I wonder how many people from Texas cannot ride a horse?

[Alpo]

I was just thinking about Roy Rogers.

 

When they decided to make Roy Rogers the King of the Cowboys and Dale Evans the Queen of the West, they figured it would not be a problem because Dale was from Texas. Of course she knew how to ride a horse.

 

Uhhh, no. Texas yes, but a city girl.

 

But I understand their reasoning. It just seems that somebody from Texas should be at home on a horse. No reason, but it just SEEMS that it should be.

[Rye Miles #13621]

1 minute ago, Alpo said:

I was just thinking about Roy Rogers.

 

When they decided to make Roy Rogers the King of the Cowboys and Dale Evans the Queen of the West, they figured it would not be a problem because Dale was from Texas. Of course she knew how to ride a horse.

 

Uhhh, no. Texas yes, but a city girl.

 

But I understand their reasoning. It just seems that somebody from Texas should be at home on a horse. No reason, but it just SEEMS that it should be.

Roy was from Cincinnati!

[Alpo]

And exactly what does that have to do with the price of duck eggs in China?

[Tyrel Cody]

There are around 750,000 horses in Texas. 
 

So even if every horse was shared with 5 people you’re only getting 3.7 million riders in the state. Meaning less than 12% of the population could ride. 
 

yes, that’s a wild guess, but I’d bet less than 10% are riders.

 

 

Edited December 6, 2025 by Tyrel Cody

[Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L]

I’m a Texan and have only been on a horse once as a kid and I’m now 70.

[Texas Lizard]

Some of them Texans are to healthy for a horse...

 

Texas Lizard

[Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L]

Every Texan has a horse and a 3000 acre ranch. 

 

We pride ourselves on our riding, roping, and telling tall tales.

 

cr

[Rye Miles #13621]

2 hours ago, Alpo said:

And exactly what does that have to do with the price of duck eggs in China?

Well Roy is not from Texas and he was the King of the West just sayin’……..Excuse me for bothering you 🙄

Edited December 6, 2025 by Rye Miles #13621

[Horace Patootie, SASS #35798]

When I was young, I bought a horse from a friend of mine. Not a full size one but a POA gelding; bigger than a shetland though. We lived in a regular subdivision but on the edge of it was some vacant land and some farm land. A land owner let me corral my pony there while I had him.  My older brother had a paper route; The Fort Worth Press, no longer in business. I took the route from him when he decided to give it up. Sometimes, I would throw papers from my pony.  Other than that, I've only ridden a horse a few times.

Horace

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

Lots

 

[Tex Jones, SASS 2263]

Used to ride bareback when I was a kid.  Haven't been on a horse in many years.

[watab kid]

a lot now they been gettin a lot of imports from califonia these days 

[Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme]

I wonder how many people from FL can't swim?

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

11 minutes ago, Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme said:

I wonder how many people from FL can't swim?

I wonder how many people in Florida can't drive.

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

 

Darn few folks in Texas can ride a horse.  Same same for folks in Florida who can't swim.  The "King of the Cowboys" - - Wasn't and the Queen of The West wasn't either.  so there we have the quandary.  What, if anything, does any of this thread mean??  Does anyone really care??  Who's playing football today and being televised.  A much bigger issue!!

[Alpo]

3 hours ago, Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme said:

I wonder how many people from FL can't swim?

My father couldn't, but he was from Georgia. Mama couldn't, so she learned how. And she was from Nebraska.

 

I can, but I don't. Have not been swimming in decades. As a child I enjoyed it but once I grew up - there were better things to do.

[Alpo]

And actually, I believe a more comparable question would be

 

How many people in Florida grow oranges?

 

Or maybe

 

How many people in California work in the movies, or how many people in Maine fish for lobster?

 

Or how many people in Nevada gamble?

 

Sort of the first thing you think of when you think of that state.

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

 

Then there is always "The State of Confusion."  How many in that state are really confused 🤪

 

Ooops.  I till have to look up who's playing football today.

 

Bye

[Rye Miles #13621]

14 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said:

 

Then there is always "The State of Confusion."  How many in that state are really confused 🤪

 

Ooops.  I till have to look up who's playing football today.

 

Bye

Browns vs Titans at 1:00, well I won’t be watching but I’ll check the score occasionally 😂😔

[Texas Maverick]

I am a Texan and have ridden horses for over 50 years. I would say with all the imports we are getting from CA and NY there are a lot of people in Texas that don't even know what a horse is. 😞  

 

It is sad

 

TM

[Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme]

3 hours ago, Alpo said:

And actually, I believe a more comparable question would be

 

How many people in Florida grow oranges?

 

Or maybe

 

How many people in California work in the movies, or how many people in Maine fish for lobster?

 

Or how many people in Nevada gamble?

 

Sort of the first thing you think of when you think of that state.

All equitable comparisons.........no doubt.

 

[watab kid]

well for what its worth , ive ridden horses even tho im not a big fan , and i can swim - well ,