CELL PHONE: Cowboy rain gear

Tuesday 17 July 2012

Cowboy rain gear

Designed by CuChullaine O’Reilly, the Long Rider hat is a modification of the Chasseur African hat favoured by 19th century travellers in Africa. This high-quality felt hat sports a slightly down turned 4¼ inch brim so as to provide maximum protection from the sun. It is whisky coloured, so as not to show dirt during a rigorous journey. A wide cloth hat band absorbs sweat on the outside, while the Long Rider’s name is stamped inside on the leather hat band to deter theft. Unlike horsehair, which is very scratchy, the extra-long leather stampede string is very soft and includes a carefully woven slip knot so as to keep the hat securely fastened either during a gallop or in the course of an emergency.

The workmanship throughout is excellent. Every hat is handmade, personally guaranteed and can be shipped worldwide. The result is a hat which is not only worthy of admiration and respect, more importantly, it will withstand the challenges found on horseback in jungles, deserts, steppes and mountains. Thus, the Guild would like to thank the owners of the Montana Peaks Hat Company for helping our organization create an item which is of great importance to the international equestrian travel community