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RE: Traffic Jams on Country Roads in Panama
It is funny that you have the same traffic jams I run across is parts of south Texas. There are some ranches here that move their cattle down the public roads , mainly out in the country from town, the ranches are so big that the county RR (ranch roads) may split a ranch in half so the just move their herds from one section to another just like where you are. But here all the cowboys are on horseback and the use cow dogs to keep the cows bunched up and moving. They just move them for grazing here though, dairy farms you never see moving their stock in that manner.
I haven't really seen any cow dogs helping move them along but that sure is a good idea! It sure is a sight to see, but thankfully it doesn't usually take very long. It clears up quickly and we're back on our way.
Cow dogs are a very useful tool the cowboys have and it is really neat to watch them work. There are even competitions that are held for working cow dogs. So when you see pictures of cowboy's with their dogs just sitting around under a tree or relaxing on porch keep in mind that the dog is probably more than just a companion, he is a partner of the cowboy in his ranching work.
I love Hank. ;) We have learned all about cow dogs from listening to his books on CD. ;)