Western chaps come in two distinct styles: Shotgun Chaps and Chinks. Each type of western chaps has characteristics that may make one style better suited to your needs. Regardless of the style you choose, you can be assured that all of our chaps are handmade from beautiful, supple leather that will last a lifetime with the proper care.

Shotgun Western Chaps
Shotgun western chaps are full length, completely covering your leg from upper thigh to heel. They are secured down each side with a full length brass zipper. Shotgun chaps provide you with full protection from inclement weather, trees and brush. They are typically preferred by cowboys and trail riders in cooler climates, in areas where brush thickets are dense and potentially damaging or in areas highly populated with rattlesnakes. Shotgun chaps also give the rider a little more grip in the saddle, providing some added security.

Chinks Style Western Chaps
Western chinks are a style of chaps generally preferred by people in warm climates or by those needing to perform tasks requiring upper leg protection and greater freedom of movement, such a fence repair, shoeing or branding. Chinks are slightly-below-knee length chaps and typically fringed. They are generally secured behind your upper thigh by buckles and straps. Chinks leave your lower leg free, allowing you to easily bend and kneel. They do protect the rider's leg from precipitation while seated in the saddle, and water will usually run off the fringe, keeping even most of the the lower leg dry.

We have a great selection of western tack consignment including Chaps, Shotguns and Chinks. Visit us in store or shop online!