Inside Cowboy/Ranching Culture - West Texas 🇺🇸

In the middle of nowhere in West Texas lives six generations of ranching at the O6 Ranch. Join me as we learn about cowboying and ranching from these salt-of-the-earth people who are hanging on to this rugged lifestyle that is currently under intense pressure.
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  • @PeterSantenello
    @PeterSantenello2 жыл бұрын

    Hey! 👋 Thanks for watching! Join our community HERE: bit.ly/3HC36EH And great news. It rained at the O6 Ranch recently!

  • @marge3157

    @marge3157

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ranch country in Oregon has been rained on as well.

  • @mbgrafix

    @mbgrafix

    2 жыл бұрын

    Peter, Did you ask them, _"What's the one_ ☝️ _thing?"_

  • @jeffpickett9730

    @jeffpickett9730

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great job Peter, best one yet!!!! What a huge ranch. I think the last time I looked that ranch was 376,000 acres. It’s huge, it has 10 watering ponds, all parcels are deeded. It’s a very desirable property.

  • @nic7761

    @nic7761

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking forward to next video, and hoping for perspective on a smaller operation also. Though I do value this perspective as well!

  • @jenBaker707

    @jenBaker707

    Жыл бұрын

    There is so much to learn from older folks, of all walks of life. And I'm 50. Thanks for this one Peter.

  • @soleimaniintel9293
    @soleimaniintel92932 жыл бұрын

    From ghettos to ranching, this channel is gold! Thanks for showing us the real America!

  • @PeterSantenello

    @PeterSantenello

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Soleimani! I'm trying my best to show as many angles as possible.

  • @xer0895

    @xer0895

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PeterSantenello Hey Peter, which country are you planning to visit next? Your adventures abroad are second to none, probably the most realistic channel on KZread.

  • @sven_86

    @sven_86

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PeterSantenello Just absolutely love your content my friend. Keep at it. This one brought back great memories of a flight where I was sitting next to a most wonderful rancher lady. It was such an interesting conversation...such a unique lifestyle so different to mine.

  • @dubrunna

    @dubrunna

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes Peter - thank you. Your channel is truly unique in that you're trying to understand the diaspora of American subcultures (and foreign as well) without preconceived judgements. It's not that easy to elicit trust from others.

  • @ztebazile

    @ztebazile

    Жыл бұрын

    more indigenous content would be a crucial part of your already well-rounded look at the US!

  • @MrSmithington
    @MrSmithington Жыл бұрын

    She is such a strong woman. ‘One foot in front of the other’ - this made sense after hearing she lost her son. How else would you take life?

  • @golfman6062

    @golfman6062

    10 ай бұрын

    She's an idiot. Cows and horses aren't predators Seems she's grifting a rich old man. At least he seems happy. And BTW don't ask the old man about how she has to gain.

  • @khalidalali186
    @khalidalali186 Жыл бұрын

    As an Arab Bedouin watching this right now, from somewhere in the Arabian Desert, not far from the Empty Quarter, grazing with my herd of 65 camels. This was truly a treat. I’d love to visit America just to get to ride with cowboys, and get a feel for mustangs and stallions, be they in Texas or Montana. I’d love to own a cattle ranch one day as well. I bet they’d love to ride some Arabian horses too. I know perfectly well, that feeling of wanting to escape the city. I work in downtown Abu Dhabi, my hometown. I was born and raised here. But as soon as I get the chance, sometimes during the workweek, after work, I’d go to the outskirts of the city, to be able to be near to the desert as much as I can. It’s my much-needed breath of fresh air I guess. So, given that yesterday was the last day of work, before a long 4-day Eid break. I immediately went for the Western Region, getting 260 km away from my office lol. Thank you for this Peter, and God bless those amazingly awesome people. I hope they get to keep the ranch forever. Since 1912, wow! That was the same year titanic sunk, 110 years ago!

  • @RoninAvenger

    @RoninAvenger

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm from America and my family had a pure bred Arabian horse when I was a kid, she was a very good and smart horse

  • @rocketxiv4980

    @rocketxiv4980

    Жыл бұрын

    as a texan myself, i have to say that you have the right spirit you’re just as texan as i am, even if you’re on the far side of the world 🤠

  • @khalidalali186

    @khalidalali186

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you partner 🤠 much obliged. I’ve been saying that same thing about you guys, when I saw my first John Wayne movie on TCM as a kid in the 90s.

  • @rocketxiv4980

    @rocketxiv4980

    Жыл бұрын

    @@khalidalali186 it’s funny you mention the city, I drive in to work in the city as an Uber Driver and then drive out into the countryside to return home, i grew up in a town like this one and i love animals, so even if economic activity brings me to the city, a lot of us don’t like to live in the city i imagine we have some similar experiences 🤠🐪

  • @burlylikeschicken

    @burlylikeschicken

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m an Oklahoman which is the state right above Texas but a very similar culture just with more Native American ties and you are more American than some people we got up in the White House.One day I hope you can come and see Texas and this part of the US. Love from Arcadia, Oklahoma.

  • @bendav
    @bendav Жыл бұрын

    I am always impressed by farmers, ranchers, and others who choose to continue a legacy and work the land. It's not about getting the most money, but about integrity and stewardship of what they have. I wish there were more who followed this path.

  • @albertdeleon6272

    @albertdeleon6272

    11 ай бұрын

    Vaqueros are the foundation of the cowboy 🤠

  • @patrickmckay6621

    @patrickmckay6621

    9 ай бұрын

    traditionalists, great!

