How to Put on a Cowboy Collar

A cowboy collar is a piece of football equipment that places a tubed foam pad behind the helmet to support the neck during tackles or hits. The cowboy collar prevents your neck from whipping back when getting hit to reduce the force of hyperextension or whiplash. The cowboy collar is worn underneath your shoulder pads and is attached to your body using adjustable straps to fit your exact body size.

Instructions

    • 1

      Place the cowboy collar over your head and shoulders. Adjust the placement of the cowboy collar to ensure the collar is centered around your neck.

    • 2

      Place your arms through the slots on the sides and through the straps. Make sure the straps lay directly on your shoulders.

    • 3

      Tighten the horizontal straps of the cowboy collar. Hold the plastic buckle with one hand and use the other to pull on the loose end of the strap to tighten the straps holding the collar and the reinforcement straps to your body.