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Where did the moniker 'Florida Cracker' come from and what did it have to do with cows?
The whip rarely touched the cow; usually, it just gave the animal a little encouragement. Legend says the crack of the whip is the source of the nickname "cracker," although many old-time ...
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‘Something I always enjoyed’: Micanopy farmer reflects on Cracker horses and cattle
“It’s just something I always enjoyed, handling cattle and horses,” said Gillen, 75, of Micanopy and president of the Florida Cracker Cattle Association. “I’ve been riding them since I ...