10 Questions
How did Grandpa's horses behave, according to the narrator?
Moved delicately, as if guided by the rider's thoughts
What did Grandpa do with the horses when he had no need for them?
Sold the ones with value and set the rest loose
What did Richard call the wild horses on the mountain?
Dog-food horses
What did Luke, Richard, and the narrator help Grandpa do once a year?
Round up horses for auction
What happened to the horses that were rounded up by Grandpa and taken to town?
They were sold for slaughter
What was the approach of the narrator and his brothers towards the feral horses?
They spent days earning the horse's trust before touching it
How did the narrator and his brothers name the horses they hoped to tame?
Descriptive names, not sentimental ones
What was the reaction of the horses when the saddle was brought out?
The horse would toss its head suddenly and with violence
What was the behavior of the large copper stallion when it encountered the corral fence?
It smashed through the corral fence as if it weren't there
How did the narrator react when thrown from the horses?
He righted himself in an instant and skittered to the safety of a tree
Test your knowledge of ranching history and traditions with this quiz! Explore the role of horses in ranching, and learn about the legendary ranching horses that were once an integral part of the industry.
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