Driving through remote areas, we may have come across an unusual sight, an old pair of boots hanging from a fence post.
This countryside tradition has long puzzled many people, leaving them wondering about its significance. However, there are several meaningful reasons why comboys and farmers choose to display them in this manner.
They hang boots as a symbol of hard work
For ranchers, they are more than just footwear. They are tools that protect their feet during long days of labor. When a rancher hangs footwear on a fence post, it symbolizes the hard work they have done.
They show signs of wear and tear that reflect the experiences of the person who wore them. By hanging their boots on a fence post, farmers express their individuality.
This action allows farmers to leave a personal mark on their land, showcasing their identity and pride in their work.
Farmers honor the past by hanging boots on fence
Hanging boots on a fence post is also a way to honor the past. Many ranchers hang the boots of loved ones who have passed away. It is a tribute to their memory and the contributions they made to the ranch.
Defending the wooden fences
This sign can also serve a practical purpose, helping to protect the wooden fences from weathering and deterioration.
The boots can be used to cover and reinforce the tops of fence posts, shielding them from the elements and prolonging the lifespan of the fencing.
Furthermore, in areas with sparse landmarks, they could provide a useful point of reference for directions and navigation.
Angelina Jolie through the years: The star’s life in photos
Angelina Jolie has lived her whole life in front of the spotlight. She was born to father, Jon Voight, and mother, Marcheline Bertrand in 1975. Now, on her 46th birthday, see her evolution through the years in the limelight.
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Jolie clings tight to father, Jon Voight, in 1980.
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Angelina Jolie, Jamie Haven and Jon Voight attend the Academy Awards in 1986.
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Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, and Jamie Haven at the 60th Academy Awards.
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Jolie starts life in front of the camera while modeling a bikini in 1991.
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Jolie attends the premiere of “Wallace” in 1997.
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Jolie at the premiere of “Gia” in 1998.
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Jolie goes blonde for the SAG Awards in 1999.
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Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton get close at the “Gone in 60 Seconds” premiere. The two were married from 2000 to 2003.
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Jolie smolders in a beige dress at the “Taking Lives” premiere in 2004.
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Jolie out with baby Maddox in 2003.
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Jolie arrives to the Venice Film Festival in 2004.
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Jolie beams next to Brad Pitt at the premiere of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” in 20o5. The two began their relationship while filming the movie while Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston.
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Jolie films “Life or Something Like It” with a platinum blond wig.
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Pitt and Jolie attend the premiere of “God Grew Tired Of Us” in 2007.
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Jolie steps out with Maddox and Shiloh in 2007.
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Angelina Jolie steps onto the red carpet while pregnant in 2008.
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Pitt and Jolie attend the SAG Awards in 2009.
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Jolie out with her children in 2011.
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Jolie showing off some leg at the Academy Awards in 2012.
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Pitt and Jolie attend the “Maleficent” premiere in 2014. The two filed for divorce in 2016.
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Pax Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend the Netflix Golden Globes in 2018.
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Angelina Jolie attends the “Maleficent” premiere with her kids, Vivienne, Zahara, Shiloh and Knox in 2019.
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Jolie beams with her daughter, Vivenne, in 2020. While Jolie hasn’t acted in a movie since 2019’s Maleficent, she has stayed in the spotlight as her custody battle with ex, Brad Pitt, rages on.
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