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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. The historic American cowboy of the late 19th century arose from the vaquero traditions of northern Mexico and became a figure of special significance and legend. [1]
Cowboy culture is the set of behaviors, preferences, and appearances associated with (or resulting from the influence of) the attitudes, ethics, and history of the American cowboy. [1]
The following list of cowboys and cowgirls from the frontier era of the American Old West (circa 1830 to 1910) was compiled to show examples of the cowboy and cowgirl genre. Cattlemen, ranchers, and cowboys
According to historians, Bass Reeves was the first black deputy U.S. marshal and captured 3,000 outlaws. Learn more facts ahead of 1883: The Bass Reeves Story.
The word cowboy did not begin to come into wider usage until the 1870s. The men who drove cattle for a living were usually called cowhands, drovers, or stockmen. [4] While cowhands were still respected in West Texas, [5] in Cochise County the outlaws' crimes and their notoriety grew such that during the 1880s it was an insult to call a legitimate cattleman a "cowboy."
James A. Shoulders (May 13, 1928 – June 20, 2007) was an American professional rodeo cowboy and rancher.He is commemorated at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.At the time of his death, he was one of the most successful contestants in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), having won 16 World Championships, which was the most of any performer at that time. [1]
Here is everything to know about Jerry Jones’ 10 grandkids: Haley, Shy Jr., Paxton, John Stephen, Caroline, Jordan, Jessica, Mary, James and Juliette. Haley works for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones stands on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.