May 21, 2003 - Bailey Hat Company of Fort Worth, Texas, has become a National Reined Cow Horse Association Corporate Partner and is the Official Cowboy Hat of the NRCHA.

According to NRCHA Sponsor Committee Chairman, Carol Rose the company will receive exposure at all NRCHA produced events and through the NRCHA's publication, Stock Horse News.

"We're thrilled to have Bailey Hat Company come on board as a Corporate Partner," stated Rose. "Bailey Hat Company has been in business for over 80 years, and offers the finest in western, dress, casual and outdoor hats. Their hats are already worn by some of our top riders and trainers, so this is a great partnership!"

Each Bailey hat is crafted to the same superior standards for workmanship, quality and style as those established by founder George Bailey when the company began. In 1987, Bailey Hat Company became a division of the Bollman Hat Company, the largest and oldest continually operating hat company in the United States. For information on Bailey Hats, visit www.baileyhats.com.

The National Reined Cow Horse Association, the governing body of cow horse competition, is responsible for promoting the sport, insuring high standards of competition and educating members and the public about the history and tradition of the cow horse.

Through the support of a Corporate Partner family that includes Bailey Hat Company, Classic Equine, Bayer Corporation, Cinch, Inc., MD Barns, Platinum Performance, Inc., Nutrena, Skyline Silversmiths, Sundowner Trailers, Western Horseman magazine, Quarter Horse News magazine, the Reno Hilton, horsecentral.com, Rios of Mercedes, Bob's Custom Saddles, and the Silver Legacy, the association works to keep the vaquero tradition alive in today’s equine industry.

For information on the National Reined Cow Horse Association, call 580-759-4949 or visit the NRCHA Official Web Site at www.nrcha.com.