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Rodeo Cowboy

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Definition: Rodeo Cowboy or Cowgirl is a person who earns money competing in rodeo events. As differentiated from a regular cowboy who earns money from raising livestock, although many rodeo cowboys do both.

Rodeo Cowboy is a generalized term for all rodeo competitors. It can be broken down into more specific names among rodeo folk, such as bull rider, roper, barrel racer, etc.

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