy to take in. Of course they’re all gone now but I’ll have those memories for the rest of my life. They would have to run me out of the state of Ky to ever get me to leave but if it ever did happen, well the only other place that would satisfy me would be that beautiful part of the country around Wyoming, Colorado and Montana

    • @chrisruiz1215
      @chrisruiz1215 2 роки тому +3

      @@warrenmcelroy4718 awesome story thanks

    • @warrenmcelroy4718
      @warrenmcelroy4718 2 роки тому +1

      @@chrisruiz1215 you’re very welcome my friend

  • @Rbuffdogs
    @Rbuffdogs 2 роки тому +13

    Absolute bonafide LEGEND.
    God Bless him.

  • @brianshuler6951
    @brianshuler6951 2 роки тому +69

    Wish I had a few years to sit on the porch with him and hear his stories. It'd probably take more years than he and I have left to hear all his tales and yarns.

    • @trevorbailey1486
      @trevorbailey1486 2 роки тому +4

      Heck, Brian, ain't that the truth? Why this yarn took 6 month alone!

  • @Trapezius8oblique
    @Trapezius8oblique 3 роки тому +48

    What a delightful man. I could sit with him and listen to his stories all day. Reminds me of my Uncle.

    • @vaqueromx2186
      @vaqueromx2186 3 роки тому

      VIVA MEXICO CABRONES ! 🇲🇽 M X 🇲🇽

  • @jimleaverton6869
    @jimleaverton6869 2 роки тому +8

    Rest In Peace Buster Welch a one of a kind legend

  • @rossjohnson7611
    @rossjohnson7611 2 роки тому +4

    I Love hearing the old stories, I could sit around all day and listen to these cowboys

  • @kevinhoward5899
    @kevinhoward5899 Рік тому +3

    I had the privilege of meeting Buster in Fort worth one year. A true hero of the cowboy

  • @69bigwahoo
    @69bigwahoo 2 роки тому +13

    My great Uncle, Buck Garrison, was a working cowboy on the Matador Ranch for many years. He had some great stories and was very bowlegged from being on a horse all of his life.

  • @charlesdenman9052
    @charlesdenman9052 2 роки тому +11

    I grew up with these kinds of men. I miss those days.

  • @tadlovelace6787
    @tadlovelace6787 2 роки тому +1

    Ain't nothing better than cowboy stories

  • @dogluvr3445
    @dogluvr3445 3 роки тому +34

    When I was 19, I use to work at The Green Oaks Hotel. A Beautiful big place that catered to the Cutting Horse Futurity Finals every single year. All the greatest Horsemen & Women would attend this event. While in college I was in charge of the money in the bar called "The Knight Spot" which was where all the Party Celebration use to be after the Big Purse Win! He would always stop by for a "Sippy Sopp" with all his friends right before the competition started up. I watched the bar while the Bartender was on his break each night & I'd make real sure to pour them a tall stiff one & they always looked for me each night ! LOL
    Buster was young back then (45 years ago). Hell, they all were & now most of them are all gone but their kids took on the legacy. Time Flys by quickly. Im surprised there isn't many more comments posted here with this Legend.
    He rode some of the best horses that ever lived. He always had the greatest rides which you dont see as much anymore. Ahhh the Good Old Days!!!

    • @vaqueromx2186
      @vaqueromx2186 3 роки тому +1

      VIVA MEXICO CABRONES !! 🇲🇽 M X 🇲🇽 🌵🌵🌵

    • @joebass517
      @joebass517 2 роки тому +3

      Great memories, nothen better then a stout horse to get you there!! The good ol days, we all remember the bar keep that poured Dem drinks like gasoline, 👍

  • @julibishop5514
    @julibishop5514 2 роки тому +4

    This great horseman may not remember me, but I credit him for my hands. When I was about 10 yrs old, I had a really nice bred little mare that like most kids, I got her hard in the mouth. He had started that mare for us, so my Father sent me and the little mare to him that summer. He made me fix her ruined mouth. He only got on her about 4 times all summer. But I found myself learning to use a hackamore correctly, working my butt off and getting yelled at a lot. But I did fix that mare's mouth and never messed up another one. Today, I make most of my training money fixing other people
    s horse's mouths when the've been made hard. The rest of my training money, I made training hackamore to finished bridle horses (jaquima to freno horses). Thank you Mr. Welch

    • @MegaRiffraff
      @MegaRiffraff 2 роки тому +1

      Hack was all i used when i had a cutting horse , Very seldom had to really use it ,

  • @stevenmiller7267
    @stevenmiller7267 2 роки тому +4

    Wow what a great story from a old cowboy.. tracking her 3 days.. damn. I mean this guy freaking lived it man. We watch it in movies. But this guy.. I mean just that alone I'm imagining him sleeping on the ground with his a given bed roll , cause let not forget . Every thing he owned was on the back of that horse.. and hope someone gave him a canteen and some jerky. Tough as nails PAP. RESPECT 🤠💯%

    • @dalew.6321
      @dalew.6321 2 роки тому +1

      I caught that too. Most wouldn't think anything of it but tracking a horse on foot for three days would be more than the majority of people could handle. I go out riding in the mountains for 8 hours and im ready for the comfort of my home.

