Mustang
He's an American Mustang, a hero of our nation.
Cause he’s a symbol of freedom and God’s great creation.
Since the fifteen hundreds he’s roamed this great land.
His home has been in the mountains, the valleys and the desert sand.
They run in bands looking out for each other & trouble they can smell.
He was born in the wild & taught to survive & be tough as hell.
The mustang is very loyal and has been man's most beloved friend.
He's taught us to be good horseman and have helped fight wars to the end.
The Indians hunted buffalo and rode these horses to survive.
The cowboys drove cattle and the settlers brought the west alive.
Without these horses - just what kind of country would this be?
Well, we wouldn't have our western heritage and no cowboys you see.
Why the pony express delivered the U.S. mail on the back of this horse.
He pulled the doctors buggy and the rancher’s buckboard of course.
He dragged a lot of calves to the fire and chased down a lot of mavericks too.
That little horse is the reason cowboys love what they do.
And don't think these American Mustangs are a thing of the past
They're still roaming out in the west - making ol history last
So when I see our American Flag - I see Red, White & Blue.
But I also see an American Mustang and now I hope you do too!
He's an American Mustang, a hero of our nation.
Cause he’s a symbol of freedom and God’s great creation.
Since the fifteen hundreds he’s roamed this great land.
His home has been in the mountains, the valleys and the desert sand.
They run in bands looking out for each other & trouble they can smell.
He was born in the wild & taught to survive & be tough as hell.
The mustang is very loyal and has been man's most beloved friend.
He's taught us to be good horseman and have helped fight wars to the end.
The Indians hunted buffalo and rode these horses to survive.
The cowboys drove cattle and the settlers brought the west alive.
Without these horses - just what kind of country would this be?
Well, we wouldn't have our western heritage and no cowboys you see.
Why the pony express delivered the U.S. mail on the back of this horse.
He pulled the doctors buggy and the rancher’s buckboard of course.
He dragged a lot of calves to the fire and chased down a lot of mavericks too.
That little horse is the reason cowboys love what they do.
And don't think these American Mustangs are a thing of the past
They're still roaming out in the west - making ol history last
So when I see our American Flag - I see Red, White & Blue.
But I also see an American Mustang and now I hope you do too!
Poncho
I saw my first mustang makeover in 2010
Up there in Ft. Worth in the Will Rogers pen.
I was so impressed I thought I’d give it a try.
Thought it might be right up my alley, I don’t know why.
So I bought my first mustang on that RFD TV
Called them on the phone to do my bidding you see.
A month later we went to pick him up from the BLM
But I got to looking and noticed that it wasn’t him.
I said to Kali, “That’s not the horse I bought”,
Look closely at the film and you’ll see that it’s not.
The little bay mustang that I bought somehow got misplaced.
They couldn’t find him nowhere, it’s like he got erased.
She said, “the one you bought was pretty steep,
But if you’ll take this one he’ll be really cheap.”
So I said “ok, sometimes things are meant to be.
Let’s go home to our round pen and we’ll see”.
I roped him and applied some pressure to see if he would give.
Well, he flipped over on the ground. I said “you’re gonna live”.
He sat up and whinnied – darndest thing I’ve ever seen.
I told him “I’m your friend, and I’m really not that mean”.
But after 3 times I see he doesn’t understand.
I drop that rope and get another plan.
He had a halter and a lead rope, to touch it I could not yet,
But off my using horse, close enough I was able to get.
I grabbed that lead rope and to the horn I did go.
Pretty soon he’s leading, “What a smart Poncho!”
As long as I didn’t choke him, he said “I’ll follow you,
If you’re really nice I’ll do anything you ask me to.
He’s taught me more about training a horse.
Gentler ways are better than strong force.
He did really well for me at that show.
He’s opened up a lot of doors, more than I’ll ever know.
I take good care of him; to me he’s a star.
We got us a rodeo act, He rides in a car.
He gets fresh water and alfalfa and I keep him shod.
I tell everybody,” He’s a gift from God”.
Jingle Bob
A wild mustang training contest in 2013
With more prize money than you’ve ever seen.
Trying to pick the right horse – you’ll need a little luck
He needs to be pretty willing with not a lot of buck.
You’re looking for a soft eye and you’ve got to remember
That you have to get him trained between May and September.
So I came from Ft. Worth with a lanky kind of gray
Hoping I can fatten him up with worming, grain and hay..
We started in the round pen & he likes to buck a little.
Wasn’t real bad, long as you could stay in the middle.
Pretty soon we went to the big pen & started him on a cow
He really impressed me and all I could say was “wow”.
He’s got a pretty good lead change, sometimes with a hop,
But he’s not scared to run and got a big ol stop.
He cuts a remote cow & he does pretty good.
Can even rope it and he works like he should.
He can pull hard to the horn, even if it’s heavy.
He can drag a bull or a ’36 Chevy.
He sits in that car and rides around like you’ve never seen.
That really was part of our Mustang Million routine.
We call him Jingle Bob – yes it’s quite the name.
I’m pretty blessed to have him in this kind of game.
