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Chaps Of Another Color

February 23, 2022
Cowgirls were born to stand out. And what better way than to wear colored leggins and chaps while in the show pen, doctoring calves, or ranch rodeoing!? The days of chaps being just the traditional shades of brown are long gone! They won’t lose you in the mesquite with these on! Look good… feel good…...

Let's Talk Chaps

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March 10, 2021
There are two predominant types of leg protection in the Western world. Let’s go over them! Chaps Chaps are typically made out of leather and cover the full length of the leg. They were originally made to protect cowboy and cowgirl’s legs from the rough country they rode in. They can be seen in an...

Stand Out From The Crowd In Custom Chinks By Denice Langley

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February 2, 2018
Whether you’re branding at home on the ranch or riding in a ranch riding class at a horse show, a custom pair of chinks will set you apart. Denice Langley designs some of the most beautiful chinks on the market, and customizes them to fit the unique lifestyle of each customer who walks through her...

Treat Yourself To Custom Leather By Horsewright Clothing & Tack

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January 9, 2018
If you’re in the market for some new custom leather, it’s time to get acquainted with Horsewright Clothing & Tack. While Horsewright specializes in all kinds of leather goods, it is there armitas, chinks, and charmitas, yes, you read that right, that sets them apart. Even us cowpunchers can appreciate the sophisticated Vaquero style seen...

Hannah Ballantyne: A Creative Cowgirl's Life

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July 31, 2017
When the Brannaman ProAm  Vaquero Roping event rolls around each October in Santa Ynez, California, there’s a lot to take in: horses, celebrities, flashy gear, cool western stuff and nonstop action. But amidst the bustle there’s a quartet of cowgirls who draw the eye. They are everywhere at once, helping behind the scenes, answering questions,...

Trending Tack: Buckaroo Style

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May 29, 2017
Although buckaroo can be called a style by those unfamiliar with its history steeped traditions, it is way more a horsemen’s culture. The word buckaroo is in fact an Americanized version of Vaquero, the Spanish term for a man who manages cattle or “vaca.” In Spanish the “V” is pronounced “B,” and when used conversely...

COWGIRL's First Look

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June 3, 2016
FLASH & DASH Treat yourself—or your horse—to a flashy, fringy, or simply fabulous western accessory.  Cool chinks, hot boots, and embellished tack rock the rodeo and beyond. Quincy Marvel Freeman grew up on a cattle ranch in California and was a 4-time Collegiate National Finals Rodeo qualifier. A line of apparel she designed for Ariat...

COWGIRL's First Look

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June 3, 2016
FLASH & DASH Treat yourself—or your horse—to a flashy, fringy, or simply fabulous western accessory.  Cool chinks, hot boots, and embellished tack rock the rodeo and beyond. Quincy Marvel Freeman grew up on a cattle ranch in California and was a 4-time Collegiate National Finals Rodeo qualifier. A line of apparel she designed for Ariat...
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