Time-lapse short of western life in (eastern) Montana.

I've met numerous people over the years that believed cowboys only exist in movies. Well, if you spend all your time in urban areas that is easy to conclude. In many areas of the world, cowboys, Gauchos, etc. remain a part of their society's identity even if many think they no longer exist.

Throughout the world, many cultures share a common identify & lifestyle associated with forms of pastoralism--the (often sustainable) conversion of grass into protein and clothing. This is a magical process where livestock manage to transform unpalatable grasses into protein that provide food & fiber helping to sustain our growing societies.

Right in the heart of winter in eastern Montana, we have this fun outdoor event where we stop traffic for a day and turn our historic main street into a showcase of western life and livestock. Livestock producers come to town to show off their yearling bulls. We got lucky this year & temps tipped up to 40F but every year is different. This video short shows the goings on at a fast pace.