Category Archives: American Hat

By Charity Pulliam/Photos Courtesy of Covy Moore Canadian tie-down roper Kyle Lucas says his relationship with American Hat Company began years before a partnership was ever discussed. For most of his career, he chose American hats on his own, believing they were the sharpest and most reliable in the industry. He wanted his appearance to  Continue Reading »

Beyond the Buckle, the Depth of Consistency By Lori Bizzell Photos courtesy of American Hat Co. In an arena where speed is celebrated and pressure is unforgiving, Riley Webb has built his career on something quieter: steadiness, not just in his hands or his timing, but in his heart. At a remarkably young age, Webb  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam | Photo by Jackie Jensen Steer wrestler Rowdy Parrott is no stranger to the ups and downs of professional rodeo. But after a strong showing at last year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the Louisiana cowboy is carried confidence — and cash — into the end of the 2025 season. “This is the  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam | Photo by Jennings Photography Nineteen-year-old Pecos Tatum might be young, but his rodeo résumé already reads like that of a seasoned pro. Hailing from La Plata, New Mexico, Tatum said he has been roping and riding nearly all his life. “Everybody in my family has always rodeoed or had something to  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam For Erda, Utah, cowboy Cooper James, rodeo has been more than just a sport — it has been a way of life. From an early age, James said he was captivated by bull riding, an obsession that grew stronger as he developed into a skilled competitor in the rodeo world.  James’ journey  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam | Photos by Jennings Photography Atlanta, Kansas, cowgirl Baylee Barker said her relationship with American Hat Company stands out as one of the defining moments of her rodeo career. Barker said it all began in an unexpected way during the National High School Finals Rodeo. “It was freshman year of nationals, I  Continue Reading »

By Charity Pulliam Mackenzie Mayes said her family has always been friends with Stan Redding, American Hat Company’s national sales manager. She said her professional relationship with the hat brand started while she was in high school. “I was at a rodeo in the stockyards in Fort Worth, and I talked with Stan while I  Continue Reading »

Photo by Click Thompson “I went into the American Hat store to buy a new hat for my first NFR breakaway in 2020,” said Shelby Meged, the 2023 National Finals Breakaway Roping (NFBR) World Champion. “That is where my relationship with them started. I partnered with them after that, and I have been with them  Continue Reading »

  “The rep stopped me and told me I would look good in an American,” Demery said. “That’s where it all started for me. The hat I was wearing before was not good at all. I did not know the difference between 10X and 100X.”   Jarvis Demery said he was introduced to quality hats  Continue Reading »

  “I have been with American since 2020,” said American Hat athlete Josie Conner. “It has been a great experience.”  “I love their hats, and the people at American are amazing,” she added. “You walk into one of their stores, and the atmosphere is unbeatable.” Iowa, Louisiana cowgirl Josie Conner is nothing short of a  Continue Reading »