Western, anyone?

[Stringmaster]

I've watched several of his clinics and have the DVDs as well. Riding one was an incredible experience, but almost overwhelming. Everything he says, everything he points out that other riders were doing was valuable and worth remembering, but it's hard to watch everyone else and work your own horse at the same time. You just knew you were missing something important while focusing on your own stuff, which was tough for me to adapt to at first. We got settled in though, learned a lot even if we were trying to drink from a fire hose. Maybe one day I'll get good at it.

Buckaroo today.

Yep--sometimes auditing is a better option--and cheaper! Nice lid btw!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Buckaroo today.

Nice buckaroo!
I looks brown to me... not gray...

 

[Michael R.]

Nice buckaroo!
I looks brown to me... not gray...

I bet it's Granite , they seem to change colors to me depending on the light .

 

[RJR]

I bet it's Granite , they seem to change colors to me depending on the light .

+1

 

[FedOregon]

Understood Joao--But the style works for me--with regard to both aesthetics and tradition as I embrace the Californio style of horsemanship, style, etc. I'm a hard fit in any kind of hat due to my small head, long face, etc. Proportions have to be just right or they just plain don't work. Anything with a tall crown, sloped crease ala Gus/Mix, make my face look three feet longer haha. To quote the "Hag": "I wear my own kind of hat"

I wonder how a Bowler or a Derby might work for you. You see them a lot in the old movies, even some of the old westerns.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Seeing David bring out his Bandera straw reminded me that back in the fall I picked up this old Bailey. Built on a 3-1/2 x 6" I really liked the look. It needs a little cleaning & straightening up. I'd like to change the pug to a Native American print if anyone knows of a source. I've researched how to make one but I don't think I'm domesticated enough (as Hank Jr sang, "...most of us have been penned up but I'm still runnin' wild"). If I can do that I have an imitation eagle feather for it. If not I'll probably look for a leather hatband.

 

[Stringmaster]

I wonder how a Bowler or a Derby might work for you. You see them a lot in the old movies, even some of the old westerns.

It might could work but wouldn't be "my style" for Western--now maybe as a "Blues" hat where I might wear a fedora

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Black Woomera. With a black hat & white beard something is bound to get blown out or underexposed. The charcoal gray coat is about right.

 

[T Jones]

Black Woomera. With a black hat & white beard something is bound to get blown out or underexposed. The charcoal gray coat is about right.

Looks nice, HJ.

 

[T Jones]

A little more tweaking to this crease, and on the head. Resistol Stagecoach, again...

 

[Michael R.]

A little more tweaking to this crease, and on the head. Resistol Stagecoach, again...

Looks Great TJ !!! That's a WINNER !!! Did you put the 2 ply cord on the Stagecoach ? Looks Good .

 

[T Jones]

Looks Great TJ !!! That's a WINNER !!! Did you put the 2 ply cord on the Stagecoach ? Looks Good .

Thanks, buddy. The two ply is a salvaged ribbon that DOGMAN gave me. I put it to use on this hat.

 

[BobHufford]

Black Woomera.

OK ... I'm going to have to seriously think about getting one of these during the next Everything Australian sale. Looks great on you!

 

[BobHufford]

A little more tweaking to this crease, and on the head. Resistol Stagecoach, again...

That looks great! Step away from it and go play with a different hat.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Black Woomera. With a black hat & white beard something is bound to get blown out or underexposed. The charcoal gray coat is about right.

Nice. The in-house pictures makes the exposure even worst.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

A little more tweaking to this crease, and on the head. Resistol Stagecoach, again...

Thanks looks great! Step away from it and go play with a different hat.

Same. Try a homburg.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Looks nice, HJ.

Thanks TJ. I like your Montana crease but every time I have ever put in a mule kick I end up taking it out. Just my preference but I always thought my hats looked funny from the side.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

OK ... I'm going to have to seriously think about getting one of these during the next Everything Australian sale. Looks great on you!

Thanks Bob, you would look good in one! Wore it to see my banker today, & later to Happy Hour. Remember if you want black you have to order it & wait 3 months (mine came in about 2-1/2 months) so I don't know if it qualifies for the sales or not.

 

[Michael R.]

TJ , that crease couldn't get any better , seriously . Love everything about it . It looks like Fonda's Hat Crease and Brim in My Darlin Clementine . To me anyway .

HJ , I think when EA has a Sale it's Everything , even Special Orders . I bought my Woomera on the Sale , thought about the Darker Colors , but I wanted it ASAP . So I got what was In-Stock . But you did a Fine Job on Both your Woomeras Jack ! You are probably Selling some Woomeras for Akubra !

 

[T Jones]

TJ , that crease couldn't get any better , seriously . Love everything about it . It looks like Fonda's Hat Crease and Brim in My Darlin Clementine . To me anyway .

HJ , I think when EA has a Sale it's Everything , even Special Orders . I bought my Woomera on the Sale , thought about the Darker Colors , but I wanted it ASAP . So I got what was In-Stock . But you did a Fine Job on Both your Woomeras Jack ! You are probably Selling some Woomeras for Akubra !

Thanks, buddy. I appreciate that.