He showed real well at the Mustang Million & won a lot.
Because of him there were things we needed & now we got.
He’ll ride with just a string or a set of bits.
Check him out on YouTube, He’s got a bunch of hits.
A wild mustang training contest in 2013
With more prize money than you’ve ever seen.
Trying to pick the right horse – you’ll need a little luck
He needs to be pretty willing with not a lot of buck.
You’re looking for a soft eye and you’ve got to remember
That you have to get him trained between May and September.
So I came from Ft. Worth with a lanky kind of gray
Hoping I can fatten him up with worming, grain and hay..
We started in the round pen & he likes to buck a little.
Wasn’t real bad, long as you could stay in the middle.
Pretty soon we went to the big pen & started him on a cow
He really impressed me and all I could say was “wow”.
He’s got a pretty good lead change, sometimes with a hop,
But he’s not scared to run and got a big ol stop.
He cuts a remote cow & he does pretty good.
Can even rope it and he works like he should.
He can pull hard to the horn, even if it’s heavy.
He can drag a bull or a ’36 Chevy.
He sits in that car and rides around like you’ve never seen.
That really was part of our Mustang Million routine.
We call him Jingle Bob – yes it’s quite the name.
I’m pretty blessed to have him in this kind of game.
He showed real well at the Mustang Million & won a lot.
Because of him there were things we needed & now we got.
He’ll ride with just a string or a set of bits.
Check him out on YouTube, He’s got a bunch of hits.
Maypop
Having made the finals in Ft. Worth in 2011
And being fan favorite for me was a piece of heaven.
Driving home, my wife said, “how are you going to top that kinda of run?”
I said, “Next year honey, we’re really going to have some fun!”
“I’m going to have my horse really broke and ride in a car.”
She said “I think you’re losing it and you’re going way too far.”
With that in mind I would try to find a horse that would fit.
In the auction I found a lil sorrel I was sure happy to git.
I could hardly wait to get in my ‘46 and head to Pauls Valley,
And I sure was excited when I saw him trotting down the alley.
But when we got home, I noticed his eyes had some blue,
Looked like scar tissue, what had happened nobody knew.
He was pretty broncy and he could kick really fast.
He had strong survival instincts cause of something in his past.
I seen he had a lot of talent and he was going to be great.
He had a fantastic stop and his leads were always right.
He was smart on a cow and had a lot of draw.
Even though a mustang, he’s as good as you ever saw.
He’d even sit in that car – kinda blew me away.
He was perfect for my program, you’d have to say.
So of all my horses in the barn, he was at the top.
But still might kick when you walked by, so I called him Maypop.
With 120 days of training to Ft. Worth we would go.
Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover would be the show.
He did good in the go rounds and to the finals we were going.
What we planned for our freestyle – nobody was knowing.
You’ve got to have a good routine; it’s not a shot in the dark.
And first in the compulsories, he was really on his mark.
We pulled that old car in the arena just like it didn’t run.
Just like we had practiced, we were sure having fun.
A live band was even part of our creation,
When he sat in that car it was a standing ovation.
It was the greatest feeling I think I ever had.
I was so proud of him; I was like a glowing dad.
To have a real wild horse to come to trusting you,
Is a life changing event that you will never out do.
He was a bronc and on him I had to camp,
But ole, half blind Maypop will always be the 2012 Champ.
Cotton Rosser
There's a rodeo company called the Flying U,
Cotton & Karin Rosser and the rest of the crew.
Since 1957 the master has been producing Rodeo shows.
He's the King of entertainment - everybody knows.
He went to Cal-Poly & rode broncs & flew his own plane.
It's always an honor to visit with him & go down memory lane.
He was destined for a National Championship & rode with no fear.
But in 1955 a ranching accident ended his riding career.
He still wanted to be in Rodeo and had a new dream.
To buy the Flying U and stock was a good idea it seemed.
Doing what he loved and keeping his family fed.
Raising bucking horses and bulls that stood on their head.
To keep the fans entertained, he always raised the bar.
He's done the openings and taken stock to the NFR.
Cindy, Katherine, Lee, Brian and Reno carry on the name.
And all are proud that their daddy's in the Hall of Fame.
Cotton always seems to find the latest specialty act.
He's helped more people get started and that's a fact.
He's real creative, down to earth & quite the hoot .
Even raised a horse & flag out of a big Justin boot.
After every Rodeo, he rides around & shakes all the kids’ hands.
His number one priority is always to entertain the fans.
So if you’re on the west coast, one thing you should do
Is go watch a Rodeo put on by the "Flying U".
There's a rodeo company called the Flying U,
Cotton & Karin Rosser and the rest of the crew.
Since 1957 the master has been producing Rodeo shows.
He's the King of entertainment - everybody knows.
He went to Cal-Poly & rode broncs & flew his own plane.
It's always an honor to visit with him & go down memory lane.
He was destined for a National Championship & rode with no fear.
But in 1955 a ranching accident ended his riding career.
He still wanted to be in Rodeo and had a new dream.
To buy the Flying U and stock was a good idea it seemed.
