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Sherry Cervi Gear

Boots

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Chuckwagons—the original food truck!

Old West Cowgirl Outfit

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Jesse Smith saddle

Tres Campbell, a Four Sixes cowboy.

Four Sixes cowboy Tres Campbell breaks down his gear

“Most every day I’m on a horse at some point. I’ve got a bunch of young horses in my string and you need to be on them every day to keep them going along.”

Four Sixes cowboy True Burson breaks down his gear.

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How to easily make your own mecate reins.

Chance Hays NFR MGM

This cowboy artist is equally devoted to painting and rodeo.

If you don't have any antlers on hand, you can probably find some at your local pet store, where they're sold as chew toys for dogs.

Turn souvenirs from your latest hunt into a rustic, custom scarf slide.

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How the Western industry is stepping up to honor and serve our nation's veterans.

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Learn how to fold a bedroll right!

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The goods and gear of a rodeo pickup man.

Building the Future

With these talented young gear makers, all under the age of 35, the future of traditional cowboy arts is in good hands.

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Beautiful gear for the working cowboy and his horse.

This custom-shaped, handmade 1000X felt hat is built to last. Made of specially blended Portuguese beaver and mink (color pictured: natural), this hat comes with a 4-inch brim finished with a 14K-gold buckle set on a self band. Best for: Living the legacy $2,500, 817-625-6650, americanhat.net

Learn about cowboy hat legend and lore!

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This cowgirl farrier explains what's in her gear bag.

Credit: Scott Slusher "I’m a pretty basic kind of guy. I don’t use my bronc halter every day, of course, but my saddle, spurs, boots, and leggings I use just about every day. I just punch cows and live on cheap wages, but it’s a livelihood."

A ranch bronc rider's gear.

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From no-frills to fancy, these scarf slides make a statement.

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Mecate maker Gloria Keys puts a bright twist on a traditional craft.

Credit: Roy Rogers saddle display courtesy of Tom Harrower Roy Rogers's favorite plastic saddle sold for $50,000 at a Christie's auction in 2010.

The rise and fall of plastic saddles