I can't remember where I saved this from, but it is a list of cowboy Gene Autry's 10 Commandments. It evolved from his view of the world and work ethics. Promoted in his radio and television programs, he hoped these rules would help children become good citizens.

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After driving 800 miles this cowboy rode a saddle bronc for less than 8 seconds in Kaycee, Wyoming and went home empty handed. Photo Copyright Jim Headley

This is our Cowboy On the horizon, In this striking artwork, the essence of the American frontier is beautifully portrayed as a lone cowboy and his trusted horse stand tall against the stunning backdrop of a setting sun. The warm, golden hues of the sky meld seamlessly with the raw, untamed beauty of the prairie, evoking a sense of awe and wonder that only the Wild West can inspire. It Our skilled artist has masterfully captured the spirit of freedom, bravery, and adventure that epitomizes the cowboy way of life. The cowboy's weathered hat, tipped low over his mysterious eyes, hints at a storied past of challenges and triumphs. As you gaze upon this mesmerizing piece, you'll be transported back to a time when open landscapes stretched as far as the eye could see, and the horizon was an invitation to explore the unknown. This exquisite artwork is more than just decor for your home; it's a conversation starter, a testament to the enduring allure of the Wild West, and a tribute to the indomitable spirit of the cowboy. Whether you hang it in your living room, study, or bedroom, "Cowboy on the Horizon" will infuse your space with a sense of adventure, freedom, and nostalgia. Crafted with care and passion, this art piece makes for a meaningful and thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates the rugged charm of the Wild West or has a fondness for cowboy culture. Kindly take note that each artwork is made with love and attention to detail, ensuring that you receive a high-quality piece that will bring joy and inspiration for years to come. We hope it brings a touch of the Wild West's magic into your life!

