Boots you won't see everywhere
Full-quill ostrich, python, and pirarucu sitting right next to everyday work leather. Square toe to snip toe, Tanner Mark to Old West.
Hats shaped & sized by hand — while you wait
Hat ShapingChatsworth, Georgia · Western Wear & Tack
FamilyOwned.Head to Boots.
Tex Ruiz stocks the boots, hats, and denim he'd wear himself — from everyday leather to full-quill ostrich — right here on US-76 in Chatsworth.
- Hours
- Tue–Fri 11–6 · Sat 10–3 · Sun & Mon Closed
- Call
- (762) 410-9316
The Merchandise Wall
Walk the floor from boot heel to hat brim
Shopping is in-store only — come try it on, get sized and get an honest opinion.
Boots
Ostrich, python, pirarucu, and everyday leather
In store
Denim
Wrangler, Cinch, Kimes Ranch, and Ariat — men's, women's, and kids
In store
Men's Western Wear
Pearl snaps, prints, vests, and jackets
In store
Women's Western Wear
Blouses, dresses, denim, and layers
In storeWhat's happening in the store
More than a place to buy boots.
Real, personal service
Hats steamed and shaped, boots tried on, sizing sorted — and honest opinions included, no pressure.
Take the Reins on the Road
The Take the Reins mobile store brings a rolling shop of boots, hats, and western wear straight to rodeos, festivals, fairs, and private events across North Georgia.
Book the mobile storeHats shaped and sized in storeExotic skins: ostrich, python, pirarucuNew arrivals posted on Facebook firstFamily owned and operated
Chatsworth, Georgia
Find us on US-76
Easy parking, friendly help and plenty to try on. Pull in and take a look around.
Friday and Saturday hours may be affected by off-site events. Check Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates.
Meet the Owner
Owned and run by Tex Ruiz
Tex Ruiz opened Take the Reins to give North Georgia real western wear without the long drive. Seven years in — through a lost job the day before the grand opening and a shutdown that nearly closed the doors — the store is still here because customers became friends.
Walk in and Tex is the one who greets you, fits your boots, and shapes your hat — and you'll see him at rodeos and events across the region with the Take the Reins mobile store.