Annually a small group of people gather together to share stories, rope cattle and learn from one another. They strive to grow as horsemen and work towards the style of vanquero. The progression of a horse from the snaffle bit to the two rein to the spade, a sign of an acomplished horsemen and his equine partner.
While in the Branding pen a master horseman will be the lead instructor when roping calves to brand. He is the boss of the branding iron.