Cowboy Chaps "Western Leather Shotgun"

Cowboy Chaps "Western Leather Shotgun"

Cowboy Chaps:Rodeo chap styles vary from event to event, region to region. They also differ according to their purpose, whether for work, show, or pleasure. The main types of rodeo chaps are shotgun, batwings, angora and chinks.

Cowboy Chaps

Shotgun chaps are used often in horse shows. They are pulled on like trousers and have no snaps or rings. Often they have zippers that run the length of the leg. Batwings have big flaps of leather; they are the ones most often seen at rodeos. They often have snaps and rings to fasten them on. Angora chaps are simply chaps covered with angora; they are used for warmth in the northern states like Wyoming and Montana. Chinks are short chaps that come just past the knee. They originated in California and are usually fringed.

When you choose a pair of western leather chaps to buy, keep in mind that top grain leather is usually stronger than suede. Metallic leathers have a topcoat to create the metallic finish which makes the leather stiffer. If you need to move better, get top grain leather instead of a metallic finish.

Our basic shotgun chap is made from the same 5-6 ounce leather as our chinks and other chaps. It offers softness and durability. The legs are fastened with superior quality brass zippers and have a reinforced upper leg. They come standard with a chap leather top yoke or shield and the back belt is made from rolled and stitched leather which is laced on in V-braid fashion.
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Cowboy Chaps

Small (Hip) 30-34 Upper Thigh 21-23 Inseam 30-34
Medium (Hip) 34-38 Upper Thigh 23-25 Inseam 30-34
Large (Hip) 38-42 Upper Thigh 25-27 Inseam 30-34

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