  • @ardshielcomplex8917
    @ardshielcomplex8917 2 роки тому +2

    We had the same ol boys here in Australia when I was boy in the 50s -60s , heres to you Booth Slade, Ben Brazill, Jack Hudson and Jim O'Donell et al. And those I spent my boyhood with who went on to become great Horsemen in their own right, John Hirsch and Gordon Litchfield among others.

  • @dtom3792
    @dtom3792 2 роки тому +9

    This makes me miss my grandpa so much.

  • @justlookin11
    @justlookin11 5 років тому +71

    A GREAT Cutting Horse Trainer and Rider. Saw him win the NCHA Futurity on Dry Doc in Ft Worth about a million years ago.

    • @karl9828
      @karl9828 3 роки тому +6

      Those Doc Bar horses are some fine horses. Had a stud off of Doc's little Lena, hell of a cutting horse.

    • @vaqueromx2186
      @vaqueromx2186 3 роки тому

      VIVA MEXICO CABRONES ! 🇲🇽 M X 🇲🇽

    • @somedude2630
      @somedude2630 2 роки тому +5

      That was Shorty Freeman. Buster trained and won the Futurity on his brother Dry Doc.

    • @deborahmcclary7449
      @deborahmcclary7449 2 роки тому +3

      Loved my Doc bar, Dry dock horses I had,

    • @kevinhoward5899
      @kevinhoward5899 Рік тому

      You are so lucky to see that.

  • @degraham9198
    @degraham9198 Рік тому +1

    Great story.
    Thank you.

  • @canuckloyalist4681
    @canuckloyalist4681 2 роки тому +42

    Why can't we find people like this to lead our countries?

    • @mikenorris4966
      @mikenorris4966 2 роки тому +14

      They have too much common sense.......

    • @paddlefoot5692
      @paddlefoot5692 2 роки тому +13

      Too honest and hard working

    • @canuckloyalist4681
      @canuckloyalist4681 2 роки тому +4

      @@paddlefoot5692 you've got that right!

    • @tmcgee1614
      @tmcgee1614 2 роки тому

      Because they're not corrupt and deceptive like the ones that are in office now. Plus they don't have the money to throw around

    • @benwilms3942
      @benwilms3942 2 роки тому

      Probably because they're not qualified. But they'd be the first to admit it.

  • @coolmoodee
    @coolmoodee 2 роки тому +3

    My grampas ranch in Montana had to be the best place i spent my youth in the late 60s early 70s . He had some old cowboys on his ranch when I was there . At least in their 70s. Some tough ole hombres. I miss those days and I will be back in Montana one day !

  • @Natalie-uu6fs
    @Natalie-uu6fs 2 роки тому +10

    I could listen tell him stories all day💕

  • @scarface-39
    @scarface-39 2 роки тому +9

    I love hearing these old Cowboys stories!!! Good stuff

  • @everettlunday8855
    @everettlunday8855 2 роки тому +5

    The reason he keeps digressing in his story, is because he probably experienced more in a week than most experience in a year. The details keep getting in the way.

  • @johnland1528
    @johnland1528 Рік тому +2

    I true legend rip cowboy

  • @annbph
    @annbph 2 роки тому +8

    Perfect,thank you so so much. This brings back lots of memories. So much has changed over the years, using horses were using horses, multi taskers as were the cowboys.

  • @jennylaseur2900
    @jennylaseur2900 6 років тому +37

    Love this man and every story he tells. ❤️

  • @bwnco
    @bwnco 2 роки тому +1

    God BLess you Buster!

  • @jamesdavidson9626
    @jamesdavidson9626 2 роки тому +2

    This is SO GREAT..really enjoyed this young man

  • @chuckstermcdaddy4170
    @chuckstermcdaddy4170 2 роки тому +2

    Great story. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bryanrayburn4495
    @bryanrayburn4495 2 роки тому +1

    Loved watching him show horses. Cutting horse master.

  • @cornshucker77
    @cornshucker77 2 роки тому +7

    Great story.

  • @williamfitts3893
    @williamfitts3893 2 роки тому +1

    That was so interesting, thank you.

  • @cloverhillwood
    @cloverhillwood 2 роки тому +4

    They don't make'em like that anymore
    God bless the working cowboys

  • @flyer55jrt
    @flyer55jrt 2 роки тому +72

    There's three gods in Texas. The God Almighty, Buster Welch, and George Strait.

  • @TXCannoli
    @TXCannoli 2 роки тому +7

    Who’s here today thanks to Yellowstone? :)

  • @milliejohnson-realtorandla1475
    @milliejohnson-realtorandla1475 2 роки тому +1

    I could listen to him forever

  • @lowrider81hd
    @lowrider81hd 2 роки тому +3

    Salt of the earth.

  • @DokkenFan
    @DokkenFan 2 роки тому +3

    The world lost the last true american cowboy. Shut the lights out. Were finished.

