| Most of us watched a lot of television when we | | | | lanterns, and woodcarvings add character and |
| were growing up. Many of us dreamed of being a | | | | charm. |
| doctor, or an astronaut, or a soldier. Some of us | | | | Western apparel remains eternally popular |
| even dreamed of being an American Indian, but | | | | because of its practicality and the functionality of |
| almost everyone dreams of being a cowboy or a | | | | the style and materials used. Western apparel is |
| cowgirl at one time or another. Back in the early | | | | rugged and durable, and it simply looks really good |
| 1980s the movie "Urban Cowboy" brought | | | | when you're wearing it! Western riding show |
| western apparel to a new level of popularity. It | | | | apparel is more expensive than most other types |
| seemed like at every corner, store windows | | | | of Western apparel, because it is more specific |
| were filled with cowboy boots, hats, shirts, chaps, | | | | and enhances the showmanship and routines a |
| and even saddles and tack. | | | | horse and rider are performing. |
| To many people, being a cowboy is a way of life. | | | | Have you ever looked at all the detail on a good |
| Even home decor has taken on the Cowboy | | | | pair of cowboy boots? It's truly amazing what |
| Western theme. Leather couches, plaid blankets | | | | artisans can do with leather! Cowboy boots come |
| fashioned after saddle blankets, antler chandeliers, | | | | in many different styles and are made by several |
| and much more are commonly available to give | | | | top-notch manufacturers for people of all walks |
| your living room that Western appeal. Western | | | | of life. Presidents and movie stars have worn |
| style furniture is often made of reclaimed teak, | | | | cowboy boots! They are comfortable, durable, |
| and may be found in the form of living room, | | | | stylish and designed with safety and protection in |
| dining room, bedroom, and even patio furniture. | | | | mind. |
| If you are a true cowboy at heart, or just love | | | | Speaking of detail, when was the last time you |
| the style, you can fill your home with lots of | | | | looked at a saddle? Saddles have to be strong, |
| Western trinkets, gadgets, and accessories, too. | | | | durable, stable, and be comfortable for the rider |
| Many vacation and weekend cabins in | | | | as well as the horse. There are two types of |
| mountainous areas, such as the Smokies, the | | | | saddles (Western and English) but the two do not |
| Sierra Nevadas and the Rockies use Western | | | | intermix when it comes to riding styles. Each has |
| decor to give that certain rustic getaway feel to | | | | its own features and options, so it's possible to |
| the properties. Lofts, stone fireplaces, broad | | | | get a saddle for your equine companion with the |
| wood beams and open rafters make up the | | | | exact features you are looking for. |
| structure, while bulky wooden furniture with rich | | | | Whether you're a true cowboy or a weekend |
| colors such as reds, golds and greens often make | | | | wannabe, cowboy boots and Western apparel can |
| up the plaid or patterned fabrics that cover the | | | | easily have a place in your life. And for riders and |
| cushions and window treatments to add warmth | | | | ranchers, boots hats, chaps, saddles and tack are |
| and color. Large comfy pillows and throws, | | | | household words. |