text: Firstly,you would have to learn how to take care of the animals on the boat. Seagoing Cowboys take care of the horses, young cows, and mules that were shipped overseas. The animals would have to be fed and watered three times a day. You would also have to pull bales of hay and bags of oats from the lower holds of the ship. Personally, I love taking care of all the animals on the ship because they are very nice and friendly.