European Tries to Become a Cowgirl (with Zero Experience)

If you're wondering how I felt about this whole experience as someone who is mostly plant-based, I talk about it in more detail in the Director's Commentary version of this video over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/evazubeck 🙃

I really love that you are open-minded, nonjudgmental and willing to try and grow. Your adventurous spirit is a very rare quality in today's world, and it gives me hope. Please keep it up, and the US is lucky to have you.

Eva, you have become a skilled videographer. Your storytelling meshes well with your photographic eye. "You have come far pilgrim"

Definitely one of your best episodes! Not just the hard work of the cattle, but the videography as well! As a montanan I have to say you've got the right stuff!

As a Texan in a state full of cowboys, your joy in this part of culture makes me feel loved.❤ Thanks for the encouragement this morning!

I believe that this is your best segment to date, Eva. Great story, well communicated both visually, via the spoken word, the written word, and through the very effective use of subtitles and music. Excellent; just excellent. This could easily become a one hour documentary (or a short series) for National Geographic, and would, in my opinion, win numerous awards. AWESOME.

The scenery. The landscape. The lifestyle. The romance. This all captured me.

Great video Eva! We had a blast having you at the Little Belt Cattle Co.

As a German who's lived in Montana for 30 years I really enjoy your channel. It reminds me of me....

A calling. You got that right. No one except the rancher knows the real trials. 16 hour days in the dumping rain, injured animal, scattered herd, hunger and darkness. Exaxtly like he said, there is no time to clock out, when the job is done is when your done. Interesting how people glorify things they know nothing about. Respect to the ranchers.

The American West is stunning. IMO the most beautiful place in the world. Cowboying is hard work and in its heyday it was a very hard life-low wages, risk of injury or death, exposed to all kinds of weather. Glad you had the experience.

This is the episode we've all been waiting for.

The most important thing you said and the most important thing in life is to "show up" snow, rain, no hard the job is you have show up and not leave until you have the job under control.

As a farmer in South Africa, you have interpreted their story beautifully. 😊❤ blessings 🙌🏿 🇿🇦

A video about a European trying her hand as a cowgirl is not where one anticipates finding a Navy SEAL. A hearty thanks to Greg for his service. While Greg's tours involved embedding others within his team, this one must be a first. Adding a few glimpses into his philosophy was a nice addition.

This was exquisite, so much more than any travel blog. A true mini-documentary. You’re wonderful. And your music is excellent — this from a 30-year music professional who has scored dozens of films, tv shows, and commercials. Keep going.

I can see you might have found some passion(s) in Montana. Great video and excellent spotlight on the ranchers who care about what they are doing.

A nice tribute to the American West. My grandfather was a cowboy, among other things. Back then, it wasn't so romantic. It was the work that was available.

Around 13:30, he talks about doing this when it's minus 20 and 50 mph wind. I grew up on a Nebraska farm, and I'VE DONE THAT! OMG, that is one of my most exhausting memories. And We Couldn't Use Horses. My dad and I had to walk in 3-foot snow with a hard crust that could ALMOST hold our weight. We'd rise up almost to the top, then break through and drop to the bottom with Every step. I genuinely wanted to give up. Yet my dad was carrying a newborn calf on his shoulders. I knew he had it so much worse than I. His dedication had a powerful impact on me. I later went into the military, and that physical training was easy compared to farm life. -- You didn't say enough about the value of those dogs. I watched them throughout the video and appreciated that they were better than any dogs we had, and we had some good ones. -- I totally agree with your final statement that it is a Calling.

I'm very proud of you Eva. Never doubt your abilities or yourself. I'm originally from Midland Odessa Texas and I have been around horses and yes being on a ranch and working on a ranch is a full time job year round. You have to become one with a horse like you have with your dog. Let a horse trust you by talking to the horse. Awesome video Eva.