Post by ZandraJoi on May 16, 2023 10:28:47 GMT -5
www.familyhandyman.com/article/boots-on-a-fence-post
"Have you ever seen a boot on a fence post? Ranchers hang their boots up because it carries a special symbolism.
Whether in the city or the countryside, customs vary between subcultures, and one that’s still alive and well is cowboy culture on ranches. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, there are over 2 million U.S. farms, and of those, 98% are family farms. (Of course, these numbers represent all U.S. farms, including those that are not ranches)...."
My notes: I grew up with farms all around but I must say, I do not recall seeing boots on fences. Maybe were & I just didn't pay attention! Have you seen it?
"Why Do Ranchers Put a Boot on a Fence?
A rancher is honoring their deceased horse. When a cowboy has a strong bond with his horse, it may become his daily workhorse. Per The Classroom, when a special horse like this is sold or dies, a cowboy will hang a pair of his boots on the fence to symbolize respect for the animal.
Another rancher has passed away. When a comrade passes away, a cowboy may hang a boot on a fence post as a memorial.
The boots have worn out and represent hard work. Because a rancher grows attached to his boots and wears them daily, it’s a tradition to hang them on a fence whenever they have worn out. This represents the hard work the boots made possible.
The rancher is home. This older tradition was to hang boots up to let others know they were home before telephones and electricity made it easier to contact them."
"Have you ever seen a boot on a fence post? Ranchers hang their boots up because it carries a special symbolism.
Whether in the city or the countryside, customs vary between subcultures, and one that’s still alive and well is cowboy culture on ranches. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, there are over 2 million U.S. farms, and of those, 98% are family farms. (Of course, these numbers represent all U.S. farms, including those that are not ranches)...."
My notes: I grew up with farms all around but I must say, I do not recall seeing boots on fences. Maybe were & I just didn't pay attention! Have you seen it?
"Why Do Ranchers Put a Boot on a Fence?
A rancher is honoring their deceased horse. When a cowboy has a strong bond with his horse, it may become his daily workhorse. Per The Classroom, when a special horse like this is sold or dies, a cowboy will hang a pair of his boots on the fence to symbolize respect for the animal.
Another rancher has passed away. When a comrade passes away, a cowboy may hang a boot on a fence post as a memorial.
The boots have worn out and represent hard work. Because a rancher grows attached to his boots and wears them daily, it’s a tradition to hang them on a fence whenever they have worn out. This represents the hard work the boots made possible.
The rancher is home. This older tradition was to hang boots up to let others know they were home before telephones and electricity made it easier to contact them."