In order to rope a horse and not spook it, the cowboy uses a large loop and drags it behind him, typically on his left side if he is right handed, as he moves into position.  He whips out the loop and immediately throws it on the horse.  He knows twirling a rope around his head like he might do to rope a cow will run a horse through a fence.  This method is called a Hoolihan. 

Ever known of a cowboy that when you think of him, you think, "He's a good ole boy?"  This bronze captures that thought.

The search for gold can take everything you have.  For some, their search left them no more than they could carry as they searched for their fortune.

This is the one of the smallest bronzes Bill produced, but has been extremely popular.  It fits easily on any desk and can make a great paper weight.  Burros were used extensively for pack animals because of their sure-footedness and abililty to carry large loads.  They were known as mountain canarys, probably because of their noisy call.  Chico was a typical name for a boy.

A good story teller needs a listener.  Many times the listener may be rather reserved and isn't a story teller himself, but he really enjoys hearing a good story.

This small, but very detailed bronze, was done to provide an affordable piece that fits very nicely on a desk or shelf.  Sunfisher refers to the twisting style of bucking the horse does.

The old Indian chief sits and remembers well the glory days of old.

It's lunch time for this little cowboy!

Quanah Parker (ca. 1845 or 1852 – February 23, 1911) was a Comanche chief, a leader in the Native American Church, and the last leader of the powerful Quahadi band before they surrendered their battle of the Great Plains and went to a reservation in Indian Territory. He was the son of Comanche chief Peta Nocona and Cynthia Ann Parker, a European American, who had been captured at the age of nine and adopted into the tribe. Quanah Parker also led his people on the reservation, where he became a wealthy rancher and influential in Comanche and European American society. With five wives and 25 children, Quanah had numerous descendants. Many people in Texas and Oklahoma claim him as an ancestor.  (Wikipedia)  The north Texas town of Quanah is named after him.

This makes a nice stand-alone piece, but is also designed to go with the Steer Head to be hung on a wall or used as book ends.  The Buffalo is 2" x 3" on a 2 3/4 x 4" base.

These two bronzes are available as stand-alone pieces or mounted side by side in this configuration to be used as a wall hanging.  The base measures approximately 12" x 6".

This makes a nice stand-alone piece, but is also designed to go with the Buffalo Head to be hung on a wall or used as book ends.  The Steer is 3 1/2 x 7" (horn-to-horn tips) on a 3 1/2 x 4" base.

Jack rabbits are common all across of the west and are known for their long speedy legs and big ears.  Time for this new family to have supper!

This little bronze shows a young burro having a great time showing off!

You can see him with his mom in our medium size bronze area.

At least for the time being, the old cowboy has taken off his long pants, long sleeved shirt and boots and traded them for shorts, a short sleeved shirt, golf shoes and a golf club.  You better believe this indicates "Changing Times!!" (But he won't give up his hat, he couldn't play in his boots)

The modern day version of the old Story Teller, these Cowboy Poets have their own story telling conventions around the west.

The wiley coyote is difficult to trap.  He carefully uncovers the trap much to the frustration of the trapper!

Original series sold out.  One is available on the secondary market.

Wisdom will tell you when it is time to "Fight No More" and smoke a peace pipe.

A Hackamore is the headpiece on a horse.  It is used instead of and normally before they are trained to use a bit.

This makes a very nice wall hanging.

Hoka Hey, the rallying cry of the Sioux Indians.  This young Sioux mother found the cradle board a convenient way to carry her new child.

The Pronghorn antelope, along with the buffalo, were main stays and the top in the animal world of the Great Plains.  The antelope have managed to not only survive in the wild, but have thrived down through the years.  A "Little Buck" a symbol of a new generation.

This somewhat comical bronze is a must for any entrepreneur.  Featuring a very smug looking "duck-type" bird, sitting on an egg that is obviously way too large for him to hatch, at least to the outsider.  He must know something we don't!!!

Commonly known as a roadrunner, they are found throughout the Southwest and are a symbol of this area.  They are very resourceful, eating insects, small rodents, snakes and lizzards.

"Hey, Mom, look what I found!!"

The mighty Rocky Mountain Sheep family.  These animals live in some of the most rugged terrain in North America.  Their almost suction-like hooves allow them to run up and down rocks it would take ropes and a lot of gear for a human to climb.

The wild Tom Turkey is a beautiful bird.  As he knows, he is very impressive when he spreads his feathers and struts to attract the girls and run off other possible suitors.

Our National Bird, the Bald Eagle, begins their life almost entirely white.  With his parents having a body up to 3 1/2 feet long and a wing span of up to 8 feet, you can see why this little young guy can only think, "Some Day."

The Roadrunner is at home in this environment of cactus and an old steer head as he stalks his prey, a rattlesnake.

This little baby has no idea what life holds for him as the next Chief.

Look closely at this bronze and you'll see that this guy must have stopped by the General Store on his way to the Dude Ranch.  Very little is right.  It is hard to see from this angle, but he even got his spurs on upside down!!