To see or dream that you are a cowboy, symbolizes masculinity, ruggedness, and toughness. You are in control of your animalistic and instinctual side.
Consider what comes to mind when you think of cowboys (or cowgirls). Examples include:
A person who manages others or keeps them in line (as a cowboy manages cattle)
Freedom or independence
Cowboy-related activities such as horseback riding
A certain geographic region you associate with cowboys
A certain historic time period
Romantic ideals