A Well-Earned Rest

Oregon's first "Vaqueros" (Spanish for "cowboy" and the source of the English term "Buckaroo") were expert horsemen who originally came from the mostly Spanish-speaking American southwest. However, as Oregon Trail range lands proved to be prime cattle-grazing areas, these soon-to-be Americanized "Cowboys" headed North. As a result of their talent and toughness, the territory's ranchers prospered and Oregon's cattle soon became the region's primary and most important product.
"A 'Well-Earned Rest',Probably says it best,As Vaqueros were often banged up, black and blue.While the happy ranchers exclaimed,(As they prospered and gained),'God Bless Thee! Thou brave Buckaroo!'"