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  1. Cowboy - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. Cowboy | History, American West, Rodeo, Trail Riding, Herding,

    Dec 13, 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 …

  3. Cowboys - Mexican, Black & Western | HISTORY

    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 …

  4. Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys

    Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was a key reason why the Dallas offense is among the best in the league in 2025. Still, he believes there's another level that the unit can get to in the future.

  5. Cowboy - New World Encyclopedia

    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 …

  6. Cowboys & Trail BlazersLegends of America

    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 …

  7. COWBOY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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 …

  8. Why America loves cowboy culture right now – Deseret News

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

  9. The Evolution of Cowboy Culture: From Trailblazers to Modern …

    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 …

  10. Cowboys | History Detectives | PBS

    From Gene Autry to John Wayne to Heath Ledger, the cowboy is a staple of American culture, but that quintessential American icon has roots south of the border. When Spanish settlers …