In our last post, we covered how to care for your riding boots. But what if you need a pair in the first place? Or need to replace a worn-out pair? How do you know which boots to buy? Lucky for you, we have some answers on how to find the best boots for you. [...]
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Caring for Your Riding Boots
Posted in Boots & Hats on January 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After you’ve been out for a few rides, you may notice that your boots need some TLC. They’re dirty, have lost their shine and may even be beginning to smell a bit. Here are some tips for keeping your boots in tiptop shape. When you’re out grooming, or cleaning or mucking out stall, use a [...]
Hat Shaping and Etiquette Tips
Posted in Boots & Hats on December 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Finally, we’re going to look at hat shaping and hat etiquette to wrap up our series on hat care. HAT SHAPING You can bring your hat into us and have on of our Master Hatters shape your hat for you. Fur Felt hats may be reshaped using steam from your teakettle. Apply a light coat [...]
Posted in Boots & Hats on December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Keeping your hat clean will help keep it looking its best. Of course, you can always bring your western hat to Hawkeye Tack & Western Wear to have one of our hat pros clean and shape it for you. We can also advise you on most questions you have on your new hat. Here are [...]
Posted in Boots & Hats on December 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Proper care will greatly increase the life and enjoyment of your new hat. In this post, which is the first of a series, we will cover Fit, Hat Care, and Storage. FIT Generally your western hat should be worn ½” above your ears, however we believe that your hat should be worn how it feels [...]