Howdy from ... Texas postmarked in 2010 with a 28 cent stamp

MY TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT AMERICAN COWGIRL Taylor Belles McEwen, Tennessee A Great Example of The Great American Cowgirl So who is the Great American Cowgirl? Most who know her will tell you that she takes care of her children with all the love that God intended. She is tender, loving, and has a faith that most wish they could have half of on any given day. She is caring, strong, loyal, honest, and steadfast in a world that lacks a lot of those attributes. She is strength, flexibility, and heart. Mostly heart, God bless her! She can joke and have fun being light-hearted, then go out and turn and burn barrels with the wind in her hair and stretch her horse out as if she were betting the ranch on her time. She can dally a rope as good as anyone, and maybe better than most. She'll hold down a calf to be branded, vaccinate, tag, cut, and sort the bunch if needed. She can outwork a lot of cowboys, and not speak a word of how she did it afterward. She's no brag and all "get it done." She can gather all day, then cook dinner for the entire crew before going off to hold the hand of a sick family member or friend. Yes, she is the American Cowgirl! She is hard-working, and filled with a "Can Do Spirit." She is America's Sweetheart. She is the American Cowgirl! The first known reference to the term "Cowgirl" comes out of 1884, and while the history of women in the West, the women who worked on cattle ranches, in particular, is not as well documented as that of men, she has a rich heritage. And in recent years, organizations such as the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth Texas have made significant efforts to gather and document the contributions of women in the West. There are few records mentioning girls or women working to drive cattle up the cattle trails of the Old West. But don't let that make you think that women did not do a great deal of ranch work. Fact is, because in many cases during the time -- especially when the men went off to war or on long cattle drives -- actually all of the ranch work including running the ranch and tending to the seed stock fell to the women to do. Friends, necessity dictated that wives and daughters had to do what was needed to be done simply because there was no one else to do it. Because of that reason in itself, there is little doubt that women, particularly the wives and daughters of men who owned small ranches - and in honesty could not afford to hire large numbers of outside laborers - did in fact work side by side with men, or do it all when they were away. And by the way, that is the legacy of American women in general. Whether it was traveling side by side coming West by wagon train, working together on a ranch or farm, or doing the work that needed to be done in the factories during World War II when the majority of men in our country were off in the military - women did it all. Sure the movies talk about the lone cowboy trying to make his spread a success, but that's not reality. Fact is, especially on the Great Plains, very few single men attempted to operate a farm or ranch alone without a wife. Those who wanted to start a farm or a ranch truly understood the need for a hard-working wife and numerous children. Besides needing help to handle the many chores, including child-rearing, feeding and clothing the family, managing the housework, and feeding the hired hands, families meant stability. And in the West, after fighting the elements and what have you - family stability was as important as water and air. Family means life, and women provide life to the world. During the early years of settlement, farm women played an integral role in assuring family survival by working outdoors. Even as far back as the California Gold Rush, there are stories of the wives of miners going to meet other wives socially just as they do today. Those women were tough. They needed to ride horses, control a team on a wagon or buckboard, and be able to perform all sorts of tasks right alongside the men. It's true that after a generation or so, a lot of women increasingly left the fieldwork to the men, subsequently these rugged individuals redefined their roles within the family. It's true that new conveniences such as sewing and washing machines encouraged women to turn to domestic roles. The scientific housekeeping movement, promoted across the land by the media and government extension agents, as well as county fairs which featured achievements in home cookery and canning, advice columns for women in the farm papers, and home economics courses in the schools all contributed to this trend. But even with the onslaught of modern conveniences, women running ranches and family farms were still taking place. Women still worked beside their husbands. You see, although folks back East had an image of the Western farm family on the prairies as having lives that emphasized the isolation of the lonely farmer, in reality, rural folks created a rich social life for