August 31, 2023
Emily Stephens has a few hats on these days, but of those hats, shaping them is by far her favorite one to wear. She is one of the few female hat shapers in the nation. “It’s a dying art and there aren’t many of us left,” she said. She learned…
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August 3, 2023
Mackenzie Geesen is proud to be chosen as an American Hat ambassador. “I will be encouraging to the younger people and set an example. This will be part of my life for a long time, so I take pride in what I’m doing every day.” Mackenzie Geesen has been involved…
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June 26, 2023
[ “He’s an old man trapped in a little kid’s body,” - Gizmo McCracken of his grandson, Bronc Evans. ] “In the rope horse world, you have to get your name out there so people will want you to train their horses,” said 13-year-old Bronc Evans. “I want to get…
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June 2, 2023
Jeff Askey is part of the American Hat team because he believes in the core values of the company. “The whole company is based in American values. From the bottom to the top of the company, everyone is someone you want to be involved with. All the core values you…
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May 2, 2023
Baylee will be responsible for overseeing the company’s social media strategy, developing engaging content, and managing American Hat Company’s social media presence. Baylee joins American Hat Company from Outlaw Equine, where she worked for several years in all facets of the clinic including social media and marketing. “I did lots…
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March 24, 2023
Haven Meged has visions beyond rodeo. He recently won $150,000 in one week with his futurity horses. “Eventually that is what we will do,” said the tie down roper from Stephenville, Texas. His plan is to continue to make a name for himself and his horses. Haven is no stranger…
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February 28, 2023
7x World Champion Bull Rider, Sage Kimzey, was forced into taking time off last year when a recurring left shoulder issue finally took its toll. On June 10, with more than $115,000 amassed for the season and sitting in the No. 3 position, Sage got bucked off Pete Carr Pro…
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January 19, 2023
Daniel became an American Hat ambassador his 8th grade year at Nationals. “I went to their booth to get a new straw hat,” he said. Daniel has been wearing an American hat since he was 8. “As soon as I could wear a good hat, it was an American.” He…
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November 17, 2022
“The day to day philosophy of this company is what keeps me here. They truly look at every one that works here as family and there’s not much of that left today.” Stan Redding was raised in Winnsboro Texas. “When I was a kid in grade school the population was…
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October 20, 2022
Tuf Cooper has been an American Hat endorsee for years. “American Hat believed in me since day one. Just to be part of the legacy and be able to represent Keith Maddox and for them to believe in me was huge. It’s easy for me to ride for their brand;…
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August 18, 2022
“My first hat was an American. I’ve always been particular about how I looked and that’s where it started – they are definitely family members at this point for me. They have a great product and have helped me progress and connect with other people.” Click Thompson grew up in…
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June 23, 2022
Amberley Snyder is living proof of Positive Times, the tagline of American Hat. “To me it’s the lifestyle –the people who are constantly looking to improve themselves and the world around them. That’s the group that makes up American Hat. I want to grow with them, and I’m thrilled to…
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