When it comes to country music, almost anything goes. From anthems about partying in the hot summer sun to ballads recalling lost love, country music is about as diverse as they come. True country fans know that, whether is tractor-pulling honky-tonk or country-pop, all good country music follows a formula.
Watch a couple music videos and you’ll instantly see what I mean. No matter what the song is about, nearly every country video features a pair of cowboy boots, a cowboy hat and a shot or two of a guitar-playing lead singer in a grassy field. Some music videos are set in saddlery shops, or feature horses. After all, nothing goes with a cowboy hat and boots like horseback riding.
If you’re interested in country-ifying yourself, you need get the accessories listed above, as well as a few others depending on your level of commitment. All good country fans own a great pair of cowboy boots. But not all country fans know how to ride a horse. Whether you’d prefer a horse saddle or you really want to make yourself a cowboy, knowing how to ride a horse separates the cowboys from the cowmen.
So the next time you’re in your favorite bar listening to those country crooners, brag to the guy next to you about your horseback riding abilities and watch as you rise in the ranks of true country fans.