themselves. They often sponsored activities that combined work, food, and entertainment such as barn raisings, corn huskings, quilting bees, Grange meetings, church activities, and school functions. The womenfolk organized shared meals and potluck events, as well as extended visits between families. But there were also gatherings and roundups, brandings and sortings, all still needed to be done. And just as the American Cowboy learned his skills from the Spanish Californio and the Vaquero, so did their wives and daughters. The American Cowgirl was right there learning and lending their skill and knowledge and experience to get things done. Fact is, life really wasn't a whole lot different than in rural communities in America today. It was during the time of Wild West Shows that "Cowgirls" came into their own professionally. Those women were skilled performers, demonstrating riding, expert marksmanship, and trick roping that entertained audiences around the world. Women such as Annie Oakley became household names. But honestly, there were many who helped to tame the West whose stories are truly inspiring. By 1900, skirts split for riding astride became popular, and it allowed women to compete with the men without scandalizing Victorian Era audiences by wearing men's clothing or, worse yet, bloomers. In the movies that followed from the early 20th century on, cowgirls expanded their roles in popular culture, and movie designers developed attractive clothing suitable for riding Western saddles. Today's working cowgirls generally use clothing, tools, and equipment indistinguishable from that of working cowboys. Other than in color and design, usually preferring a flashier look in competition, modern working cowgirls wear jeans, close-fitting shirts, boots, spurs, hats, and when needed, chaps and gloves. When working on the ranch, just as it was years ago when first settling the West, women working as cowgirls performed the same chores as cowboys and dressed to suit the situation. Independent and ruggedly individualistic, American Cowgirls epitomize the resilient spirit of America. I've heard it said that it ain't the clothes that make a Cowgirl, but that it's the attitude and heart. And yes, I believe that that is more true than not. The American Cowgirl is an attitude, a way of looking at life. And yes, she takes on the world and makes it her own. Without her, America would be lost. The American Cowgirl helped shape the West, and in the process changed the World. I hope you enjoy these great pictures of American Cowgirls from all over our great country! These Are Great American Cowgirls! Judy Myllymaki Arlee, Montana Tammy Ward Fallon, Montana Margaret Dorrance Salinas, California Reina Youngberg Lovelock, Nevada Rozlynn Maria Scott Jackson, Wyoming Lindsay & Sammie Gentsch Fort Myers, Florida Mari Laursen Stevensville, Montana Audra Peterson Austin Arthur, Nebraska Jesyka Renee Dallas, Texas Lucy Lawson Susanville, California Andrea Cline Springtown, Texas Jessica Loewer Cave Springs, Arkansas Jessica Bates Weatherford, Texas Photo by Christy Burleson Teresa Robertson Sanders Alliance, Nebraska Sarah Berry Chandler, Texas My Wife Deanna Correa Glencoe, California Emily Cary Lakeside, California Traci Price Gentsch Fort Myers, Florida Lynnsey Roberts Pierce, Colorado Photograph by Steve Crispin Bobbi Wendt Ogallala, Nebraska Gussie Keetch & Kricket Hudson Salem, Utah Dina Smith Claudina Flores Creede, Colorado Melisa Ausherman Canyon, Texas Kay Bumguardner Meeker, Colorado Photograph by Sue Rodda Mother & Daughter Jean Lake & Pam Baggett Conroe, Texas These gals embody the spirit of American Cowgirls. And yes, I tip my hat to them. Cindy Campbell Midwest, Wyoming Jodi Sedach Valley View, Texas Faith Holyan Coyote Canyon, New Mexico Alyssa Dixon Nashville, Tennessee Sara Baker Kettering, Ohio Jeanette Breckenridge Irby Gainesville, Texas Jo Fowler Bourke, New South Wales, Australia Tiffany Schwenke Gillette, Wyoming Calye Hicks Amarillo, Texas Katie Lee Susanville, California Brittany Luther Susanville, California Rielly May Jackson, California Ally Hurt Whitewright, Texas Jonni Smith Wilder, Idaho Photo by Pamela Beattie Jessie Hebdon Lodge Grass, Montana Christine Cyr Seals Berea, Kentucky Sara Lucas & Shayla Sullivan Browns Valley, California Skye Wright Chandler, Texas Shelby Henery Pocatello, Idaho Bailey Elizabeth Iron City, Tennessee Mother & Daughter Jordan Hand & Lila on Seven Yes, this is where Cowgirls come from, on a horse with Mom or Dad is where it starts. Tammy Pate Ryegate, Montana Joscelynn Waters Blackfoot, Idaho Yes, she is the American Cowgirl! Kindall Cooper Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Queen 2013 Christina Gomes Enterprise, Oregon Brandi Shannon Ten Mile, Missouri Hayle Gibson Redcrest, California Tammy Pate Ryegate, Montana Brandie Franco Flores San Antonio, Texas Reese Mertes Cheyenne, Wyoming Zoe Furr American Fork, Utah Audra Peterson Austin Arthur, Nebraska Cress Nelson Manhattan, Montana Ashlie York Nashville, Tennessee  Lorie Shrull Allard