How did men and women keep their hats on when riding fast or in high wind?
Kenneth Williams
Deer Park, Texas
Those wide-brimmed hats could be difficult. The most effective way was to use a “Stampede String” to keep their hat on their head. They would punch a hole on each side of the crown and tie it under their chin. If they had a large, wide rag they could lay it across the crown and tie it under their chin. It’s also good to have a hat that fits snugly. We’ve found keeping your chin
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