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TAPADERO Writers Susan Jensen and Paul Singer provide an overview of the California horseman, detailing the vaquero way, including reata roping and the use of the hackamore and spade bit. The film takes viewers to some of California’s most historic ranches where, away from the bustling world, a new generation of vaqueros are reviving a culture that produced some of the world finest horsemen. Interviews feature a host of colorful characters, including artists, historian Ernie Morris, master saddle maker Dale Harwood and the Dorrance family, reminiscing about icons Bill and Tom, whose influence continues to shape those who live by the saddle and the horse. Cowboy balladeers Ian Tyson, Dave Stamey and Mike Beck along with songstress Christina Ortega, provide the soundtrack for the is well-rounded exploration of the Californio vaquero. With detail and style, patience and practicality, Tapadero illustrate the words of Stamey’s “Vaquero Song:” “Toda via estoy aqui.” (I’m still here.)  Tapadero Tradition By Mark Bedor The working cowboy is still very much alive and well in the land where he began — California. A compelling new DVD documentary, Tapadero takes you on the fascinating journey from the ancient roots of this American icon to the gorgeous ranch lands of California as well as Nevada, where cowboy disciples still practice the way of life originated by the Spanish vaqueros. Discover where the first cattle and horses came from, how the early California mission system helped establish the ranching lifestyle, and how the west coast climate helped to create some of the world’s finest horsemen. Learn how vaquero practices evolved into those of the modern-day American cowboys, who added their own buckaroo style to horsemanship — the style that later would become the foundation of the horse training taught by the legendary Dorrance brothers and other natural-horsemanship clinicians. Perhaps the best part of the eighty-minute program is the opportunity to see present day buckaroos on horseback carrying on the vaquero traditions on the vast and beautiful ranches they call home. It’s obvious from the film that it is not an easy way of life, and it sure isn’t about the money. As one buckaroo puts it, “It’s in our soul.” If you love the cowboy life watching Tapadero will be good for yours. |
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