Firstly, I wouldn’t re-up because of how long it would take. The walk was 900 miles, which would take up to 11-12 weeks long. (Doc A) That’s a long time just for transporting cattle all the way from Southern Texas to Oklahoma.
Secondly, I wouldn’t re-up because of the lack of sleep. The cowboys would have awake for several days because cattle would be hard to control in harsh weather.