  • @vincentruckus1356
    @vincentruckus13562 жыл бұрын

    The saddest misconception of cowboys and people who choose to work hard for a living is that they're dumb uneducated hateful racist people and that almost always seems to be the furthest from the truth. I live in the northeast and I witnessed people talk that way about farmers my whole life. It's sad cause it looks like a very gratifying life, hard but beautiful. We never know any people till we walk a mile in their shoes and share a dinner table. Thank you Peter for these videos that give me hope in a world obsessed with identity and splintering us apart based on those identities. Your videos make me smile and remind me that everyone deserves the time for understanding cause you will find the true beauty hidden in mankind.

  • @marklion315

    @marklion315

    2 жыл бұрын

    They're not racist maybe, but they're voting and lobbying for the racists politicians sadly

  • @ibezzant

    @ibezzant

    Жыл бұрын

    Perfectly put! 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @gerrymaul3451

    @gerrymaul3451

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lag1851 oh geez shut up.

  • @kestona7741

    @kestona7741

    Жыл бұрын

    Here, here! Well said.

  • @davidc9135

    @davidc9135

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said

  • @Jeb5040
    @Jeb50402 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could have this kind of life. I’m a developer sitting behind a computer all day and feel so disconnected from the world and how life was intended to be lived. My grandfather was a farmer, but family farming is no longer a viable living. So sad. Corporate America killed it. Believe most of the mental health issues are related to people being so far removed from the land.

  • @snoopy9292

    @snoopy9292

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m a budding developer too. Being removed from the land, survival, nature, food is definitely big trouble. But don’t forget to get outdoors and away from computers. I forced myself to get out, best decision ever.

  • @AL-grhvc

    @AL-grhvc

    2 жыл бұрын

    "most of the mental health issues are related to people being so far removed from the land" 🎯✅👍 I actually know a couple with 4 kids leaving their jobs as lawyers and starting a farm in the US..they have cattle,sheep etc. and they ship meat all around the US and run a burger house..they might be working more physically but they run their own business and seem to be at peace in their ranch life.

  • @cowboyroper9442

    @cowboyroper9442

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can still enjoy the country life. I have a job in town and live out in the country with horses and cattle. As Ronald Reagan said, “There’s nothing so good for the inside of a man as the outside of a horse.”

  • @justins5756

    @justins5756

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should start running or trail running

  • @cowboyroper9442

    @cowboyroper9442

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also, check out Just A Few Acres. I believe he was an architect in NYC, quit and now supports his family on a 30 acre farm in New York. Proof it can be done, but it’s not easy.

  • @gilbertofigueroa5030
    @gilbertofigueroa5030 Жыл бұрын

    My heart ❤️ goes out to both ranchers loosing their son in Afghanistan I was there in 2005-2006 got attacked one time, almost lost my life other 2 times greetings from Brownsville Texas

  • @davidmiller-zf8zl

    @davidmiller-zf8zl

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you for your service

  • @arminius6506

    @arminius6506

    Жыл бұрын

    As a Pashtun/Afghan it made me so sad, what an unnecessary loss of life and politicians put us back to the position we were in 2001. That young man could've a great life at his ranch.

  • @dougtheviking6503

    @dougtheviking6503

    Жыл бұрын

    GILBERTO, MAY YOUR LIFE BE BLESSED. No amount of Thanks can replace what you went through

  • @aerokasyeal4840

    @aerokasyeal4840

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidmiller-zf8zl which service, ur country should of minded its own business

  • @davidmiller-zf8zl

    @davidmiller-zf8zl

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aerokasyeal4840 isn't there a river somewhere that you should be emptying your bowels into?

  • @gageschulz7567
    @gageschulz7567 Жыл бұрын

    People often ask why we’d want to live in Oklahoma and Texas. It’s the character and kindness of the people in this area. You can see the hardworking ethics and general kindness of this area of the country in the 06 Ranch family.

  • @k.leimomicasstevens8469

    @k.leimomicasstevens8469

    Жыл бұрын

    No matter where I go, I can tell when I return to Texas just by the people in the rural areas.

  • @demoncloud6147
    @demoncloud61472 жыл бұрын

    "There is always somebody wanting something that you have" - Love this statement, so true

  • @SLR33406

    @SLR33406

    Жыл бұрын

    True ... America’s would be shocked if they knew how much farmland Gates and China have bought in this country.. its staggering-and scary too!

  • @albertdeleon6272

    @albertdeleon6272

    11 ай бұрын

    Vaqueros are the foundation of the cowboy 🤠 and had their land stolen

  • @sunrise7937
    @sunrise7937 Жыл бұрын

    From a vet, sorry for your loss and we appreciate your son’s service. Thank you both as well for your hard work in Ranching (only 1.3% of Americans)

  • @craigwebb9236
    @craigwebb9236 Жыл бұрын

    I think I rode this man's horse at the Jobe ranch with team semper fi. Said the horses was from the O6. Thank you so much for what you do for us vets. When she talks about how pumped we are to get out and ride she's 100 percent on point! I thank you for your service good sir. Your son is a hero God bless

  • @noraroseexclusive

    @noraroseexclusive

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, how are you doing today and how’s the weather out there?

  • @albertdeleon6272

    @albertdeleon6272

    11 ай бұрын

    Vaqueros are the foundation of the cowboy 🤠

  • @Caninecancersucksrocks
    @Caninecancersucksrocks Жыл бұрын

    A someone who grew up working on a cattle ranch that was also a horse breeding & training facility here in Alberta, I can tell you this way of life is something that you absolutely HAVE to love. It’s part of your soul, and it saddens me to see so many good, hardworking folks having to let it go. Really enjoyed this one. Thanks so much!

