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. The historic American cowboy of the late 19th century became a figure of special significance and legend.[1] 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. Leather plays a big part in the day to day equipment, in the life of the cowboy with his saddle and tack,boots chaps,gunholster and saddle bags makes him ready to go the distance.

A ruff tuff man of the land.