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The Do’s and Don’ts of Cowboy Hat Etiquette Pre-1960 America was solidly a hat-wearing society and hat etiquette was common knowledge. But when JFK left the hat off during his presidency and the Beat … read more

Probably the most often asked question when it comes to the cowboy hat is “what do the X’s mean?”. It’s a great question. The vast majority of cowboy hats, both felt and straw hats, have what’s call … read more

Since the first use of Shantung (aka Shantung Panama) to make hats, the material remains widely a mystery. Many people believe that shantung hats are made of natural straw. It is actually a fabric mad … read more

Given that most riders have several different bits for different horses or different types of riding, it is not unusual for a tack room to hold hundreds of dollars of different bits. Like anything el … read more

We’ve all been wearing shoes since we were knee-high and we know instinctively how a proper fitting pair of shoes should feel on our feet. But if you slip on a pair of cowboy boots for the first time … read more