What is the string on a cowboy hat called?

Stampede straps, or bonnet strings, are decorated strips of leather that going around the back of the hat, through holes behind the ears, and around the neck. The purpose is to keep a cowboy’s hat on as he rides trail.

Where do stampede strings go?

Below are three basic ways to attach a stampede string:

The Wrap Around. Insert an eyelet in the hat where the brim is closest to the crown.
The Cotter Pin. Using cotter pins, attached the stampede strap under the sweatband just in front of the ears.
The Buck (Named after legendary horseman Buck Brannaman)

Did cowboy hats have strings?

Bonnet strings have dated back to the days of the Texas vaqueros and Californios. Cowboys have left behind many written accounts of using strings to prevent losing their sombreros, especially in windy weather or when doing some hard riding. They tucked these strings inside their hat when they weren’t needed.

How do Cowboys keep their hats on?

Use bobby pins. An accessible and affordable way to keep your hat on your head is to use bobby pins. By clipping them to your hair and then inserting the into the band of your hat, you may be able to keep your hat in place without anyone knowing your secret.

How do Cowboys keep their hats on while riding?

5. Use bobby pins. An accessible and affordable way to keep your hat on your head is to use bobby pins. By clipping them to your hair and then inserting the into the band of your hat, you may be able to keep your hat in place without anyone knowing your secret.

Why are there strings on hats?

What is cowboy hat etiquette?

Some standard, base-line points of etiquette:

Any time you enter a building, the hat should come off.
If it is an informal occasion you may put it back on but for a formal occasion it should stay off.
When sitting down at a table for a meal, the hat should come off unless there is nowhere to safely lay the hat.