Well, partner, when it comes to cowboys and their way of speaking, they often refer to horses as “critters.” Yep, that’s right, a good ol’ cowboy will call a horse a critter. But it’s not just limited to horses, other animals can also be called critters in cowboy lingo.
Now, let me tell ya about another term cowboys use when talkin’ ’bout horses. It’s called the croup. The croup refers to the rump of the horse, specifically the top of the hind quarters from the tail to the kidney area, also known as the loin. It’s kinda like the horse’s backside, if ya will.
You see, cowboys have their own unique way of talkin’ and they’ve come up with these terms to describe different parts of a horse. It’s a language all their own, passed down through generations of hardworking folks who spend their days ridin’ and workin’ with these magnificent animals.
Now, I’ve had my fair share of experiences on the ranch, ridin’ horses and workin’ alongside cowboys. I can tell ya, there’s nothin’ quite like the bond between a cowboy and his critter. They rely on each other day in and day out, whether it’s ropin’ cattle or ridin’ the open range.
So, to sum it all up, cowboys call horses critters, and when they’re talkin’ specifically ’bout the hindquarters, they refer to it as the croup. It’s just part of the cowboy way of life, a language that’s been passed down for generations.
Remember, this here answer is just my own personal take on the matter, based on my experiences and what I’ve learned from talkin’ with cowboys. Each cowboy may have their own way of speakin’ and describin’ horses, but I reckon critter and croup are pretty common terms you’ll hear ’round those cowboy campfires.