The same reason anybody might sing.
where the bud at
because they sing it when on donkeys
it was a very lonely life, it was boring, they didn't have anything else to do,
To soothe the tired animals and prevent stampedes, cowboys often sang soft songs , such as:Whoope ti yi yo,git along, little dogies;It's your misfortune and none of my ownWhoope ti yi yo,git along little dogies;You know that Wyoming will be your newhome.
Males sing more often, but females can and do sing.
musical
Cowboys do not wear anything called "gun pockets." In Hollywood movies, actors playing imaginary cowboys often wear holsters that hold guns to their hips.
cowboys exaggerated tales
A cowboys rope is often called a lariat.
Cowboys often call a half tamed horse a bronco. This is a mustang or wild horse that is not fully broken or tamed.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant lopsided. Cowboys often made up words to suit their mood.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This was another euphemism for a hanging. Cowboys often used slang for uncomfortable situations.