| Jacal - A small hut or shack, usually adobe. Often misspelled "jackel." | |
| Jack - A male donkey | |
| Jamestown Weed - See Jimsonweed. | |
| Jasper - A man, especially a hick; someone who is awkward or not very intelligent. | |
| Javelina - A wild pig of Mexico and the Southwest U.S.; usually gray with an indistinct white collar. | 
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| Jayhawkers - Kansas abolitionists. | |
| Jehu - A stagecoach driver. The name is derived from the often reckless behavior of the drivers combined with the Bible verse in Second Kings 9:20 "And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously." | 
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| Jenny - A female donkey | |
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Jerk line - 1. A single line or rope used to control a large team of draft animals. When the driver wishes the leaders to go to the right he gives a strong, steady pull; when he wishes the team to go to the left he jerks the line -- the latter operation giving this line its name. Also called a jerk rein.
2. A rope used by a calf roper to cue his horse to back up, pulling the calf toward the dismounted cowboy. |
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| Jerky - Strips of dried meat, usually beef or venison, that can be stored for long periods. | 
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| Jimmyweed - See Jimsonweed. | |
| Jimsonweed - A very poisonous range weed having foul-smelling foliage, large trumpet-shaped flowers, and prickly fruits. Scientific name: Datura stramonium. Also called Jimmyweed, Gypsum Weed, Stink Weed, Loco Weed, Jamestown Weed, Thorn Apple, Devil's Trumpet, Devil's Snare, and more. | 
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| Jingle bob - A piece of metal dangling next to a spur rowel which makes a ringing sound when moved. Jingle bobs are designed to keep livestock from being spooked by the unexpected appearance of a cowhand, especially in the dark of night. | 
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| Jockey - See Fender. | |
| Jog - A slow Walk with a slight break in rhythm. | |
| John - A male mule. He may also be called a horse mule. | |
| John B. - A Stetson hat. | |
| John Henry - A person's signature. Said to be a corruption of "John Hancock," which is also used to signify a signature. | |
| Johnny Cake - (also: journey cake) Corn bread baked on a griddle. | |
| Jolt Buggy - See Buckboard. | |
| Jolt Wagon - See Buckboard. | |
| Judas Steer - A steer which is used to lead a herd on a drive or into a slaughter pen. It is named for the disciple whose betrayal led to Jesus' crucifixion. The term "Judas" may also be applied to a goat, mare, cow, etc., used in a similar fashion, as well as a human who betrays a friend. See also "Madrina" | |
| Juvenile - A two year old horse. | |
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