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Learnin' the Ropes
© 2008, Chanda Snook
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Chanda Snook describes the photograph:
The older gentleman is Andy Ridley from St. Onge, South Dakota. He is one of the last original ranchers in Lawrence County who has not given in to development, one of the last old-time authentic cowboys.

The little boy is Jesse Thybo from Belle Fourche, South Dakota. He was six years old at the time of the picture. Little Jesse is a laugh-a-minute and the cutest little guy. He always wants to be a part of the action and loves to jump right in. He always wants to ride the calves before they let them up.

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