A cowboy (Spanish: vaquero) tends cattle and horses on cattle ranches in North and South America. The cowboy is normally an animal herder most commonly in charge of the horses and/or cattle, whereas the wrangler's work is more specific to horses. In addition to ranch work, some cowboys work in and participate in rodeos, and many cowboys work only in the rodeo.Originally, the word "cowherd" (similar to "shepherd," a sheep herder) was used to describe a cattle herder, and referred to a preadolescent or early adolescent boy, who usually worked on foot (riding required skills and investment in horses and equipment rarely available to or entrusted to a child, though in some cultures boys rode a donkey while going to and from pasture). This word is very old in the English language, originating prior to the year A.D. 1000.[1] Herding of sheep, cattle and goats was often the job of minors in Antiquity, and still is in various third world cultures.
The word "cowboy" first appeared in the English language about A.D. 1715–25,[2] and appears to be a direct English translation of vaquero. ("vaca" meaning "cow") This term thus developed after the Hacienda system of large land grants to private owners, usually for cattle ranches, was established by the Spanish government, and along with it, the need for vaqueros or cowboys.
2007-02-28 09:04:27
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answered by Curly 4
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Wrangler
2007-02-28 08:35:56
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answered by Anonymous
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It's a cowboy that is termed horse wrangler.
2007-02-28 09:10:04
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answered by Bigdog 5
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Cowpuncher,cowboy,trail herder
2007-02-28 08:40:48
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answered by Gloryana 3
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I herd a horses. hahahahaha
2007-02-28 09:34:57
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answered by Steve G 2
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definitely a wrangler
2007-03-01 00:30:05
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answered by Perry B 3
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wrangler
2007-03-03 04:26:56
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answered by Anonymous
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