Oak Creek, Colorado Shelley Murphy Helena, Montana Leslie Ann Davenport Williams, California Emily Whiteford Laurens, South Carolina Kendra Torrey Walla Walla, Washington Brittany Luther Susanville, California Rhonda Hanson Kursave, Katie Westergaard, Edy Hill & Terri Kessler Cody, Nebraska Jacqualin Key Waters Blackfoot, Idaho Shelby Henery Pocatello, Idaho Rose McCorquodale & Dad Yes, she is the American Cowgirl! Jordan Gutsch Santa Rosa, California Photograph by Kymberlee Nelson Haley Keller, Jessica Loewer, & Ellie Westberg Gillette, Wyoming Courtney Cline Nipomo, California Photo by Christy Burleson Cassidy Vick Hice My Sister-in-law Kimberly Quirarte-Correa Susanville, California Lyndsey Lamell Roswell, New Mexico Amy Laymon Augusta, Kansas Jolene Murray Faith Holyan Coyote Canyon, New Mexico Jordan Gutsch Casey Lowe LaGrande, Oregon Audra Peterson Austin Arthur, Nebraska Vail Carter Fresno, California Casey Rutter & Tuesday Orem, Utah Phoenix AnneLyn Gomes Enterprise, Oregon Lola Monge Lyndsey Lamell Ignacio, Colorado Jonni Smith Wilder, Idaho Paula Saletnik aka Pistol Packin' Paula Sami Jo Sweeney Brighton, Colorado Megan Gray & Dazzle Linden, California Andrea Cline Springtown, Texas Lynnsey Roberts Pierce, Colorado Photograph by Kevan Sheppard Calye Hicks Amarillo, Texas Trinette Requena Susanville, California Allie Berryesse & little Emma Harris Brooke Bailey Sulphur Springs, Texas Jessica Loewer Mother & Daughter Christina Gomes & Phoenix AnneLyn Enterprise, Oregon Tammy Hoeck Shauna Garrett Clovis, California Gale Iusti Whiteford Laurens, South Carolina Lacy Jean & Rocky Temple, Texas Melissa Quicker Becky Worth & Cress Nelson Manhattan, Montana Andi Deuel Twin Falls, Idaho Brooke Bailey Shelby Henery Tammy Ward Fallon, Montana Photograph by Hannah Hogner Amazing Grace Photos Katie Lee Teresa Robertson Sanders Alliance, Nebraska Jamie Pearson Oroville, California Brittany Luther Susan E Gay Emily Cary Hope Sickler Denver, Colorado Tiffany Schwenke & Smokey Reina Youngberg Zoe Furr American Fork, Utah Donna Vann & Chelsey Bushnell Red Bluff, California Jatzibe Camarillo Ventura, California Brianna Brooks Lazbuddie, Texas Haley Keller, Jessica Loewer & Olivia Fremlin Kelly Kaminski Bellville, Texas Sara Baker Jillian Markelle Woodward Samantha Dallas Vail Carter Fresno, California Allie Berryessa San Luis Obispo, California Rielly May Jackson, California Kendra Torrey We Can Thank God That Cowgirls Come In All Sizes! Audra Peterson Austin Arthur, Nebraska Dawn Gray Cheyenne Rey & Sis Gianna Powell Inyokern, California Jennifer Martin Peculiar, Missouri Christina Gomes Shawna Deuel Correa Twin Falls, Idaho Neali Jean Novak & Andrea Cline Springtown, Texas  Zoe Furr Sara Baker Kettering, Ohio Jessie Hebdon Hardin, Montana Hayle Gibson Redcrest, California Cierra Hubbard Robyn Rae Johnston Robyn Rae Johnston Kelly Gilbert Haeckel Norco, California Lindsay Gentsch Calye Hicks Amarillo, Texas Jonni Smith Photograph by Pamela Beattie Brandie Franco Flores San Antonio, Texas Judy Myllymaki, Keaton & KayTee Schaffer Blayne Weaver Dos Palos, California  Brandi Shannon Ten Mile, Missouri Raylene Beeson Ashley Cockrell, Jymme Martin, Mary Kaaen-Maita & Allie Berryessa Brooke Bailey Kymberlee Nelson Laytonville, California Tammy Ward Fallon, Montana Photograph by Hannah Hogner Amazing Grace Photos Missy Denise Casey and 3 Amigos Cindy Campbell Kendra Torrey, Kindall Cooper & Beka Adams Advisors Cindy Humbert-Granger & Patti Litchfield Walla Walla Washington 2013 Fair Royalty Sara Baker & Rain Emily Cary Roz Beaton Lynnsey Roberts Amy Laymon Augusta, Kansas Deb Puckett & Beth Anne Doblado Sara Christian 2010 CPRA Finals Angleton, Texas Macy Fuller Leslie Ann Davenport Haley Keller, Olivia Fremlin & Jessica Loewer Katie Lee & Trinette Requena Cassidy Barnes Jamie Christensen Melissa Quicker Christina Gomes Savannah Right Carmen Sitha Bergstrom Vail, Arizona Haley Keller Katie Lee Miss Rodeo Katie Patterson & Junior Miss Micayla Gray Jessica Bate Christine Cyr Seals Sara Baker Kettering, Ohio Chenae Shiner Kristy Monsche Cindy Campbell Kylie & Vail Carter Fresno, California Melissa Quicker Cheyenne Sherwood Haily Strahan, Kelly Gilbert Haeckel, Tracy Bell & McKenzie Cooper Skye Wright Emily Cary Leisha Welborn Griffith Denton, North Carolina Lucy Thompson Trish Head Loganville, Georgia Cheyenne Glade Wilson & Doc Oglala, South Dakota Alyssa Dixon Nashville, Tennessee Christine Cyr Seals Berea, Kentucky Faith Holyan Reese Mertes Cheyenne, Wyoming Jonni Smith Wilder, Idaho Photo by Pamela Beattie Faith Holyan Coyote Canyon, New Mexico Statue Of The American Cowgirl located at The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honors and documents the lives of women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. It celebrates women, past and present, whose lives exemplify the courage, resilience, and independence that helped shape the American West. And yes, it fosters an appreciation of the ideals and spirit of self-reliance they inspire. It is well worth a visit! Skye Wright

