Edward Charles Abbott was born in England—but he became the prototypical American cowboy. His family moved to Texas when…
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America’s Cowboys Get Their Due An iconic saddler’s shop houses a heritage Nevada museum that honors the first cowboys.
First, thanks go to the Franciscan priests who established 21 missions along the California coast starting in 1769, brin…
Where Cowboy Hats Rule! In the West’s most Western towns, cowboy hats—for men and women—still rule the day.
“Howdy, Tex!” True West’s Bob Boze Bell has traveled the world wearing his signature cowboy hat. From France to Thailan…
What did Cowboys Carry Behind Their Saddles?
What did cowboys carry behind their saddles? Zane Green Braintree, Essex, England Depending on the weather, cowboys usua…
How Long did it take a Cattle Drive to go from Texas to the Cowtowns?
How long did it take a cattle drive to go from Texas to the cowtowns? Jennifer Miller Davenport, Florida The “Long Drive…
Reality Cowboy Stars You’ll find honest, rugged ranch life as Booger, Cody and Bubba saddle up for a third season.
This April 26, Chris “Booger” Brown, Cody Harris and Bubba Thompson saddle up for their third season of INSP’s The Cowbo…
Rex Allen The Arizona Cowboy.
They call him the “Last of the Silver Screen Cowboys.” They might have added he was also the only one of the famous sing…
What did Cowboys Typically Eat on a Cattle Drive?
What did cowboys typically eat on a cattle drive? Wes Shinn Saratoga Springs, New York Around 3 a.m., hours before cowha…
Western Events for April 2018 Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West this April.
Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West this April. Adventure 1836 Chuckwagon Race Neches, TX, A…
Hazards on the Long Trail Lightning, thunder and 3,000 unpredictable cows was the perfect recipe for trouble.
The Long drives from South Texas to Kansas from the 1860s to the 1880s were roughly six hundred miles and took about six…