Everything a cowboy wore was for function, not for “fancy.” From wide-brimmed hats to leather cuffs and chaps, to spurs and vests—and even “kerchiefs” everything has a purpose. A big neckerchief was a multi-tasked tool worn around his neck to keep it handy. Tied over his mouth, his neckerchief kept dust from choking him on the drive; worn over his head, it became ear muffs against the cold; it covered his neck from the sun; and was an ever-ready hot pad for handling hot skillets or branding irons. Sometimes, he covered his whole face during wind storms or sheltered his eyes from snow blindness; and it was there to be a sling or to stop bleeding, if need be. Of course, a fellow could also wipe his nose and get rid of sweat with it too.

The cedar boot tree maintains the form of the boot as well as being a natural moisture absorber.

The hat jack is designed to help you retain the shape and fit of your hats. The hat jack is placed in the hat when the hat is not being worn. They come in sizes Small through Extra Large.

A cowboy hat without a stampede string is as good as “Gone With The Wind!” Armed with this truth, wearers of cowboy hats have created a variety of cord and string styles to keep their hats on, even in the windiest conditions. These cords or drawstrings have, over the years, been embellished with a variety of materials. Rawhide, latigo leather, and horsehair have all been utilized as fashion add-ons in making these cords more attractive and custom to the style of the wearer. The name “stampede string” has come to describe these cords as an obvious result of application—it’ll keep your hat on even in the middle of a cattle stampede!