6. Every hand earns a shot

On a ranch, no one starts as the boss. Every rider begins at the edge — mucking stalls, fixing wire, riding drag through dust. Respect ain’t handed out; it’s earned one job at a time.

A hand proves himself by showing up early, working steady, and learning fast. The best riders weren’t born to it — they were given a chance, and they made it count. Opportunity’s the open gate, but stepping through is on the rider.

This way, a crew builds stronger. Every man and woman who puts in the work finds their place. Not because it was promised, but because it was earned. A ranch can’t run without fresh hands learning and old hands remembering where they started.

That’s why every hand deserves a shot. Because potential without a chance dies in the corral — but given a fair start, grit and skill can carry anyone far.