  • @albertdeleon6272

    @albertdeleon6272

    11 ай бұрын

    Vaqueros are the foundation of the cowboy 🤠

  • @madridcucho5483
    @madridcucho54832 жыл бұрын

    Best quote ever “Food has been glamorized” … Thanks to these genuine folks, sure one of a kind and thanks to you Peter for sharing their story.

  • @metalassassin8841

    @metalassassin8841

    Жыл бұрын

    For sure. People nowadays imagine food comes like in Star Trek thingies....But fk, meat or farmed food is a lot of work, hard work and yea, def not paid enough.

  • @PlainStraightShooter

    @PlainStraightShooter

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes. Love that way of putting it. Kinda goes back to a commercial on Orange juice a few years back. Shelf was empty so the lady waited and a hand stuck out another container for her to put in the cart. So many think it’s just coming from those shelves. What they don’t know. Sad

  • @savage22bolt32

    @savage22bolt32

    Жыл бұрын

    Water comes from a faucet, food comes from the fridge, electricity comes from the wall. Woke logic.

  • @albertdeleon6272

    @albertdeleon6272

    11 ай бұрын

    I believe the cave people glamorous meat when they got fire 🔥 😳

  • @WelcomeToJ
    @WelcomeToJ2 жыл бұрын

    "I let my hair go grey and I haven't opened a door in 10 years." haha LOVE that 😄Cowboys are gents. Love this series Peter! Can't wait for the next episodes!

  • @secretagent_jp
    @secretagent_jp Жыл бұрын

    I grew up in Weat Texas for the first 18 years of my life and watching this video, I feel like I'm listening to my grandparents talking about their own farm/ranch all over again.

  • @123space8

    @123space8

    Жыл бұрын

    What town ?

  • @burlylikeschicken

    @burlylikeschicken

    Жыл бұрын

    I live in Oklahoma but my uncle lives and owns a few ranches in Texas (noticeably Turkey Track, but I think they are selling because of hard times of something) and I love being out there. Riding horses and doing stuff like hunting and herding cattle is fun, but can be very challenging. I am still a cowboy in my heart even though I only do it every few months. (I live in Arcadia)

  • @Nick-xw3dk
    @Nick-xw3dk Жыл бұрын

    Great episode. People will never truly understand how dedicated you have to be to something like this. People often talk about and refer to athletes when speaking about dedication. Athletes have off seasons, athletes retire at relatively young ages, athletes can choose to take a few days off if needed. This life you do it from sun up to sun down, from adolescent till you're so old you cant walk, there is no season its year round, rain or shine, when the moneys good and when the moneys bad, it is truly an entire life of dedication and commitment. The worst part of it all is that no matter how hard or how well you farm and produce the people in the cities and states you're producing for will never acknowledge you appreciate the fact that you produced something they will then put in their stomachs.

  • @ARCVlog1

    @ARCVlog1

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @k.leimomicasstevens8469

    @k.leimomicasstevens8469

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen! People in the cities, for the most part, are clueless about the things that sustain them.

  • @albertdeleon6272

    @albertdeleon6272

    11 ай бұрын

    Vaqueros are the foundation of the cowboy 🤠

  • @jackdelay6558
    @jackdelay65582 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your expert interview of the cattle rancher. The 3030 land grad caught my attention as I inherited a farm which my grandpa was granted in the Oklahoma run of 1893. We will research it to ensure our rights are not taken away. This is the best interview I have witnessed in my lifetime and I’m 69 years old.

  • @iniahmaritherecipe9694

    @iniahmaritherecipe9694

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish this comment was highlighted. We all need to look into the 3030 land grad.

  • @robertfrench8469

    @robertfrench8469

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw a show about that.. insane they can do that.. taxes are out this world

  • @MS-tc2fs

    @MS-tc2fs

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever witness UFOs or UFO related cattle mutilations? Sounds like a random question but it’s somewhat common for ranchers to have descriptions of this

  • @microfarming8583

    @microfarming8583

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MS-tc2fs Peter will have to go to Skinwalker for that! Think you'd have to have big balls to go and stay there for a week!

  • @zebwalton979

    @zebwalton979

    Жыл бұрын

    That little 5 second comment was the most important of this entire series.

  • @MrApplesaucestuff
    @MrApplesaucestuff2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for finally making a video about working citizens that contribute to the greatness of this nation and don’t blame anyone else while doing it.

  • @MTknitter22
    @MTknitter22 Жыл бұрын

    Oh yes, the recession is hitting W TX ranches very hard. Drought, border issues, cattle hard to sell & people selling off herds. our way of life is getting harder. We thank you for telling our TX ranching story.

  • @middleamerican4673

    @middleamerican4673

    Жыл бұрын

    Fuel and border security, taxes on livestock and imminent domain.

  • @noraroseexclusive

    @noraroseexclusive

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, how are you doing today and how’s the weather out there?

  • @colintook3357
    @colintook3357 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful couple, I wish them well in these tough times. People are so critical of farmers at times, here in the UK without farmers we have no landscape, no food etc etc they deserve much more respect.

  • @Lily_1010
    @Lily_10102 жыл бұрын

    I didn't want it to end! Can't wait for the next episode!

  • @TheLifeMidwife

    @TheLifeMidwife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too, I was waiting for this episode for a good while! Hope this is a long series 🙏

  • @svsuke
    @svsuke2 жыл бұрын

    Imagine having kids and telling them, you see as far as your eye can see (it all belongs to you 🙏)

  • @dertythegrower

    @dertythegrower

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is a lot of responsibility, especially as rancher

  • @JP-sf5er
    @JP-sf5er Жыл бұрын

    For the farmers not to sell out to developer's says so much about thier integrity. This way of life needs to be preserved at all cost. God Bless these farmers! 🙏

  • @tpate2em
    @tpate2em Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Peter. You touched on a sad episode of that family’s loss at 22:35. You kept it respectful with her. Your work did not go unnoticed.

