We
are currently working on two documentaries, "Working
Ranches" and "The Cowgirl Mystique".
The evolution of
early American ranchers to the working ranches of the West
today is a dramatic and emotional journey through love, time
and toil.
The "Ranches"
project has turned into a labor of love for both Vickie and
myself.
The discoveries
we've made in researching and filming this project have been
life altering. We've discovered new friends with which
we've shared pranks, laughter, hard work and heartache.
This type of film
rarely produces the return required to cover expenses. However,
the life and experiences we've shared with the amazing people
chronicled in "Ranches" is something money can not
buy.
We honor them by
documenting their lives.
During the filming,
another story began to develop, that of the working Cowgirl.
Initially we thought
"Cowgirl" would fold nicely into "Ranches".
We soon realized that documenting the lives of these
incredible working women required our full attention and dedication.
"The Cowgirl
Mystique or "The Workin' Cowgirl" or whatever
it will eventually be titled, will stand as a testimonial
to the perseverance, stamina, ethics and mystery of the American
Cowgirl.
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