Browning cowboy Dougie Hall rides with perseverance, character, and hope
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- The horse holds an important place in Blackfeet culture - and horses are front and center in the life of Browning bronc rider Dougie Hall, whose Blackfeet name translates to “Crazy After Horses.”
Whether he's riding horses or raising horses, Hall finds peace when he is with the animals.
"I've been around horses my whole life. Growing up when I was small, my dad and uncle had an Indian relay team and so I was a Indian relay brat growing up," said the 26-year old. "We traveled to every fair in Montana and I would live off of funnel cakes. My life was sugar and fast horses."
And Hall has turned spending time with horses into a labor of love. He started bronc riding in high school, qualified for the College National Finals at Montana-Western and has since become one of the most popular cowboys on the Montana circuit.
Hall is hard to miss. His distinctive braid whips around the arena as the horse bucks underneath him. And when the eight seconds are up, the cowboy has earned the nickname "Dancin" Dougie Hall.
After every successful ride, he lets out a war whoop and does his signature "Indian Dance" to the delight of crowds around Montana.
"Some people probably think I'm doing it to show off, but I'm just having fun. That's why I started doing it in the first place," Hall said. "Bronc riding didn't click with me at first so when I first figured out how to ride broncs, I'd jump off and I'd be so happy. I just couldn't stop my feet from moving."
His eyes lit up: "And you make people smile and laugh and that's a good medicine. Probably the best medicine there is.”
Blackfeet Indian Cowboys. Long list of greats from blackfoot country north and south. All native nations are great with natural talent. It's about time all natives get recognition and positive respect.
I always admired Doug's story how he honored his mothers wishes, when i lost my mother at a young age i turned to drinking to cope and wasn't healthy. always thought it would be nice to have him and another mentor tell their stories, about the struggles Indian kids face alone. As i kid i would go stay in badger creek with some adopted family, later on i found out my grandmothers father was blackfeet, growing up I always felt more comfortable around guys like Rick, Doug fitz, Clancey, Bo, JC, Robert wagz, Alan cole, ect...One thing i know is that blackfeet and Sioux are hard to beat in the bronc riding when it comes to indian rodeo.
What an awesome young man.. my condolences to you and your family. "Long Live Cowboy"
Be Blessed💓💓
Navajo Nation, Arizona
Dougie hall. Miss you bud. Looked up Browning mt on here and here you are. Takes me back man.
Enjoyed the video. The Universe will be with you.
Proud of u Dougy!
Thanks for not drinking. I don't drink either. It's the devil's brew and not only causes deadly car accidents but it causes deadly cirrhosis of the liver. It deeply offends the Holy Ghost who can't protect us when we're impaired with drugs and alcohol. You're an excellent man who's learned to turn to sports for a clean and awesome endorphin rush that completely chases away emotional pain and stress.
Beautiful Family. My respects to you.
Thank you, Dougie!!
Thx GOD Bless
That's my cousin.
Holla at me Doug.
I SERIOUSLY HOPE THAT THE DRUNK IDIOT THAT KILLED THE MOTHER OF THIS AMAZING COWBOY GOT WHAT HE DESERVED!!! I HOPE THEY SUSPENDED HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR A LONG TIME AND SENTENCED HIM TO SOME QUALITY TIME IN PRISON!!!