  • @albertdeleon6272

    @albertdeleon6272

    11 ай бұрын

    Keep it respectful my family the DeLeon settlers lost many land to the Europeans

  • @eclipsegfxable

    @eclipsegfxable

    5 ай бұрын

    @@albertdeleon6272 And before the Europeans another tribe was taking you over and the tribe before them. Lets not play games and pretend that Europeans were the only ones who conquered.

  • @RuiLuz
    @RuiLuz2 жыл бұрын

    I'm not american, but always lived in the countryside, it's good to see the countryside spirit is the same.

  • @LeaveNoTrashBehind
    @LeaveNoTrashBehind2 жыл бұрын

    I love the way they live, major respect to them!

  • @keithbronson9777

    @keithbronson9777

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not so hard when you inherit everything.

  • @albertdeleon6272

    @albertdeleon6272

    11 ай бұрын

    Vaqueros are the foundation of the cowboy 🤠

  • @jimbojankerson5610
    @jimbojankerson5610 Жыл бұрын

    That couple is so amazing. They have wonderful souls. My parents and grandparents come from the hills of west Virginia and Kentucky but I grew up in metro/rural Ohio. However I grew up visiting my ancestors in the hills. These folks' hearts remind me of those ancestors. Good, hardworking people. They are the backbone of this wonderful land we call America.

  • @albertdeleon6272

    @albertdeleon6272

    11 ай бұрын

    Vaqueros are the foundation of the cowboy 🤠

  • @monicaluketich6913

    @monicaluketich6913

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm a West Virginian who moved to Texas 37 years ago. The people of both states have similar outlooks on life (speaking of the more rural Texans).

  • @jdhall229
    @jdhall229 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Peter. I am a city boy who appreciates the farmers of all kinds and their story needs to be told so much more than ever before.

  • @ai-mods
    @ai-mods2 жыл бұрын

    All the best to Chris and Dawn, and the 06 Ranch! You went through a lot, not only in business. But you kept going. Most of us sell ourselves out for jobs that don't produce worthy output. But it is our lifestyle that has such a negative impact on ranchers, farmers, and animals. I'm sorry! I'm changing. You live the life you want, no matter what comes at you and I have so much respect for that. Hopefully, you won't be forced to change anymore, so you can live happily how you used to. I totally understand you and I could watch and listen for hours. Thank you for sharing and opening up. Best wishes from Germany! Peter, I was waiting for this episode and I'm looking forward to the next one. You are a great content creator and entertainer! :)

  • @lapinsubmarine

    @lapinsubmarine

    Жыл бұрын

    ..yes @ai-mods, more yes is not possible. which just brings me to a question... third video? that would be so awesome.

  • @ben8405

    @ben8405

    Жыл бұрын

    Because of the lack of rain, It, would not be wrong to sell some of the land. The way I see it, too much land, can be as bad as not enough land. The big city people, that are moving to Texas, is good news. Texas is in need of more money. Sell some land, but, not all of it. Enjoy, life, work less, don't live to reget selling. James Irvine, in ORANGE COUNTY, GAVE WAY TO PEOPLE PRESURE. ORANGE COUNTY, IS NOW PARTLY DEVELOPED, BUT, IS ALSO COUNYRY. AND I LOVE IT!!!!

  • @ben8405

    @ben8405

    Жыл бұрын

    THE JAMES IRVINE RANCH, IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA. IS A STORY FOR EVERYBODY TO READ ABOUT. DEVELOPMENT COMES ABOUT BECAUSE OF PEOPLE PRESURE. THE TIME HAS COME FOR WEST TEXAS TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO LIVE THERE. THE WAY OF THE FUTUREASONS IS BOTH, CITY FOLKS AND COUNTRY FOLKS. ENJOY THE LIFE BEING OPEN TO YOU. HARD DAYS OF HARD LIFE, IS NOT GOOD WHEN THE RAIN STAYS AWAY. DEVELOPED PROPERTY, IS BETTER THAN A NEW DESERT.

  • @colonel9990
    @colonel99902 жыл бұрын

    "There's always somebody wanting something that you have." Is such a true statement. Not a week goes by that I don't have someone stopping by my mini-farm wanting to buy something on my property. Not a for sale sign in sight, but they think you should sell because they want. It becomes very nerve wracking. I'm at the point of putting up a sign that reads "NOTHING ON THIS PROPERTY IS FOR SALE. DON'T EVEN BOTHER TO ASK. JUST GO AWAY."

  • @limjahey3119

    @limjahey3119

    Жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of a story my dad told me about my granddaddy. Papa was a WWII veteran and raised 6 kids after the war. He worked on a towboat, raised a garden,hauled lime, and fixed cars for people. He had several old cars sitting on the property. One time a guy pulled up in the driveway and asked if the cars were for sale. Papa gruffly said “By God do you see a damn for sale sign?!” And probably exchanged a few more pleasantries as he escorted the man back to his vehicle. My dad told me that he never understood why Papa acted that way until he got older. The cars weren’t for sale. He worked hard to get them running and to use them to hunt, farm, or for spare parts.

  • @1ireneaustin

    @1ireneaustin

    6 ай бұрын

    You know what, I would give anything to meet and become helpers to any ranchers in my area. I would go and help them just to stand alongside them and listen to their stories. I'd be glad to cook, clean, do some healing,, But! I do understand what you mean by telling them you don't much care for people.

