Chaps are mainly used to add extra protection to the inner thigh and calf muscle in the legs to both prevent chaffing and sores from the saddle. Chaps also add protection to the shins and thighs from woody or spiny vegetation that would tear the jeans when horse and rider move through thick brush or cacti when chasing down livestock.
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Cowboys
Some things cowboys wear are button up shirts, woolies, bandanas, spurs, boots and a vest.
"Chaps".
Chaps
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cowboys and guachos
Traditional cowboy chaps are a clothing item designed to protect the legs of cowboys. Usually, chaps are made out of a durable material such as leather. However, in the modern era, chaps can and have been made out of a variety of synthetic materials that offer the same durability and protection as leather.
chaps, spurs, saddles, gun leather, guns and other artifacts
assless chaps
You should wear show pants that match the color of your chaps. You shouldn't wear jeans unless it is a small local open show or if your a man.
Assless chaps.
To protect the rider's legs
chaps, usually with tassels. chaps are leather pants pulled over riding pants to protect from branches and stickers , you proudly wont see these obstacles in a rodeo but chaps are still worn