CLASSIC COUNTRY FANS in your opinion, what else does it take to be called a REAL"COWBOY"besides..?

Question

A COWBOY HAT AND BOOTS?

Answer 1

you got to live or work on a cattle farm or horse ranch. otherwise your an urban cowboy, or as they say "wannabee"
cowboys still exist very much so in several states west of the Mississippi, but never have, even if in the same job, been called cowboys on the East side. You got to be in the West.
I work part time on a cattle ranch, but I don't consider myself a cowboy, I don't live the life 24/7. I do have a cowboy hat, but I wear biker boots,, don't really have any interest i nwearing the cowboy boots, don't like that sharp toe and no traction. When I lived back east, I would never wear th hat or boots, even though I worked full time on a Dairy farm for a few years, it's western ranch wear to me. If I was to move back east, I'd loose the hat when I play out, it just looks funny to me to see east coast or city folk wearing western rural clothing. I don't see people out hear in the country wearing armani buisness suits and dress shoes, which to me would look as strange as cowboy wear in the cities or back east. But to each his own I guess, I keep forgetting we dress according to whatthe commercial market says well dress, and what is the fad of the month. I keep forgetting about that, JUst like in music, I keep forgetting I'm only suppose to like todays music, I'm so passe'

Answer 2

Cowboy hats, boots, belt buckles, wranglers, and western shirts are just clothes, and anyone can put them on and say "yep, I'm a cowboy". However, it does take a few other things. First of all, it helps if you can ride a horse. Secondly, some farm knowledge and farm sense, doesn't hurt either. For instance, can you drive a tractor, do chores, care for livestock. Also, a truck is alright, but I know a few real cowboys that drive around in regular cars. The ability to enjoy the simple things in life, like watching a crop come in, or watching a sunrise or sunset unobstructed by skyscrapers and busy streets, to sit on a front porch with a glass of sweet tea, and an old farm dog at your side and hear a peaceful silence in the air. These are just a few things that I enjoy living out in the country, and true it sounds more farmer than cowboy, but there really isn't that much of a difference between the two. To sum it up, the desire to just be out in God's country, and enjoy the simple and good life, is what it takes to be a real cowboy or farmer in my case. Hope This shed some light for ya. Take care, and may God Bless.

Answer 3

Boots and hats do not make one a cowboy. Do you know the difference between an cow and a horse? Can you ride? Come on down to OK and I can show you some real life cowboys. I'm talking about old men who are exactly what cowboys are not the crap you see on tv.

Answer 4

I'd think #1 would be the ability to tell the difference between a bull and a heifer.

Then know the difference between dairy cows and beeves.

He'd have to know why you can't use a thoroughbred to drove cattle....

And he could bake biscuits in an iron skillet over an open campfire that float off the plate and need redeye gravy to hold 'em down til you can eat 'em.

He would know the Texas 2-step isn't filled with swirls and swinging and choreography but is a chance to keep close to the ladies.

He would have 2 fine Stetson's; one he has had since he was a very young man - he wears it all the time...and one "new" one for weddings, funerals and church. And-he would know there are times during his day when the hat must be removed out of respect.

His clothes are clean - even his work clothes...and they FIT him. He is well groomed when not actually working.

He saddles his own horse, cares for that horse himself and knows the difference between a working saddle and one for "stepping out".

He doesn't call himself a cowboy....he just is.

Answer 5

It's all about attitude man....
A real cowboy has a slow burn temper, always tips his hat and won't cuss in front of a lady. A real cowboy works hard for a living and won't take anything he hasn't earned. He stands up for what he believes in and doesn't worry about the Jonses' or status symbols.
Or that's my opinion anyway, and I was lucky enough to get one to put a pretty little ring on my left hand.

Answer 6

Of course the hat and boots, but also the western shirt and jeans. Bowlegged is a plus! They should work on or own a ranch, have the horses and cattle. Rodeo. Oh, drive a truck too and the truck is filled with the aroma or old leather (yes, I've dated several "real" cowboys). Also, that awesome twang and very polite (yes sir/maam, thank you, and opening doors for the ladies, among many other "respectful" traits)...now THAT'S a cowboy!

Answer 7

I got a real cowboy all to myself. I think he’s the sweetest man God ever made (he puts up with me). He used to rope and ride bareback in Rodeos when he was young. He works construction, used to be oil but it’s Ethanol plants now a days. He has a good heart, works hard, loves his family.

Cowbot hat, boots, truck and Lone Star beer and a couple of tattoos came with the package.

Answer 8

Actually working with livestock (not just seeing them in pictures or as you're driving by). Being yourself, being courteous to others, respectful and gentemanly towards women. Not being afraid to get dirty (i.e. fall in cow crap) or getting bucked off a bull/horse and getting right back on. You don't have to be in the rodeo circuit to be called a cowboy, because I know a few posers that do bull riding (the bulls they ride are very small) and think they are so cool. They have no idea how silly they look with their legs dragging the ground, but the funny part is most of the time, they actually get bucked off of the cow.

Answer 9

Truck Drivin' Man by Dave Dudley

Answer 10

A real cowboy is one who rides the rodeo circuit. I've known several and the George Strait song "I Can Still Make Cheyenne" or Garth Brooks' "Rodeo" are pretty accurate portrayals.