⁠ One of the most sought-after destinations when international visitors land in the U.S. is the American West. But it’s not just our stunning red rocks and wide open spaces—the notion of the “Wild West” is, perhaps, one of our country’s most significant cultural exports.⁠ ⁠ Thanks to Beyoncé, who also just became the first Black woman with a number-one country song, Vogue Australia has already named 2024 the Year of the Cowboy. If you still haven’t nailed the trend, we’ve put together an introductory primer on cowboy culture designed to make you the best cowperson you can be.⁠ ⁠ We begin in the most fitting of places: the Houston Rodeo, the birthplace of buckaroo Beyoncé herself. Or if you truly want to get a feel for rodeo life in all its chute dogging and ribbon roping splendor but don’t need all the bells, whistles, and carnival rides, get yourself to the small-town version. (We list a number of them in our story.)⁠ ⁠ For extra credit, you can attend a cowboy poetry gathering. Yes, ...