Looking for some cowboy wisdom? Look no further than this list of the 10 best cowboy quotes and sayings from real-life American cowboys. Saddle up ladies and gents and let's enjoy some southern wisdom.

Saddle up, y'all, and get ready to wrangle some sass and style with our "I'd Rather Be a Gay Sad Cowboy" digital wall print! 🌈🤠 This country western-inspired artwork is the perfect addition to your home decor if you're proud, queer, and love a touch of cowboy charm. Featuring the bold and empowering statement "I'd Rather Be a Gay Sad Cowboy Than Just Be Sad" in a playful and witty font, this print captures the essence of LGBTQ+ pride with a hint of cheekiness. It's a reminder to live authentically and embrace who you are, no matter what challenges may come your way. Available in four different sizes, ranging from small to extra-large, this digital wall print is a versatile piece that can fit into any space in your home. Whether you want to hang it in your living room, bedroom, office, or even your cozy cowboy-themed den, it's sure to make a statement and spark conversations. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LISTING IS FOR INSTANT DOWNLOAD. Files will be immediately available after purchase to print at your home or a printing shop at your convenience. No physical item will be shipped to you. Upon check-out, you will receive an e-mail from Etsy with a link you can use to download your files. | DIMENSIONS | You will receive the print in four sizes: LARGE - 11x14 inch A3 - 29.7cm x 42cm | 11-3⁄4 x 16 -1⁄2 inch A4 - 21cm x 29.7cm | 8-1⁄4 x 11 -3⁄4 inch A5 - 14.8cm x 21cm | 5-7⁄8 x 8-1⁄4 inch The files are in PNG format, all in high resolution and with 300 DPI. | A FEW NOTES | You can print as many copies of the design as you want. The colors may vary slightly from how they appear on screen and in person. The shop is not liable for any printing errors that may occur. If you need the design in other sizes, don’t hesitate to send a message. I’ll be more than happy to oblige. If you encounter any problems, contact me and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can

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Black cowboys in the American West accounted for up to an estimated 25% of cowboys "who went up the trail" from the 1860s to 1880s and substantial but unknown percentage in the rest of the ranching industry,[1][2] estimated to be at least 5000 workers according the latest research.[3][better source needed]

Giant-sized postcard (5.5 x 8.75 in.), printed before 1963 (no zip code in the addresses).

April 3 marks the 150th birthday of the Pony Express. The short-lived mail-relay system was a financial disaster doomed by the telegraph, but its thrilling story, which is often cloaked in myth, remains part of American folklore.

Colter Wall grants C&I a rare interview at home on his Saskatchewan ranch.

From the 'Share a Coke' Coca-Cola commercial to Nike's 'Just Do It' campaign, these are some of the best advertisements and ad campaigns of all time.

Jason. 37. Long Island, NY. Husband and Father Admiring Earth and all her beauty. All photos & Music copyrighted © and belong to their respective owners

Here are some more neat fact pages culled from various vintage comic books. These all help explain various slang words and expressions used by cowboys and folks in the old west. If you really wan…

Have some knee-slapping fun with this hilarious round up of Cowboy Jokes. You're sure to have a rootin' tootin' good time!

1. A cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage.