The Forgotten Cowboys: Black, Native American, and Vaquero Legends of the West

11/02/2025 12 min Temporada 3 Episodio 30
The Forgotten Cowboys: Black, Native American, and Vaquero Legends of the West

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The Old West wasn’t just built by lone white cowboys—Black cowboys, Native American horsemen, and Mexican vaqueros played a huge role in shaping ranching and rodeo traditions. In this episode of Way Out West, we uncover the forgotten legends of the frontier, from the fearless vaqueros who brought cattle ranching to the Americas to the Native riders who mastered the plains. We’ll also explore the story of Bill Pickett, the Black cowboy who revolutionized rodeo with his invention of steer wrestling.Join us as we ride through history and shine a light on the cowboys who helped define the West—but were too often left out of the story.Support the showTranscript: For a full transcript of this episode, click on "Transcript" Your Turn! Share your thoughts → [email protected] Support the Show: Buy me a coffee → https://buymeacoffee.com/thecowboycpa Follow Along: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/RideWayOutWest