  • @carlosfrias2609
    @carlosfrias2609 Жыл бұрын

    My family is from Uvalde, Texas and since the recent tragedy I’ve been able to share what I experienced growing up with my young sister in-law who is Iranian but grew up in very suburban Houston. Thank you for sharing this experience with people so they can understand we take things for granted and show them that God does exist because he is all over west Texas.

  • @noraroseexclusive

    @noraroseexclusive

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, how are you doing today and how’s the weather out there?

  • @prophez23
    @prophez23 Жыл бұрын

    My grandparents and my mom as well as myself grew up on what used to be the Hunt/Cartwright ranch in Forney Texas and after my granddaddy had a stroke and couldn't manage the ranch anymore it eventually got sold off and now it's a big housing development called Windmill Farms and it completely and totally doesn't even look like the same place anymore. And it breaks my heart. But life changes all the time and we go on. But I was blessed to live that kind of life for over half my years alive. They didn't go to the grocery store they grew and produced everything we ate. I eventually got my own little farm in east Texas and then became a blacksmith and custom knife maker and after a few years I sold everything and moved to the mountains of northern New Mexico where my family and I live now and we have a small farm that we raise all kinds of animals and we have a nice garden and I do my steel work and we love it. I understand this type of lifestyle and it's really sad just how disconnected people are from what is truly important to life. That old man is right when he says if it wasn't for agriculture no one would eat. I don't know I could go on forever talking about stuff like this but I won't. I do think it would do every body good to go and spend a week working on a ranch and they'd have a completely different state of mind about life. I guess that could be said about a lot of things though.

  • @jodycanfield6684
    @jodycanfield66842 жыл бұрын

    Country folk are quiet and private for the most part. You asked more questions than they probably talk about in a year or two. These folks are the soul of country; work hard, stay humble.

  • @andrewforman7809
    @andrewforman78092 жыл бұрын

    There is no other channel that captures the american experience quite like yours! Every ep absolutely fascinating!

  • @dubrunna
    @dubrunna Жыл бұрын

    These people are really nice, it's heartbreaking to hear about the drought and how it has affected them

  • @farzana6676

    @farzana6676

    Жыл бұрын

    God bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @farzana6676

    @farzana6676

    Жыл бұрын

    @A p What options? The best way to adapt is to sell the land to private developers.

  • @dubrunna

    @dubrunna

    Жыл бұрын

    @A p make it rain. can you?

  • @zacharykurik7523
    @zacharykurik7523 Жыл бұрын

    So much respect for this woman and mans family great video thank you

  • @therealKerb
    @therealKerb2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the way you let them tell their story. You went in with no preconceived notion that predicated your questions. You could see how they really opened up to your genuine interest. Really well done. Thanks!

  • @chris_martin
    @chris_martin2 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to see more out of this series. Peter, please do note the difference between just west, central, and eastern cowboys in just Texas! The difference in terrain, cattle breed, and cowboy methods

  • @user-sh2mk8ew4c

    @user-sh2mk8ew4c

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah. The whole world thinks Texas is just 1 big desert.

  • @kennethc9996

    @kennethc9996

    Жыл бұрын

    I've been in Texas my whole life 36 years South Texas and the Houston area and have never seen the desert.

  • @user-sh2mk8ew4c

    @user-sh2mk8ew4c

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kennethc9996 Well you need to get out more son. Wayyyy more to Texas than H town.

  • @kennethc9996

    @kennethc9996

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-sh2mk8ew4c I do just not West Texas lol

  • @jms7620

    @jms7620

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kennethc9996 same I’ve been as far as plainview tx and lived in Vernon tx for a yr back in dallas

  • @bcreative2772
    @bcreative2772 Жыл бұрын

    It's like Peter Santenello is in mY brain and producing documentaries on everything my mind wants to know about 🖤

  • @JM-ig4ed
    @JM-ig4ed Жыл бұрын

    omg - loved this so much. Thank you thank you thank you for this series - so important for people to realize what happens in "fly over country". This is what feeds and clothes you and is so important for people to know and understand.

  • @carter2671
    @carter26712 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for appreciating and respecting our ranchers! As I’m sure you realized, West Texas is unlike anywhere else in the US! The heat, landscape, and mixed American/Mexican culture makes it a place that is truly unique and special! Thank you for spotlighting this region of the country and the folks who keep our nation moving!

  • @24collin24Collin

    @24collin24Collin

    Жыл бұрын

    its pretty similar to east new mexico LOL

  • @noraroseexclusive

    @noraroseexclusive

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, how are you doing today?

  • @albertdeleon6272

    @albertdeleon6272

    11 ай бұрын

    Vaqueros are the foundation of the cowboy 🤠

  • @AlwaysKDawg

    @AlwaysKDawg

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@24collin24CollinI mean, they're almost indistinguishable when you drive across the "border" into New Mexico from West Texas, especially with the oil field and the lack of "stuff". My dad is from West Texas (Odessa) and he used to work in Jah, NM and even though it was technically a different state, it felt the exact same.

  • @lifewithpatti9531
    @lifewithpatti95312 жыл бұрын

    Peter I’m so happy your branching out and showing other ways of life not just city life. I love the videos in new York but I love these too. I would also love to see videos on Native American tribes and living in Alaska.

  • @nataliasantenello

    @nataliasantenello

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what he’s going to do next! Alaska and Native Americans. You got it perfectly right 😁🤗

  • @microfarming8583

    @microfarming8583

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nataliasantenello Can't wait to see!

