American Hat Company The Official Cowboy Hat Of The National Little Britches Rodeo Association

BOWIE, Texas, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- American Hat Company is proud to announce it is the official cowboy hat of The National Little Britches Rodeo Association, NLBRA.

The partnership kicks off with The National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals, July 21^st_ 26^th  in Pueblo, Colorado. The NLBRA has over 300 rodeos throughout the year across the United States. The National Little Britches Rodeo Association promotes the sport of rodeo and young people ages 5-18 fulfilling their dreams of becoming a World Champion.

"We are proud to announce our partnership with American Hat Company," said Kimber Solberg, NLBRA Executive Director. "It's always a plus when the NLBRA partners with the best companies in the world, and American Hat Company is a proven leader in the western industry. We are excited to work with American Hat Company to grow this industry through more rodeo opportunities for kids ages 5-18."

"When Kimber Solberg from the NLBRA contacted us we were excited to partner with them and invest in the future stars of the sport of rodeo," said Keith Mundee, President of American Hat Company. "The young fashion forward kids in the sport of rodeo have adopted American Hat as their brand and we are very happy to support them and the NLBRA." To follow American Hat Company or more information go to facebook.com/American Hat Company, Twitter@americanhatcomp. Instagram@americanhatco or www.americanhat.net

About American Hat Company
Founded in 1915 in Houston, Texas, the brand has grown to a world known cowboy hat preferred by rodeo champions, working cowboys, ranchers and Texas lawmen.  American Hat Company is an innovator in the western industry and has been credited with developing the "open crown" concept. The company will celebrate 100 years of producing the very best quality felt and straw hats in 2015.  American Hat Company also partners with Tuf Cooper to make a signature series of Tuf Cooper straws and felts. Tuf Cooper is the sport of rodeo's youngest millionaire. American Hat Company is located in Bowie Texas and owned by Keith and Susan Maddox.  American Hat Company is the "The Professional Cowboys Choice."

About The National Little Britches Rodeo Association
The NLBRA, was founded in 1952, it is the only association in the world to offer rodeo competition for kids ages 5-18. The NLBRA has grown to a national association that franchises more than 300 NLBRA rodeos across the United States, boasting a contestant membership from more than 25 states. The 2014 NLRBA Finals will take place July 21-26, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado and is expected to feature more than 900 rodeo athletes working to win a world championship and a portion of the more than $280,000 prize package that's up for grabs. For more information please go to, www.nlbra.com or facebook.com/National Little Britches Rodeo Association.

SOURCE American Hat Company