A cowboy is an animal herder who tends cattle on ranches in North America, traditionally on horseback, and often performs a multitude of other ranch-related tasks.

Cowboy, in the western United States, a horseman skilled at handling cattle, an indispensable laborer in the cattle industry of the trans-Mississippi west, and a romantic figure in American …

May 3, 2022 · From Montana to Florida, real cowboys still play an important role in American society. Here are 15 regions where cowboy culture is alive and well.

Apr 26, 2010 · Though they originated in Mexico, American cowboys created a style and reputation all their own. Throughout history, their iconic lifestyle has been glamorized in …

Aug 6, 2009 · Cowboys come in many different varieties. The working cowboy and the urban cowboy are worlds apart, with many other flavors in between. Historic photos and artwork …

Feb 24, 2023 · To this day, the cowboy continues to have a unique position in the collective imagination of Americans; cowboy garb, including hats, boots, and jargon, is ingrained in …

Come ride cyberspace with us as we explore the real life of the Cowboy. You can help keep that true western spirit alive. Tell a cowboy tale or poem, pass along a favorite Dutch oven recipe, …

From the Chisholm Trail to the Oregon Trail, the stagecoach drivers and freighters, to the the many cowboys that 'broke' the Old West.

Jun 7, 2025 · The image of the American cowboy has long been romanticized—riding into the sunset, living a life of freedom and adventure. Yet, the true story of cowboys in the late 1800s …

1 day ago · The images of the good guy, the rugged individual, the outlaw, the man connected to nature and its values, have ebbed and flowed. Versions rose up in the late ’70s and ’80s with …