Australia's cowboys quit helicopters for horses 

So true what the old boy said "there are no horse wispers", just people who are good with horses.

I live in the dessert near Las Vegas. Over the years i have watched the destruction of the dessert by the multiple off road vehicles. I think the switch to motor vehicles for cattle guarding and round up causes more permanent damage to the grazing than the cattle themselves. Besides the damage to the terrain the damage, it would seem that the "cowboys" could be injured by motor accidents and easily trampled by the cows if they felt threatened and turn on the bikes.

I just want to cover my eyes when I see cattle horses any animals chased by a helicopter. They're being run in to the ground. I really hate the sound smell of the bikes quads too. I totally agree; using horses is far better for the cattle. And more peaceful and serene for humans. Cheers

I’ve only just seen this now , it looks like old news. Hats off to Phil for helping new rings. City people and TV stations always seem to screw things up. Horses never went out of fashion completely and choppers can be used quite well horse if done right. As for horseman being a dyeing breed, well that couldn’t be further from the truth. There’s more good horseman in Australia than there has ever been. People ride horse now because they want to not under sufference which has led to more learn , instruction and opportunity. If you can’t handle a horse you won’t handle cattle either, it’s the same mindset. That’s why it’s called Stockmanship

Veternary Dr. Temple Grandis pioneered humane treatment of livestock that makes profits...

Yes, bring back our way of mustering - on horse back .... scaring these animals with 4WD's and helicopters .....Good for you Perce ......

This is way off the mark, I worked on some of the biggest cattle stations in Australia in the 1990's in Western Queensland, the territory (NT) and the Kimberley (WA). We were in the saddle all day everyday. In the territory they would flush the cattle out of the hills and remote areas with choppers and bull catchers (modified Toyota landcruisers) were used to catch scrub-bulls but cattle don't like motorbikes. We had to shoe our own horses and school colts. However, on sheep stations bikes are nearly always used - sheep are used to bikes.

Its okay to get on yer 4x4 to go close a gate, but when it comes to working/moving cattle a horse is the best way for the welfare of the cattle...

Makes me wish I were 30 years younger! I think I'd like Australia!!

the douglas lake ranch in British Columbia Canada has 20,000 head of cattle. all work involving cattle is done on horse back. 18 cowboy's manage to do it all.

I totally agree with what these horse station hands are saying, I am looking on coming over to oz for a year or two and hoping to come and work as a station hand that use horses then machines

we are going threw the same thing in america the atv has changed everything from farming and ranching to hunting and fishing. It is a shame that the horse is fading into the back ground due to high cost to keep them and harassment from animal rights activists that think riding and using horses is animal abuse.

Keep this breed of leatherneck Aussue alive .. you’ll need them if push ever comes to shove with red China. Good to see the spirit alive down there 👍🏽

Bikes n horses have their place.

bring back Kidmans boys........

An old ringer stockman told me when I was a kid that helicopters leave calves behind and make them wild and tough. I reckon horses and diesel quad bikes which both go slow is the best way.

I have horses but generally work cattle on foot. Thought it was a hoot to compare John Wayne and Clint Eastwood to this business.

Is this about Victoria Downs who owns that station at the moment

Aque agente só a cavalo mesmo

It is too bad that the art of evolving one mind between horse and human is dying out in Australia.

Yes but can the bike think

That's why I always said there is no such thing as a cowboy in the Aussie cattle business.

Should’ve never left the horse to begin with.

God made the horse to help man. I say use horses and forget that motorcycle. I only use horses and dogs.

strange,,,i have seen 2020 videos,,,,not using horses that much,,,

I like! :D bit of dogie horsemanship in my opinion though, not saying I'm a pro' though :P and LOL about the "when do i get my guns" bit xP xP xP xP

wow. msm has changed so much.

yes everything original has gone .... due to greed and money ....

Are koi Hindi me to likho Bhai Kutch smz nahi aa rhahai

Don't you think it's funny that both U.S.A. & Australian r getting rid of there Wild Horse's. I think it is.

I rode a horse once. ,...I'll stick with my chopper :-)