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There’s no doubt about it, we are smack dab in the middle of the fashion age. And that’s even true when it comes to chaps. No longer just boring brown, chaps can be made in any number of colors to complement what your intention may be while wearing them. If you plan to use your chaps for the purpose in which they were originally designed riding horses then you may want to consider some colors that will suit your horse’s coloring as well as your own!If you happen to ride a sorrel or chestnut horse (that’s a red head for those non-horsey people), some popular color options in the chap department are rich earth tones such as caramel, butter, chocolate, or sand.If you’re riding a horse that falls into the categories of silver, blue roan, or grey, you might consider making the bold move in some jewel colored chaps like magenta, purple, or garnet.If you want just one pair of chaps that can work with a mixture of horse colors (should you be fortunate enough to own more than one trusty steed), (more…)

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If you want to settle down in front of a warm winter fire this winter and learn more about the history of the chap-wearing cowboy, following is a list of suggested reading that might just keep you entertained! Cowboy Gear: A Photographic Portrayal of the Early Cowboys and Their Equipment (David AR. Stoecklein) is described as a “magnificent, full color documentary of our Western heritage, including saddles, spurs, boots, hats, and attitude. Cowboy Gear shows artifacts and collectibles from 1860 to 1920 as they were actually used by their original owners — it’s a true look into the daily lives of the men who settled the West.” One reviewer of the book commented that it “captures the true essence of the west.”Bandannas, Chaps, and Ten-gallon Hats: Life in the Old West (Bobbie Kalman) provides uses for bandannas and explains why hats are described as gallons along with photos illustrating the clothing worn by men and women cowhands. Recommended for young readers. Cowboys & the Trappings of the Old West (William Manns) is a pictorial celebration of the old time buckaroo. The cowboys’ colorful story and history are graphically presented in this epic narrative. For the first time, his saddles, chaps, spurs, and other tools of the trade are presented in a carefully crafted portrait. Tribute is given to the artisans and craftsmen who fashioned the cowboy’s unique outfit including his chaps!

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