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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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Typically when one hears the word “chaps” the mind rushes back to the days of the cowboy out on the trail roping cattle, weathering the elements, or just trying to earn an honest day’s wages.And while those images would be pretty spot on, there are some images that are not quite as common.Surprisingly, riders who ride horses in the English style of riding (opposed to the classically western-saddled theme) also wear chaps. (more…)

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