  • @snuffeldjuret

    @snuffeldjuret

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nataliasantenello that'll be dope :).

  • @somedudebuddy

    @somedudebuddy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nataliasantenello I can't wait

  • @albertdeleon6272

    @albertdeleon6272

    11 ай бұрын

    Vaqueros are the foundation of the cowboy 🤠

  • @BinahAtala
    @BinahAtala Жыл бұрын

    I was born and raised in big cities in 2 countries. But I always felt the “call” of the countryside. When I was through military training in the desert I felt that call stronger. Now I’m in my 40s and waiting to be retired to move into the countryside and find a little peace.

  • @Danimal77

    @Danimal77

    Жыл бұрын

    You're only in your 40's and already waiting to retire?

  • @BinahAtala

    @BinahAtala

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Danimal77 Im Israeli, i been serving since 18 as a carreer officer, im a 2 times war veteran and part of a special unit. The age of retirement for me is 45/50 since im still on field duty. So yes, im already waiting for retirement of the military path to go into civilian work.

  • @kadaltokek3953

    @kadaltokek3953

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Danimal77 Why tho? its old enough to retire and young enough to start some shop

  • @C-Rocks
    @C-Rocks Жыл бұрын

    Peter learning new practical skills while interviewing such as checking the tank and locking the gate!

  • @maximotion2316
    @maximotion23162 жыл бұрын

    This is how i imagine the old america. Amazing country.

  • @rrjprivate2704
    @rrjprivate27042 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Peter for bringing us along to meet CHRIS DAWN AND JASPER .Super awesome to learn the life of the cowboys.Never worked on a cowboy ranch but its on my bucket list .Thanks for all you do 06 Ranch .Seems like a hard life but a rewarding one

  • @3dogsdigging94
    @3dogsdigging94 Жыл бұрын

    Some of my most cherished memories are riding in a pickup on a dirt “road” in eastern Colorado.... Thanks to the 06 for hosting Peter! PS- that’s the best way to have a lunch 👍

  • @MS-tc2fs

    @MS-tc2fs

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever witness UFOs or UFO related cattle mutilations? Sounds like a random question but it’s somewhat common for ranchers to have descriptions of this

  • @yayinternets

    @yayinternets

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MS-tc2fs I grew-up in a very rural area in SE Colorado, never witnessed anything like that. Definitely a lot of big skies though! Seeing thunderstorms that are many miles away is incredible.. multiple lightning flashes per second.

  • @danabee3775
    @danabee37756 ай бұрын

    GENUINE LOVELY CONTENT! America through your lens is exactly what this great place is about. I moved from Europe to Texas and I found a home on a farm in West Texas. Hard work, simple life, real life. I have never felt more alive than here. Exactly what I have always wanted deep in my soul but did not know what it was until I found it here in Texas. My second home :-) I admire all ranchers and farmers out there. One of the best people! You did an outstanding job here, Peter.

  • @RochelWaldman
    @RochelWaldman Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Peter for an amazing video on the Ranch. May Chris and Dawn, and Families of the Ranch be blessed with all they need.

  • @DaughterOfZi0n
    @DaughterOfZi0n2 жыл бұрын

    Peter,.. my husband and I really enjoy all of your content, but this is by far the BEST one EVER! We cannot wait for part 2. This is so awesome, nobody understands how hard the farmers work, and just all of the work that goes into getting that precious food from the farm to the store. Go deeper on this topic! Anyhow. . Blessings from Montana. 🙏💕

  • @PeterSantenello

    @PeterSantenello

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I just got back from Montana and will have some ranching/cowboy videos for you from your great state in weeks to come.

  • @gmar4454

    @gmar4454

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope there's a part 3,4,and 5 too.

  • @jeffpickett9730

    @jeffpickett9730

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh awesome!!!

  • @ajkundrath9661
    @ajkundrath9661 Жыл бұрын

    640,000 acres. Whoooooo!

  • @jeffreybryan5548
    @jeffreybryan5548 Жыл бұрын

    Man, I am so glad I found your channel. Another great insight into a culture which I'm not familiar. Keep on rocking and bringing more understanding to a world that sorely needs it.

  • @noraroseexclusive

    @noraroseexclusive

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, how are you doing today and how’s the weather out there?

  • @itskeagan3004
    @itskeagan30042 жыл бұрын

    Love how your work is so broad, Peter! Thanks for sharing this rancher’s life with us!

  • @carlosdeleon7475
    @carlosdeleon7475 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not half way through this video and I love it. I've done a lot of roughnecking in west Texas. My great great grandfather passed away on a ranch in West Texas and was buried on that ranch. I'm so proud of my Texas heritage. It breaks my heart to see the beautiful places I looked up on as a child starting to disappear to development. God bless Texas.

  • @MichaelsExplorations
    @MichaelsExplorations2 жыл бұрын

    Jasper was so cute ☺️❤️ They make such a cute couple loved this so much I love horses 🐴 Thanks for sharing 🤠 So beautiful out there Rip to there son thankful for his service 🙏🏻🇺🇸

  • @noraroseexclusive

    @noraroseexclusive

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, how are you doing today and how’s the weather out there?

