Ranch Life Book 2: Cowboys & Horses
Overview
The National Ranching Heritage Center is proud to partner with Hank the Cowdog for this exciting addition to the Ranch Life Learning series: Cowboys and Horses. Saddle up for fun as everyone’s favorite Head of Ranch Security gives readers a firsthand look at the life of a working cowboy along with his or her most trusted partner: the horse! Students explore the history of trail driving, the essential role of cowboys in ranching operations, and the skills needed to train, ride, and rope like a pro.
Learning Focus
- The history and purpose of trail drives in America
- A cowboy’s role in a modern ranching operation
- Horse care, training, and partnership
- Roping, teamwork, and communication skills
By the end, students will understand that cowboys and horses share hard work, trust, respect, and a love for the wide-open spaces that make ranch life possible.
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Activity Guide
- Book 2 Activity Guide (all lessons in 1 pdf file) ( LOG IN or CREATE ACCOUNT )Welcome to the Activity Guide for Book 2: Cowboys & Horses in the Ranch Life series with Hank the Cowdog, featuring science and social studies activities tied to the book’s chapters. Use these 10 flexible activities as stand-alone enrichment or as a full Ranch Life unit with individuals or groups of any size; instructions are on the next page.
Other Activities in this Book
- Chapter 2: Hank’s Historic Texas Ranching Heroes
- Chapter 2, Activity 1: History of Trail Driving
- Chapter 2, Activity 2: Traditions
- Chapter 4B, Activity 4: Training Colts
- Chapter 4C, Activity 5: Inherited Traits of Horses
- Chapter 7, Activity 8: Design a Windmill
- Chapter 8, Activity 9: The Cowboy’s Equipment
- Chapter 3A & 4D, Activity 6: Most Valuable Asset
- Chapter 3B & 5, Activity 3: Work Horse vs. Pleasure Horse
- Chapter 6 & 7, Activity 7: A Day in the Life of a Cowboy
