Closest I ever got was an old neighbor of ours. He raised cattle, so I guess he qualified. Taught me how to use a bullwhip. Well, crack one, anyway. But AJ was good; he could do the 'cigarette out of the mouth' bit (if he could find a volunteer). Me, I'm lucky if I hit what I'm aiming at...
Because real cowboys would not be suitable as mascots for the War Party. The key is to keep Americans well away from their cutural heritage......