  • @janmoore6340
    @janmoore63402 жыл бұрын

    Being a 65 yr old Texas gal that was raised on cattle ranching in 60's and 70's. Dad was working cattle on horseback when he suffered final heart attack over 20 yrs. ago. Just the way he would have wanted. Born in the 30's....raised on horses. Said you knew you were good when you can mount up with a watermelon under each arm...lol....no saddle...just reins. We raised black Angus with white face Herefords. Had few horses but did some work on foot (close to corral). Can still taste that dust. Mom worked at home...and I do mean "worked". Nobody ever touched the taste of her "Angel bisquits" or fried chicken. Sewed my wedding dress in "75" as well as my 2 bridesmaids dresses. Took a cake decorating class and I still brag with pictures. At 86 .....she remembers it all. Small country church wedding...complete with folks I'd known most of my 18 yrs. of life. A lifestyle I'm proud to acknowledge. Glad to see it's still going.

  • @gmar4454

    @gmar4454

    2 жыл бұрын

    But are you sacrificing to give your children the same opportunities?

  • @janmoore6340

    @janmoore6340

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gmar4454 Hey Mr Judgmental!! You don't know me! You know nothing about me or my life! How's about you shut up!!!

  • @janmoore6340

    @janmoore6340

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't know why I'm even bothering to answer your ignorant ass......

  • @joshbanker8743

    @joshbanker8743

    Жыл бұрын

    What part?

  • @janmoore6340

    @janmoore6340

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joshbanker8743 North of Ft Worth

  • @doloresparra4604
    @doloresparra4604 Жыл бұрын

    So sorry for the loss of your dear son, thank you for the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Good people fill my heart.

  • @ice2002
    @ice2002 Жыл бұрын

    I am from NYC & since I moved to this hell hole I always hated it, the skies are grey, the stars are to never be seen, the air is impure, the people are rude, lack values and morals amongst many other things! I have always felt out of place like I belong somewhere else where the skies are as blue as the ocean and where I could see the horizon from every corner where my eyes can take me! Hopefully one day I will move in a quiet place & embrace the way to connecting back with nature ☺️

  • @viktoria6996

    @viktoria6996

    Жыл бұрын

    “Hell hole” I’m sorry made me laugh 😂I went to nyc last year I know what you mean.

  • @JeffSh00ts

    @JeffSh00ts

    Жыл бұрын

    But you have chipotle and starbeez ☕️

  • @Peopleofthesun386

    @Peopleofthesun386

    Жыл бұрын

    I grew up in Soho. Loved it. I still have a loft downtown. I love NY

  • @reneeb.2702

    @reneeb.2702

    2 ай бұрын

    Don’t wait

  • @cybrpypr
    @cybrpypr2 жыл бұрын

    I've been to Alpine, TX many times and I believe that the stars on a moonless night have never been seen as clear or as bright at night as in Alpine, TX.

  • @tonycash5307
    @tonycash53072 жыл бұрын

    This was a really good episode. Keep up the great work.

  • @Wildirishmanbiker
    @Wildirishmanbiker Жыл бұрын

    Chris hit the nail on the head, quality people with a positive impact to their environment and those they come in contact with. Love this guy's unbiased approach and great personality. Keep on keepin on. Can relate to these people and living on the border in ranch country

  • @lonnygehring3043
    @lonnygehring3043 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent. I love to sit down with those two and spend an afternoon in the shade listening to them! Great, down-to-earth people!

  • @devodootie
    @devodootie2 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back in Texas, on a ranch this time. Love how you capture windows into other ways of life! Looking forward to your next post!

  • @rrch129
    @rrch1292 жыл бұрын

    @peter santenello we farm in central kentucky. Hay, corn, soybeans, wheat, background steers, have momma cows and sell finished beef. This is awesome that you’re interviewing these people. More of America needs to see what goes into producing their food. Above 90% of American ag is still a family business!

  • @cantstopwontstop976
    @cantstopwontstop97610 ай бұрын

    Veterans and Farmers deserve all the thanks we can give

  • @jakeleo4518
    @jakeleo45189 ай бұрын

    lmao this was so goofy 6:44 horse just slowly puts its head into the convo like "here im here too"

  • @maryrivers1502
    @maryrivers1502 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Love this episode. Ranchers and farmers are so important to us, but we know so little about their lives and what they do. I can't wait to see the next episode.

  • @fookgoogle9269
    @fookgoogle92692 жыл бұрын

    I’m a homesteader and I love this video god bless them and the farmers !!! I’m a small guy in a big pond

  • @jakeleo4518
    @jakeleo45189 ай бұрын

    omg they are so wholesome together 40:52 gosh she reminds me of my own grandma. may she rest in peace

  • @verlindaallen3335
    @verlindaallen3335 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. I know he's resting in peace but I know you miss him. 🇺🇸 may God continue to bless you and give you peace.

  • @JayKayKay7

    @JayKayKay7

    Жыл бұрын

    I think he lost his leg not his life. I think.

  • @danielpin7472
    @danielpin74722 жыл бұрын

    favorite youtuber. every sunday I am thinking how Peter will surprise us!

  • @JMAGvids
    @JMAGvids2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing but blessings to these wonderful people. People like them, and military personnel, are the true heroes amongst all of humanity on Earth.

  • @justamom4902
    @justamom4902 Жыл бұрын

    I will always be pro farmers. I have great memories from when my dad was a ranch hand on a dairy farm. Love the ranch life!!!

  • @chibs3666
    @chibs3666 Жыл бұрын

    The woman sounds like she's about to burst out crying at any second...

  • @PeterSantenello

    @PeterSantenello

    Жыл бұрын

    She's sick right now and almost couldn't do the video.

  • @chibs3666

    @chibs3666

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PeterSantenello Thanks for the explanation!

  • @dj1698
    @dj16982 жыл бұрын

    God Bless Chris & Dawn. I hope the farm can stay in the family for another 100 years.

  • @druna4721
    @druna4721 Жыл бұрын

    Really great to see the love they have for their ranch. They seem like great people.

