Vicky pays a visit to her uncle's ranch in the west, and tells the cowboys that she could not love a man who is not an athlete. Tom and Sid, two of the cowboys, thereupon practice physical culture. Tom, while practicing, throws a sheep hide over his shoulders. A party of picnickers see him, think he is a wild man, give chase and are joined by the cowboys. Vicky sees Tom running, notices his wonderful speed and decides he is the man for her.
—Moving Picture World synopsis