Ranching in the Wild West

2. cattle thief
5. bucking horses that are ridden wearing a saddle
8. the practice of raising herds of animals on large tracts of land
9. leggings worn by cowboys as protection against the weather and brush, usually made of leather
10. the practice of caring for roaming groups of livestock over a large area
12. Metal device attached to the heel of a cowboy’s boot meant to encourage a horse to go faster or to pay attention
15. the tool used to apply a brand
20. wild cattle that haven’t been branded and never been gathered
21. a livestock herder, usually of saddle horses
23. large area owned by the government where many owners' livestock may graze
24. responsible for herding and maintaining the health of animals on the ranch
25. hat

1. an animal that has not been broken to accept being ridden
3. the process of permanently marking an animal to indicate ownership
4. a long rope used by cowboys to catch stray animals
6. cowboy slang for a meal
7. moving a herd of cattle from one place to another
11. term for the saddle horn
13. area of land including a dwelling and any outbuildings
14. leather seat set on a horse to help the cowboy in riding
16. a cowboy’s sleeping blankets rolled up for easy carrying on his horse
17. strong and responsive animal, often seen with cowboys riding them
18. a hired hand that tends to cattle and performs other duties on horseback
19. the culture that ranching in the western United States is derived from
22. a gathering of all livestock on a ranch