Gear

From the very beginning of their creation, saddles have been decorated with embellishments to show off wealth, status, and personality.

The artistry of Garcia bits and spurs is kept alive at a famous Elko saddlery.

An all-American innovation, the pickup truck gave ranchers another trusted and versatile workhorse on the range.

To honor the companies that invest in America, we gathered all the great products we''re longing for now—from boots and hats to jeans, buckles, and shirts. Put your money where your heart is: Buy "Made in the U.S.A.!"

Legendary figures of the Old West, from Sam Houston to Charles Goodnight, loom large in Texas mythology. But there’s something more that puts the Lone Star State—El Paso and Mercedes, in particular—on the global map. Cowboy boots.

This master boot maker works in the “Amarillo” style.

The hat designs of Kaci Riggs combine classic Western style with runway chic.

Spurs, in all shapes and sizes, have long been essential to Western horsemen.

Sometimes the stories from behind the scenes are as interesting as the movies themselves.

It’s rare that a rancher rides his property without some means of varmint control, and recreational shooting is more popular than ever. We tested and reviewed 12 handpicked firearms—a broad blend of old and new—all with Western flair.

Hansen Wheel and Wagon Shop (605-996-8754,hansenwheel.com) in Letcher, S.D., custom builds and repairs wagons, buggies, and coaches.

Resourceful cowboys don’t let twisted metal slow them down.

Owner Trent Johnson elevates artistry and craftsmanship of custom cowboy hats.

Cowgirl Tuff has grown from its humble beginnings into one of the fastest growing Western businesses around.