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 origin from several …

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 folklore.

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 countless books, movies …

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 …

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 War, their numbers rapidly …

1 day ago · The Cowboy Channel and the PRCA are bringing fans the “SportsCenter” of rodeo! ProRodeo Tonight is the first-ever nationally televised sports highlight show dedicated to the PRCA …

Tell a cowboy tale or poem, pass along a favorite Dutch oven recipe, share your knowledge or craft, and make this showcase a more exciting virtual real cowboy experience.