As the ever-practical cowboy adapted to the modern world, his equipment and techniques also adapted, though many classic traditions are preserved. The English word cowboy has an …

Oct 31, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Nov 8, 2016 · In the American West, a horseman skilled at handling cattle is called a cowboy. From ca.1820, cowboys were employed in small numbers on Texas ranches. After the Civil …

The cowboy tradition began in Spain when the earliest European settlers brought cattle to the Americas. As Americans pushed westward, many Mexican vaqueros were working cattle, and …

By retracing his origins, his role in the conquest of the West, his living conditions, and the many representations he has inspired, this article offers a more complete reading of a figure that has …

Jun 17, 2025 · From Beyoncé to “Yellowstone,” the cowboy is everywhere. But why does this myth keep riding back into the American imagination?

A cowboy is an animal herder, usually in charge of the horses and/or cattle, on cattle ranches, especially in the western United States and Canada. The cowboy tradition began in Spain and …

But you can just call us The Cowboy. We preserve and interpret the evolving history and cultures of the American West and share that story with visitors from all over the world.

Feb 7, 2025 · As we step into this journey through time, we’ll explore the defining moments that shaped cowboy life, the innovations that reshaped ranching practices, and how the values of …