Doing what he loved and keeping his family fed.
Raising bucking horses and bulls that stood on their head.
To keep the fans entertained, he always raised the bar.
He's done the openings and taken stock to the NFR.
Cindy, Katherine, Lee, Brian and Reno carry on the name.
And all are proud that their daddy's in the Hall of Fame.
Cotton always seems to find the latest specialty act.
He's helped more people get started and that's a fact.
He's real creative, down to earth & quite the hoot .
Even raised a horse & flag out of a big Justin boot.
After every Rodeo, he rides around & shakes all the kids’ hands.
His number one priority is always to entertain the fans.
So if you’re on the west coast, one thing you should do
Is go watch a Rodeo put on by the "Flying U".
Bert
I seem to love things that are not found in a catalog
Things like wild horses and a good ol’ cowdog.
These are things that take commitment, just like raising a child,
If you want to get that dog loyal & mustang not so wild.
A good horse & dog become tools of a cowboy’s trade,
Just like a custom saddle that’s totally hand make.
Don’t get in a hurry cause it’s gonna take a while,
But time and dedication will bring you a big ol’ smile.
These wild horses are not really bred to work a cow or cut
And this is no registered cowdog – you might call him a mutt.
But riding a good cutting horse has always been satisfying to this heart of mine.
It’s those sliding stops & that head to head motion that feels so fine.
So I went to training my mustang Poncho & my lil dog, Bert
& to my surprise, this horse & dog will get in the dirt!
Once you’ve worked a cow, she’ll sour and be no good.
But Bert here just gets better – works like he should.
So with my Mustang and lil dog we’re going to put on a show
Thank you for coming to see us at this rodeo!
I seem to love things that are not found in a catalog
Things like wild horses and a good ol’ cowdog.
These are things that take commitment, just like raising a child,
If you want to get that dog loyal & mustang not so wild.
A good horse & dog become tools of a cowboy’s trade,
Just like a custom saddle that’s totally hand make.
Don’t get in a hurry cause it’s gonna take a while,
But time and dedication will bring you a big ol’ smile.
These wild horses are not really bred to work a cow or cut
And this is no registered cowdog – you might call him a mutt.
But riding a good cutting horse has always been satisfying to this heart of mine.
It’s those sliding stops & that head to head motion that feels so fine.
So I went to training my mustang Poncho & my lil dog, Bert
& to my surprise, this horse & dog will get in the dirt!
Once you’ve worked a cow, she’ll sour and be no good.
But Bert here just gets better – works like he should.
So with my Mustang and lil dog we’re going to put on a show
Thank you for coming to see us at this rodeo!
My Charro Friend
Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo 2013
To perform there – I had never been.
I was riding my horse before day break I guess,
Getting him used to the arena & relaxed more or less.
In practice I had jumped my car & laid him on the ground
When I noticed this other cowboy was riding around.
I stood on my horse & was gonna crack my whip,
When I said to the cowboy “Is your horse gonna have a fit?”
He said “no” and smiled, and “I think he’ll be okay.”
I could tell this cowboy was a professional, right away.
He came over – introduced himself. We shook hands.
With no Sombrero I didn’t recognize him – but I’m one of his biggest fans!
We got to visiting over the next few days.
I could tell real quick that I wanted to learn his ways.
He’s a fantastic horseman & the best with a rope.
Could I ever be as good? The answer’s definitely nope.
He’s a Champion Charro with traditions that run deep.
His Daddy’s tricks and secrets I’m sure he’s gonna keep.
We’ve become best of friends; I met his whole family too.
They’re all performers & the best at what they do.
I’ve been honored to perform at his Mexican Extravaganza,
His Daddy’s 95th birthday Celebration & Gran Charreada.
If we’re at a rodeo in your town, you’d better come see us.
I’ll introduce you to my good friend, Charro Jerry Diaz.
Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo 2013
To perform there – I had never been.
I was riding my horse before day break I guess,
Getting him used to the arena & relaxed more or less.
In practice I had jumped my car & laid him on the ground
When I noticed this other cowboy was riding around.
I stood on my horse & was gonna crack my whip,
When I said to the cowboy “Is your horse gonna have a fit?”
He said “no” and smiled, and “I think he’ll be okay.”
I could tell this cowboy was a professional, right away.
He came over – introduced himself. We shook hands.
With no Sombrero I didn’t recognize him – but I’m one of his biggest fans!
We got to visiting over the next few days.
I could tell real quick that I wanted to learn his ways.
He’s a fantastic horseman & the best with a rope.
Could I ever be as good? The answer’s definitely nope.
He’s a Champion Charro with traditions that run deep.
His Daddy’s tricks and secrets I’m sure he’s gonna keep.
We’ve become best of friends; I met his whole family too.
They’re all performers & the best at what they do.
I’ve been honored to perform at his Mexican Extravaganza,
His Daddy’s 95th birthday Celebration & Gran Charreada.
If we’re at a rodeo in your town, you’d better come see us.
I’ll introduce you to my good friend, Charro Jerry Diaz.