I sent my niece a complete cowgirl outfit before her first horseback riding show. With slim jeans, a frilly front blouse with snaps, a leather western style belt, and pink boots, she had the cowboy style. To celebrate her blue ribbons, we spent the weekend at a western-style resort, full of horse décor and memorabilia. Needless to say, she wore her western apparel the whole time.
Cowboy style is about what you wear, but it's also about how you decorate your home and your yard. Whether you work the range, show your horse, compete at rodeos, or just want to look the part, it's up to you to define your own cowboy (or cowgirl) style. And if a horse is part of your western life, you'll want to make sure he or she is outfitted for comfort and style.
Today's cowboy boots have the traditional style with all the modern advantages in terms of materials, durability, and fit. Tony Lama, Dan Post, Lucchese, Justin, and Durango are some of the best contemporary cowboy boot makers.
When it comes to cowboy hats, nothing beats a Stetson. Handsome and sophisticated hats in a variety of styles and colors capture the true spirit of the west. They may not be as famous as Stetson hats, but Bailey cowboy hats are nothing to sneeze at.
Leather fits naturally into a western style décor. Natural brown leather couches and chairs are built for comfort and durability. Rustic wood tables and patterned rugs add to the ambience. Put some show ribbons and western landscape paintings on the walls, and your living room will look like the old west, whether it's in Colorado or New York City.
If you are passionate about western living, rustic landscaping will come naturally to you. An old buggy looks right at home amidst sagebrush and grasses. Yokes and carriage seats are perfect accessories for a garden of desert plants. Old barrels, or even barrel rims, will fit right in. You can add to the western feel by using rocks and stones instead of a grassy lawn. Railroad ties make excellent borders for paths and garden beds.
If you are a horse owner, you know how important your horse tack is. Western style tack is more traditional and cowboy-like than English or draft horse style tack. Western tack gives the rider control of the horse while keeping the animal safe and comfortable. It's less fancy than other styles of tack, more practical. Western-style bridles and reins may have silver clasps, but they are usually plain because they are designed for simplicity and function.
Western chaps are designed to protect riders from brush and brambles and keep them warm in winter. They also help provide stability while riding. Newer styles like the shotgun, which wraps around the leg, are particularly good for keeper the wearer warm.
The old west lives on in the western apparel, saddles, and tack that are as practical today as they were 150 years ago. While they are not fancy, they do have a style of their own.
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