Dreaming about a cowboy can represent a desire to take control of your own future. It symbolizes adventurousness yet can also result in distressful unintended consequences. It is common for people to associate cowboys with rugged independence and inquisitiveness. Seeing cowboys in dreams signifies that we are relying on bravado or quick actions get our way through difficult situations.
If cowboys are consistently appearing in someone’s dreams, it can be a sign of impending success but only if someday this person works hard for it and knows what he or she wants out of life. The process can take months or years, and the successful outcome will be worth it.