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 folklore.

2010年4月26日 · 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 and...

2009年8月6日 · 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 depicting cowboys break all the stereotypes and may just blow your mind!

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]

2023年2月24日 · 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 popular culture. Yet, the reality of life as a cowboy was often harsh and hazardous.

2023年9月27日 · Have you ever wondered about the origin of the word cowboy? This iconic term is deeply rooted in American history and conjures images of rugged individuals on horseback herding cattle across vast open plains.

2023年3月11日 · Discover the stories of the notorious cowboy, outlaws, and gunslingers that shaped the Wild West and American history

2025年3月25日 · Working as a cowboy or cowgirl was a way to earn decent wages without a great deal of oversight from white employers, and fellow white cowboys were usually friendly with their Black coworkers. We have more records about the lives of Black cowboys than we do on Black cowgirls. We do know that a lot of women were living in the West when cowboying ...

A cowboy's culture, both historically and in contemporary times, is defined by his tools and its trappings, from custom-made boots and hats to hand-tooled saddles and finely braided reatas. The popular appeal of these cowboy accoutrements, in America and abroad, symbolizes the magnetism of the cowboy and his hold on the nation's collective psyche.