Why You Should Never Touch A Cowboy Boot Left On A Fence
When you’re in an unfamiliar place, even if it’s just outside the town you live in, there’s a chance you’ll encounter cultures and traditions you’ve never even heard of before.
There’s a tradition practiced by a good number of rural Americans that those in cities have never heard of. Until you read up on what it means, here’s a piece of advice, don’t go around messing with boots you find on fences.
If you’ve ever been driving out somewhere rural, you may have noticed something odd.
On the fences that line fields of crops or grass, you might have seen a cowboy book stuck upside down on a post. It’s a curious sight, but did you know it has a deeper meaning?
A rather emotional one at that.
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It’s best that these boots remain untouched and undisturbed, as they were put there on purpose.
Why? Ranchers sometimes do this to honor a favorite horse that’s passed. They’ll sometimes do this by hanging a pair of boots off a fence as well.
Like we feel about our own pets, ranchers can have deep connections with their horses.
Any horse owner could probably vouch for that too, they’re just as much beloved family members as people feel about their dogs or cats, meaning when they pass, it’s an emotional ordeal.
