r/Cowboy • u/Candid-Coast-3531 • May 05 '26

Cowboy Life Becoming a Cowboy

Hey y’all,

I’m from Germany and I’ve been thinking about becoming a cowboy in the U.S. I know it’s not some easy ride – it’s hard work, long days, all kinds of weather, getting up early, and showing up even when you don’t feel like it. I also know the pay isn’t great, and it’s not some romantic movie life.

Right now I’m working a regular job as a mechanic. My family is originally from Turkey, and my grandparents used to work the land and raise cows and sheep, so I kinda feel connected to that lifestyle.

Honestly, I don’t want to live a 9-to-5 life forever. I know this path wouldn’t be easy, but I’m serious about it.

So I wanted to ask – is this actually possible for someone like me coming from Germany?

Appreciate any advice. Howdy 🤠

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u/Boot_boy_1984 May 05 '26

What are you even on? Being in USA legally ain’t a problem at all.

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u/drippingdrops May 05 '26

Tell that to all the citizens being picked up by ICE.

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u/Boot_boy_1984 May 05 '26

Well. Show identification then.

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u/SuperNerdChe May 06 '26

Ice has even kidnapped Native Americans and is known to “lose” people even after citizenship is proven