The person who owns and manages the operation of a ranch is usually called a rancher, but the terms cattleman, stockgrower, or … See more

In Argentina and Uruguay, ranches are known as estancias and in Brazil, they are called fazendas. In much of South America, … See more

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Ranching and the cowboy tradition originated in Spain, out of the necessity to handle large herds of grazing animals on dry land from … See more

When the Conquistadors came to the Americas in the 16th century, followed by settlers, they brought their cattle and cattle-raising … See more

In Spain, where the origins of ranching can be traced, there are ganaderías operating on dehesa-type land, where fighting bulls are raised. However, … See more

• Blunt, Judy (2002). Breaking Clean. Knopf. ISBN 0-375-40131-8.
• Campbell, Ida Foster; Hill, Alice Foster (2002). Triumph and Tragedy: A History of Thomas Lyons and … See more