The central character of Americas colorful ranching heritage is the cowboy. The American cowboy has played an important part in American culture and history. The cowboy influence is embeddeg in stories, songs, legends, movies, art and fashion. Although the cowboy is generally considered an American icon, the traditional cowboy actually comes from a Hispanic tradition, which originated in Central Mexico, known as “charro." At the end of the Civil War, many soldiers had no home, and no place to go. They started driftir 1B to the West. Cowboys roamed and worked throughout the Wild West. To many, this term means guns, cattle, horses and gunfights. It was a rugged country with few amenities and a lot of danger. The Western territories were appealing to the adventurous, and they were open and untamed. Many of these men only owned what they could carry on horseback. Ranchers hired these hard- working men as ranch hands. The ranch hands tended to the herd and did work around the ranch When the time came to sell the beef, the ranch hands would round up the herd from the open prairie and drive the cattle miles to market. Popular stories about the cowboys depicted them as rustlers or professional gunfighters. While this is true in some cases, the average American cowboy was often lonely, lived in harsh conditions, and was frequently exposed to danger. Despite this, the cowboys always kept their sense of humor and joked about everything. They did not make much money and enjoyed the simple way of life. Tough as nails, but generous and hospitable, these were the true Wild West American cowboys The cowboy was the embodiment of independence. They rode horses. They sang songs. Their horses did tricks and their guns were shiny. They became American heroes. Being 2 cowboy is certainly not a thing of the past. Throughout the U.S., you will find cowbos working on ranches and farms. They are responsible for feeding the livestock and tending *° injuries. They also move the livestock to different pasture locations. In addition, cowboys repair fences, maintain ranch equipment, and perform other odd jobs around the ranch. 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