Two hours outside of Boise, Idaho, is a sign that reads, “Welcome to Stallions and Studs.” In the four stories corralled together in this collection, read about the cowboys who work the ranch and the men who come there to live out their cowboy fantasies. Riding, herding cattle, rodeoing along with moonlit trail rides, snuggling by a camp fire, and rolling around in the hay are just some of the activities available to the guests seeking to lasso themselves some cowboy fun. And for a few, if they’re lucky, a whole lot more. Contains the stories: Shoulda Been a Cowboy: Charlie Bradley, enthralled with cowboys, chooses a dude ranch for his summer vacation. There he meets Wade Connors who, in addition to being his riding instructor, romances Charlie as his playmate of the week. What happens when Charlie’s week ends and he has to return home? Back in the Saddle Again: Mack MacIntyre has left his life as a cowboy behind. For 35 years he’s been a devoted husband, father, and businessman far from his roots in the west. One day that old life, in the form of Seth Buchanan, comes knocking on his door. Seth has a dream. Does Mack have the courage to share in it? Rodeo Cowboy: Lex Cunningham and Trent Boxwood ride rodeo together. Lex hopes Trent’s friendship can be turned to something more, but when he acts on signs that Trent is interested, Trent rebuffs him. Why? Will Trent overcome what stands between them? Reining In Rio: The single life is just fine for Rio Cody. His motto is monogamy is monotony. However, at a local horse show he meets someone who may turn that notion inside out. But Mark Wembly is not at all Rio’s type and is a pain in the butt to boot. Will Rio continue to ride alone, or will Mark rein him in?

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&ldquo;Reinin&rsquo; is a series of patterns where you lope circles at different speeds, change directions on a dime, and do slidin&rsquo; stops, spins, and such,&rdquo; Rio said. &ldquo;Takes a lot of skill for both the rider and the horse. Ain&rsquo;t no Sunday ride in the park!&rdquo;


Trent added his two cents. &ldquo;I heard them Quarter Horse folks is real snooty. Like their shit don&rsquo;t stink. Think their way a ridin&rsquo; is gospel. They ain&rsquo;t very social with outsiders.&rdquo;


&ldquo;Hold on there, boys,&rdquo; Mack said. &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t go judgin&rsquo; what ya don&rsquo;t know for certain. I&rsquo;m sure folks outside the rodeo circuit think we&rsquo;re a bit stuck on ourselves as well.&rdquo;


Most of the staff of Stallions and Studs rode rodeo during the off season. In fact Lex and Trent were fresh off the circuit.


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