  • @alixander9401
    @alixander940110 ай бұрын

    I know that man is proud to have that women by his side. You can tell she’s smart and knows her stuff

  • @lc5346
    @lc53468 ай бұрын

    Great Video Peter! Seemed like wonderful people. Loving your videos

  • @fellok7105
    @fellok71052 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, awesome episode Peter! Shed more light on these rancher's and farmer's they are the back bone of everything we know. We are losing people like this all through out Texas.

  • @CW-jq9dj
    @CW-jq9dj2 жыл бұрын

    Each episode just gets better and better. Thank you for all you do 👏🏻

  • @lisapebley6039
    @lisapebley6039 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this channel!!! From hanging out in Jewish country in New York,to hanging out in west Texas, with the Cowboy !! Peter you’re a fascinating young man with an old soul!!! Blessings from Oklahoma 🙏🏻💜🙏🏻

  • @wildershoney2439
    @wildershoney2439Ай бұрын

    My husband is a cattle hauler and gets to talk to folks like this often. It's an education and humorous. They're a different breed. 😊

  • @LoriL010
    @LoriL0102 жыл бұрын

    We're being forced to sell our 4th generation family farm in North Central Texas due to new housing developments surrounding us. What used to be rich, fertile land is now covered in concrete and houses. Still cry almost every day because of this :( I just want people to stop moving here.

  • @jade_blazkowicz

    @jade_blazkowicz

    10 ай бұрын

    damn im sorry to hear that :( that must be hard for you , how you doing now?

  • @S.park.y
    @S.park.y2 жыл бұрын

    Main TV style docu-series. Love your work! I appreciate how open minded and non-judgmental you are

  • @lovelearning7467
    @lovelearning74679 ай бұрын

    I’ve always wanted to see West Texas. America is so varied! Our government and people should remember that and learn how laws, opinions and attitudes impact every area and people.

  • @kitfisto15678
    @kitfisto15678 Жыл бұрын

    You’re my favorite youtuber and I click on your videos right away. Love your perspective and openness. Hope you keep making these USA videos for years and years to come! I’ll watch every single one!

  • @lisaholcomb7560
    @lisaholcomb75602 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Best to Chris and Dawn. They are just wonderful people. Can’t wait for the next one.

  • @ChicagosSinfulSwede
    @ChicagosSinfulSwede2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, Peter! Very much looking forward to part 2. I moved up into Wisconsin for a few years for solitude and to relax my brain, and it did me well. I worked on a dairy farm for awhile and lived on their land in a little house just like the one in the video. This is hard work but one that makes you feel a sense of pride. Agriculture is the backbone of every Nation..without farming/ranching there would be nothing. I say this about truckers too, they keep America moving. Every day they'd pull into the farm and pump all the milk into their trailers and haul it away. The guy I worked for sold his milk to Land O' Lakes for 25cents per liquid pound. Its a helluva job and is literally backbreaking and very tiresome, you work from 3:30am til about 11am and take a small break and then right back at it at 2/3pm for the second milking and work til 8pm. This is 7 days per week, 365 days per year with no days off(for the owner). Its a way of life that spans over generations. Also, I can attest to the rotten Government that buts in your business and forces you to comply with their assanine regulations and to spray certain chemicals on YOUR land and on YOUR crops, etc.. its downright despicable how much the Government puts their sticky fingers into your family's business and in your pocket.

  • @JoshuaRowland-ho2kt
    @JoshuaRowland-ho2kt10 күн бұрын

    I grew up in West Texas. I love that you made this video. All your videos are great!

  • @SurpriseMechanics
    @SurpriseMechanics Жыл бұрын

    12:20 The word brand comes from ranching. My mind is blown. No joke.

  • @Broke_operator
    @Broke_operator2 жыл бұрын

    Peter you ruined it 😂 I can’t wait for part 2! Your stories are wonderful. Covering all races, religions, lifestyles good or bad. How could anyone not want you to do a story on them! Thank you. You need a Patreon for early access

  • @DarekLosu
    @DarekLosu2 жыл бұрын

    This whole channel is pure gold, thank you!

  • @jerrybaldwin7543
    @jerrybaldwin7543 Жыл бұрын

    HELL YEAH BROTHER love this old cowboy down to earth people

  • @samuelharrison7629
    @samuelharrison7629 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful episode Peter. What a great family these people are. Salt of the earth. Looking forward to Part 2.

  • @InkfightStudios
    @InkfightStudios2 жыл бұрын

    Chris and Dawn are awesome! They remind me of my grandparents and I love that they're going strong with the rancher lifestyle. God bless both of them and you Peter! ❤ Edit: THEYRE SO CUTE W THE HOMEMADE COOKIES 🥺

  • @leeyoung1367
    @leeyoung13672 жыл бұрын

    Great work, it’s people like that who made Americans great !

  • @karringtonswadley19
    @karringtonswadley19 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for show casing this special subculture of America. My grandfather raised cattle his whole life. Though he has passed on now, this video made me feel close to him again. Farming/ranching is a beautiful and important way of life. Grateful for your stellar work in highlighting the variety of both the urban and rural communities present in the USA.

  • @arthur8struxness765
    @arthur8struxness7654 ай бұрын

    Fantastic story of great people and generational ranching,❤

  • @meganyoung7641
    @meganyoung7641 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of your best ones yet, really enjoyed the first episode. I would love to see a series on an old school traveling circus ... this has really piqued my interest for such a long time and after seeing one recently and reading up on their story the fascination grew they travel all over the world yet here they were in my small town in Scotland. I think it would be a great subject for you Peter! Thanks again :)