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The Cowboy's Gear

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A few of the words

STETSON
John B. Stetson began crafting his iconic wide-brimmed hat in Philadelphia in 1865, designing it specifically for the demands of the American West, sun, rain, and hard riding.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
LARIAT
The word lariat comes from the Spanish 'la reata,' meaning 'the rope.' Spanish vaqueros brought both the tool and the term north into what would become cowboy country.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
CHAPS
Chaps, from the Spanish 'chaparreras', were worn over trousers to protect a rider's legs from thorny brush, rough rope, and the chafing friction of long hours in the saddle.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
CINCH
The cinch is the wide strap that holds the saddle firmly to the horse's belly. Getting it just right, tight enough to hold, not so tight as to bind, was a skill every working cowhand learned early.Find this word in the grid to read its note.

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About The Cowboy's Gear

Out on the open range, a cowboy's gear was as carefully chosen as any craftsman's tools. The saddle bore the rider through long days in the sun, while a knotted lariat could be looped and thrown with a practiced flick of the wrist. From the broad brim of the Stetson shading the eyes to the worn leather of the boots locked in the stirrups, every piece told the story of a life lived in the saddle.

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