  • @scottjenkins4613
    @scottjenkins4613 2 роки тому +1

    Short version: Never get off your horse because - if she gets spooked and runs it will cause a stampede and you will have to walk a long way to find her.

  • @ernestoherrera2755
    @ernestoherrera2755 2 роки тому +1

    For some reason this gentleman‘s story reminds me of one of my own when I was on my first overnight horse ride and my horse decided that she did not like a another horse coming up and nuzzling her so she started bucking like crazy had to ride her into some mesquite bushes to calm her down at work but man water ride

  • @TrentsGarage
    @TrentsGarage 2 роки тому

    Great story, made me laugh

  • @snakeinthegrak8969
    @snakeinthegrak8969 Рік тому

    He lived a good life, but I never want to get that old.

  • @tommcmaster288
    @tommcmaster288 2 роки тому +14

    GREATMAN NEEDS TO BE WELL CARED FOR HE IS HISTORY

  • @suedereed7630
    @suedereed7630 2 роки тому +9

    Still easier to follow than Biden

  • @johnmyers8415
    @johnmyers8415 2 роки тому +2

    my kind of people

  • @dylanbarker3994
    @dylanbarker3994 2 роки тому

    Where can I watch this full interview

  • @milkrvr4088
    @milkrvr4088 2 роки тому

    I’m proud to have the last name of Welch I left Texas for Montana though grass is greener

  • @braintanningsinew4888
    @braintanningsinew4888 2 роки тому +1

    I have two words for the cowboys, who never get off their horse. George Mcjunkin

  • @jimcole6423
    @jimcole6423 2 роки тому +2

    Has the cook ever soaped a dish?

  • @spikemajors3721
    @spikemajors3721 2 роки тому

    Ugggh!!!! Lol

  • @davidleehoss
    @davidleehoss 5 років тому +2

    I used to go to my relatives in Roaring Springs. TX We always went to 'Old Settlers.'. Does Hossley, Dobkins, Smith or Thacker ring a bell?

    • @vaqueromx2186
      @vaqueromx2186 3 роки тому

      VIVA MEXICO CABRONES ¡ 🇲🇽 M X 🇲🇽

  • @Joehdz956
    @Joehdz956 2 роки тому +1

    Yellowstone brought me here

  • @michaelratliff7775
    @michaelratliff7775 2 роки тому

    RIP'

  • @trevorkeyser9746
    @trevorkeyser9746 2 роки тому +4

    35 years ago this would have been a 1 minute story!

  • @joec3073
    @joec3073 2 роки тому +2

    Buster still has a better memory then Joe Biden

  • @jessphillips9558
    @jessphillips9558 2 роки тому +3

    Men who new how to work

    • @bobnelson6012
      @bobnelson6012 2 роки тому

      A superb cutter and teacher we will miss him

  • @larrysims9053
    @larrysims9053 2 роки тому +1

    3500 head. Pretty big trap.

  • @NoCoverCharge
    @NoCoverCharge 2 роки тому +2

    Hate when the back of the chair interferes with your hat wearing ..

  • @TVGertz
    @TVGertz Рік тому

    Russia Loves you Buster like they Love all Americans

  • @garybowman4630
    @garybowman4630 2 роки тому

    George strait who is he ???????????

  • @NephewNinja
    @NephewNinja 2 роки тому

    Actual story 10 seconds long before the rambling

  • @carol2717
    @carol2717 2 роки тому

    I am sorry I don't know who he is

  • @praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218
    @praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218 2 роки тому +2

    Repent to Jesus Christ !
    “Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.”
    ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭47:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬

  • @mulvey0731
    @mulvey0731 2 роки тому +3

    Love to see a conversation between him a Joe Biden.

  • @susandivirgilio4551
    @susandivirgilio4551 2 роки тому

    It's too bad that whoever is writing out this wonderful story has no idea of the terminology. Really? A hackamore is "hackable"? Give me a break

    • @MrsHaffly
      @MrsHaffly 2 роки тому

      If you're referring to the subtitles provided by UA-cam, they're automated/bots.

    • @susandivirgilio4551
      @susandivirgilio4551 2 роки тому

      @@MrsHaffly Thank you for enlightening me. Maybe they should be updated, I'm sure I'm not the only one annoyed

  • @davidpeters8513
    @davidpeters8513 2 роки тому

    It is blasphemy to associate anyone or things with God almighty

  • @mg7134
    @mg7134 2 роки тому +2

    this story sucks

    • @josephbanuat1950
      @josephbanuat1950 2 роки тому +18

      Respect your elders

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 2 роки тому +23

      Are YOU serious?
      There is No reason to be RUDE & MEAN...
      If you don't like a video... Move on...

    • @canuckloyalist4681
      @canuckloyalist4681 2 роки тому +16

      Learn some manners or keep it to yourself!

    • @rlredifer410
      @rlredifer410 2 роки тому +15

      If you haven’t nothing good to say you probably shouldn’t say it.

    • @bcm658
      @bcm658 2 роки тому +17

      Your a sad person that has no respect