In order to fully understand all the terminology and styles the western Chap represents, you must first study the history behind them. There are names for the cut and style of chaps according to the usage and the time period you are talking about.
The first type of Chaperajos were the Armas. Chaperajos (leg of armor or later meant to be leather britches) were invented by the Spanish who settled Mexico. You must picture two large slabs of leather much like a flat pair of batwings tied to the saddle. These wings were draped across the legs while riding through tough brush, but when not in use were laid under the riders legs. These were made from heavy buffalo hide or thick cowhide.
The Mexicans cowboy's called vaqueros wore the first leather breaches called Armitas in the early 1800's. These leggings were made from wild animal hides, calfskin, deer, lion and goat. They were attached to a belt at the waist and wrapped around the riders legs with leather bindings. These were typically short, only coming to just below the knee.
The early Texas cowboys designed the first full length complete leather britches which by the 1870's were called Shotguns, because the pants had no seat and resembled a double-barrel shotgun. The plain leggings that had no fringe or conchos were called Closed Legs. By the 1880's some chap makers were making two pieced chaps that were lased up the front, with a square waistband. At the turn of the century the waistband was curved or contoured. The 1900's add zippers. Most of the modern shotguns are made with zippers for a tighter more tailored fit.
With the coming of the Wild West Shows and rodeos came the introduction of the Batwing Chap. These chaps had wide leather wings that flapped around freely which is why they called them Batwing. The first style was the step-into type, then later they were changed to the open legged style that buckled or snapped into place. The Batwings are some of the most decorated variety of the square waisted rodeo style chap with liver studs and conchos, fancy stitching and hand tooling and bright colors. The were personalized by each rider.
In the late 1880's, the Angoras or Woollies were introduced. The northern climates appreciated the warmth and the water repellent qualities of the Woollies. They were made of mountain lion, leopard, angora goats, bear, buffalo, dog and even seal with the fur left on. Any animal with hair would do the job.
Chinks, are similar to chaps, but shorter, typically hitting the rider just below the knee but above the ankle. They are secured by snaps, zippers, buckles or other forms of fasteners stopping above the back of the knee. Chinks are more free-moving for the working cowboy and cooler in the summer. The fringe on chinks run longer than chaps, giving them the appearance of being longer than they are.
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Flashy used leather western horse headstall bridle w/silver buckles tips conchos | US $41.00 | 39m |
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Set of 2 Bright Silver Berry Conchos With Red/clear Crystals 1 3/4" Headstall | US $14.75 | 2h 28m |
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BIG Silver Gold Guns Concho Conchcos 2 inch SASS Cowboy | US $23.95 | 3h 59m |
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Swarovski Rhinestone Concho Bridle Set - Yellow & Black - Stunning! | US $30.00 | 4h 7m |
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PINK! Barrel Change Tool Set for your Bond Arms Derringer | US $14.99 | 11h 38m |
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NEW HORSE SHOE 1" STAINLESS STEEL SILVER CONCHOS DESIGNED BY JEREMIAH WATT- | US $6.55 | 16h |
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Vtg Silver Mesa Sterling Silver Overlay Half Moon Conchos for Show Halter | US $30.00 | 22h 22m |
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Vtg Silver Mesa Sterling Silver Overlay Concho/Buckle Tip for Show Halter | US $34.00 | 22h 45m |
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Large Engraved Sterling Silver Plated Saddle Corner Plate Trim Pair | US $21.95 | 23h 5m |
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Cowgirl With Pistol Gun Conchos (2)Tack Headstall | US $17.95 | 23h 43m |
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Gambler Conchos (2) Skull Crossed Pistols 1.25" | US $15.95 | 23h 54m |
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Tan COB Ferruled 3 Pc 2 Ear Bridle Breast Collar Set | US $55.00 | 1d 2m |
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Gambler Concho Skull Crossed Pistols 1.75" | US $10.75 | 1d 3m |
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Gambler Concho Skull Crossed Pistols 1.75" | US $10.50 | 1d 4m |
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Set of 4 Star Berry Conchos With Swarovski Crystals 1 1/4" Headstall Cowgirl | US $15.75 | 1d 5m |
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50 Spikes Screwback Spikes 1" Metal Punk Spikes Studs | US $15.88 | 1d 19m |
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100 Screwback Spikes 1/2" Punk Spike Brass leathercraft black | US $16.88 | 1d 24m |
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3D Star Conchos With Red Crystals 1 1/2" Headstall Western | US $10.95 | 1d 48m |
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Weaver Brand 3/8" Bit end conchos lot 6 Free Shipping | US $11.95 | 1d 4h 51m |
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Silver and Gold Filigree 1 1/2 in Cross Concho Conchos | US $18.95 | 1d 10h 31m |
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1 Cowboy Square Silver Gold Berry Star Concho Conchos | US $14.95 | 1d 10h 53m |
