What was the leader of a cattle drive called?
A cowboy, but there are different positions and jobs in a cattle drive.Drag Rider: ride at the rear to keep it goingFlank Rider: ride at the side of the herd to keep it from spreading outPoint rider: ride at the frontSwing rider: ride alongside the herd to turn it in the right directionTrail boss: the cowboy in charge of all of the other cowboys and cattle on the trail driveWrangler: the cowboy in charge of the remuda ( extra hourses taken) on the trailcook:in charge of the chuck wagon and cook meals