Curses, Ghost Riders, and Bad Luck: Cowboy Superstitions from the Trail

Cowboys were tough, but they weren’t about to mess with bad luck. From the curse of a hat on the bed to ghost riders spooking their horses, the men of the range had plenty of superstitions to keep them on their toes. 

Ever wonder why cowboys refused to whistle at night? Or why they never counted their cattle before a drive was done? 

In this episode of Way Out West, we round up the strangest, spookiest, and most deep-rooted cowboy superstitions—from eerie campfire legends to the kind of bad omens that could send a chill down a trail boss’s spine. So saddle up, and maybe keep your lucky horseshoe handy—we’re riding into the unknown.

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