They were, and are called fincas or cortijos.
They were, and are called fincas or cortijos.
cortijos
Haciendas
estates
The Spanish
The Spanish brought it when they came.
The Spanish Conquistadors and settlers came to North America, they brought their ranching traditions and livestock with them. Ranching had grown out of necessity in Spain as a way to manage large herds of grazing animals.
Ranching
A female cowboy is called a 'cowgirl.' Both names originated from originally men who herded cattle, but now women have gotten into the ranching business.Plus, in Spanish, a cowboy is a "vaquero", but a cowGIRL is a "vaquera".
Female bison, female buffalo, and female bovines are often called cows and are found in ranching areas.
Estates-General
Houses