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No whiskey with the wagon. No drinking was allowed on the trail
drive.
Wake a man by speech, not touch. A man startled in his sleep
might come up with his gun in his hand.
When riding up to a ranch or homestead, a cowboy shouts out
"Hello the house" to make his presence known. He will stay on his
horse until invited to dismount.
When two men meet on the trail, speak, and pass on, neither looks
back. To look back means one rider does not trust the other rider.
Never wave to another rider on the trail. It might spook the
horse.
When a cowboy sees a stranger on the trail, he rides straight
toward him and greets him. Veering off the trail looks suspicious.
When approaching another rider from behind, give a shout.
A cowboy does not bother another man's horse.
A cowboy has courage.
A cowboy keeps his word.
A cowboy never talks down to anyone. If one man dismounts, the
other does too.
A cowboy is respectful to women.
A cowboy takes his place on the trail drive and ends the day in
the same place.
A cowboy offers friendship to strangers.
A cowboy does not complain.
A cowboy is loyal.
A cowboy will risk his life to save his partner.
A cowboy never ask another cowboy about his past.
A cowboy does not cut in front of another rider on the trail.
A cowboy unbuckles his gun belt and removes his spurs before
entering another's house.
A cowboy renders assistance whenever he is asked.
A cowboy settles his horse before he sits down to dinner.
A cowboy never talks rudely in front of a woman and always tips
his hat.
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