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Frank Sinatra - Screen Sinatra (CD 1998) | US $1.57 | 1d 14h 4m |
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Pair of GOLD and SILVER Berry Horseshoe CONCHOS Chicago SCREW Back 1.25" L@@K | US $8.95 | 1d 18h 23m |
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Pair of GOLD and SILVER Berry CONCHOS Chicago SCREW Back 1.25" Classic STYLING! | US $6.95 | 1d 20h 25m |
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Pair of GOLD & SILVER Berry Square CONCHOS Chicago SCREW back 1" in Size L@@K! | US $8.95 | 1d 20h 26m |
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DEER SKIN/COWHIDE CROSSBODY PURSE WITH CONCHOS-HANDLACED | US $49.99 | 1d 20h 44m |
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The Complete Capitol Singles Collection [Box] by Frank Sinatra (CD) | US $17.83 | 1d 21h 53m |
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Set 3 Stainless Steel Conchos 1-1/4 inch Pan Head Motorcycle Chicago Screws WOW | US $8.00 | 1d 21h 59m |
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CUSTOM WEAVER CRYSTAL SENSATION HEADSTALL REINS PRETTY IN PINK RHINESTONE CONCHO | US $45.00 | 1d 23h 48m |
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NWT CUSTOM WEAVER CRYSTAL SENSATIONS HEADSTALL REINS COLOR OF MONEY CONCHO | US $31.00 | 2d |
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Vintage NEW solid STERLING SILVER Saddle SCREWs 6 for 1 LAST SET BEAUTIFUL | US $32.00 | 2d 33m |
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Western Equestrian Cowboy Decor Set of 6 1 1/2" Silver Star Engraved Conchos | US $19.95 | 2d 2h 15m |
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Western Decor 6 Sunrise Silver Star Concho 1 1/8" | US $18.95 | 2d 2h 16m |
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Western (6) Silver Star Berry Border Conchos 1 1/4 " | US $15.95 | 2d 2h 16m |
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Western Antiqued Silver Crystal Flower 3/4" Concho's 6 | US $23.95 | 2d 2h 17m |
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Western Equestriean Cowboy Decor Bright Silver Cross 1 1/4" Conchos Set of 6 | US $19.95 | 2d 2h 20m |
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Western Equesstrian Decor Black Copper Berries 1" Square Conchos Set of 6 | US $19.95 | 2d 2h 22m |
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Western Equestrian Cowboy Decor Antique Silver Berries 1" Sq. Conchos Set of 6 | US $19.95 | 2d 2h 23m |
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Western Cowboy Equestrian Decor Engraved Black Copper Set of 6 Conchos 1" | US $17.95 | 2d 2h 25m |
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Western Equestrian Cowboy Decor Set of 6 Engraved Gold Rope Border 1" Conchos | US $18.95 | 2d 2h 26m |
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Western Equestrian Black Copper Barrel Racer Set of 6 1-1/4" Berry Conchos | US $19.95 | 2d 2h 29m |
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BROWBAND HEADSTALL REINS HAIR ON INLAY DARK OIL HORSE TACK NEW WESTERN | US $59.99 | 2d 5h 21m |
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1 1/4 INCH SILVER GOLD HORSEHEAD CONCHOS CHICAGO SCREW NEW BELT BRIDLE | US $5.99 | 2d 6h 4m |
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1 1/4 INCH ANTIQUE GOLD HORSESHOE CONCHOS CHICAGO SCREW NEW BELT BRIDLE | US $5.99 | 2d 6h 17m |
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1 1/4 INCH SILVER WITH GOLD HORSESHOE CONCHOS CHICAGO SCREW NEW BELT BRIDLE | US $5.99 | 2d 6h 24m |
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1 1/4 INCH ANTIQUE GOLD BULLRIDER CONCHOS CHICAGO SCREW NEW BELT BRIDLE | US $5.99 | 2d 6h 38m |
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1 1/4 INCH SILVER GOLD BULLRIDER CONCHOS CHICAGO SCREW NEW BELT BRIDLE | US $5.99 | 2d 6h 40m |
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Sinatra at the Movies by Frank Sinatra 2 copies (CD, Apr-2008, Capitol) NEW | US $7.99 | 2d 9h 55m |
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1 inch lavender crystal conchos (set of 10) w/chicago screws | US $26.00 | 2d 10h 36m |
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Texas star emerald crystal conchos (set of 10) w/chicago screws | US $26.00 | 2d 10h 38m |
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2 sets of Texas star, crystal conchos, w/ chicago screws ( total of 4) | US $15.00 | 2d 10h 39m |
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1 inch red/clear crystal conchos (set of 8) w/chicago screws | US $24.00 | 2d 10h 43m |
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1 inch clear crystal conchos (set of 8) w/chicago screws | US $27.99 | 2d 14h 12m |
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Silver Heart Conchos With Red Crystals 1" Headstall Cowgirl | US $10.75 | 2d 15h 29m |
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Copper Berry Cross Conchos 1" Headstall Western | US $8.25 | 2d 15h 33m |
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NEW WESTERN ENGRAVED SILVER PLATED CONCHO TRIM BAR-SADDLE/BRIDLE/HALTER/BELT/ECT | US $9.99 | 2d 15h 55m |
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NEW SET OF JEREMIAH WATT DESIGN SILVER STAINLESS CONCHOS & BUCKLES | US $19.95 | 2d 16h 40m |
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Red Leather Silver Concho Draft Size Bridle Horse Tack Equine | US $29.00 | 2d 18h 7m |
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WESTERN BRIDLE W/ RAWHIDE TRIM AND HORSE HAIR TASSELS BIT INCLUDED | US $30.00 | 2d 21h 30m |
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Sinatra in Hollywood 1940-1964 Box Set Frank Sinatra CD Jun-2002, 6 Discs | US $38.00 | 2d 22h 26m |