http://cinemaroll.com/cinemarolling/in-western-movies-stuntmen-rule/

   The audience should be made aware of this fact because stuntmen deserve some credit for all the things they do to keep the star from being injured. This stands out in western movies because the wild west cowboy skills are no longer easily obtained. It takes more dedication to skip playing with a computer to go out for a bareback ride around the ranch fields.