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. A subtype, called a wrangler, specifically tends the horses used to work cattle. In addition to ranch work, some cowboys work for or participate in rodeos.

How hard is it to become a cowboy?

Becoming a cowboy can be extremely difficult work, but its worth the work to get back to the land. Ron Martin learned from textbooks how to take care of livestock so he could get a job on a ranch. Working on a ranch can be difficult, but certainly rewarding.

How do cowboy make money?

12 Ways a Cowboy Can Earn & Increase IncomeStart colts. Lets face it, the best way to make money is when you can be getting paid twice for doing one job. Re-start horses. Sell horses. Hunt antlers. Hidden talent. Leatherwork. Rawhide braiding. Create a website.More items