Cowboy's Trappings

You can tell a cowhand by his trappings Head to toe. He’s not a drugstore cowboy who tries to fool you, though. His boots are manly footwear and they’re pointed at the toe. They’re made to fit a stirrup and show the way to go. The boot tops climb toward his knees and turn back thorns and fangs. Their soles are smooth and scoot on floors where he dances as he "sangs". He cleans them both fore he steps inside so he won’t make a mess. But I don’t think he takes them off even when he’s at rest. His jeans are straight cut at the leg and stop atop his spurs. His chaps protect his jeans and legs from abuse that often occurs when his mount maneuvers the heavy mesquite To turn a cow around. And if you check his pockets a wallet won’t be found. Instead you’ll see a circle worn where a can of snuff is bound. He wears a plain old leather belt and the buckle’s just as simple. His trophies are in a trunk, at rest. to win them all was ample. His long sleeve shirt is made of cotton. He wears it no matter the season. If you go to church on Sunday morn', there’s a white one for that reason. A cowboy wears a hat for a crown. It’s a signature of his character. And, if he ever lays it down, it's best for you if you leave it there. Yes, a cowhand has a certain look. You can tell by the way he dresses. Those drugstore boys are too flashy, their hair in those beauty shop tresses. They can dress like a cowhand, but still, when you look them both in the eye you’ll know which one is the cowhand. Just gaze into his eyes and see why.