Chaps in the Old West

[@wizardofahhhs759]

From what I understand is that goatskin chaps were preferred by most "on the range" cowboys because they turned briars, thorns and cactus needles better than cowhide and were more resistant to wear and tear.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'll have to look into that. Could be!

[@cherimolina2121]

Goat hide also deters bees, unlike cowhide. Remarkably, bees can smell the difference. They'll flat go after you with cowhide leather gloves on! That's why beekeepers use Goat skin gloves.

[@AIRRAID2]

Love the information , thanks a bunch guys. 🤠

[@Michiganderman71]

I still say you guys need your own show on history channel or something

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Why thank you so much!

[@floydvaughn9666]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Noooooo!!!!! Y'all have a show already. History channel will make you do aliens, or LGBTQ outlaws.

[@rickkinki4624]

Santee, my lips get dried out sometimes here in Arizona. Maybe I can buy some Shapstick. Another great video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good luck asking for that in the store

[@thenexus8384]

Nice pun Rick

[@robertreisner6119]

Chaps, cuffs, boots and hats served the cowboys greatly during their work days. Woolies were very popular in the later half of the 19th century.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes.

[@jamesmordovancey517]

At first, didn't think that this was going to be much. But was pleasantly surprised.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good. Research does a lot.

[@puwsydwstroyah]

How do you not have at least 1 million subs. This stuff is more entertaining then most youtubers these days.

[@PhantomObserver]

How do you feel about doing a video on card and parlour games of the Old West -- faro, whist, poker and the like?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It's on the list. I'm even going to do one on cardsharps! Thanks for watching.

[@lukegimpel8090]

Finally someone who pronounced the word right. Thank you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@BirivaMartirizado]

We have something like that down here in the southern cone of the americas, it's called "tirador" ( in Brazil) or "cingidor" (in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay). It's a leather sheet that covers the gaucho's leg. It is one sided peace, so you can only use it to protect one side at a time

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for the info!

[@lloydbulman5517]

My wife Cathy and I learn something new every time we watch your videos. Thanks for sharing and we'll see you on down the trail

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you and thanks Cathy!

[@alswann2702]

I loved the Three Stooges episode where the cowboy is cleaning his woolies with kerosene and is set on fire by Curly's discarded match!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

hmmm....I'll have to check iit out!

[@masonbricke4568]

A nice introduction to an essential piece of cattleman attire. This should be quite illuminating to those who thought chaps started with the Village People. ;)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wait...they DIDN'T??

[@brutalnecrodude6667]

I still can’t convince my dad that it’s pronounced SHaps not CHaps

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Aw, some cowboys out here and in Texas still call them CHaps. It's all good.

[@gijoe508]

Tell him CHaps are those fellows over in England

[@JoshuaSkinnervlog]

It was hard for me

[@Our80sLife]

Awesome video! Never knew so much about chaps or shaps.... Loved the special effects after sitting on the cactus...lol

[@vao4]

Drawing a fantasy/historical fiction character, and this was super helpful, thank you so much! Definitely gonna go through your other videos about western clothing and equipment

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're so welcome!

[@rray1953]

Finally got a decent pair of working chaps back in the day... Used then a couple of times before going active in the Army... loaned em to my buddy who was still working ranches... ,I asked about them three years later... All that was left was a couple of pieces of wore out leather in the back of his pickup...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Jeez! I guess that work will do that to 'em.

[@rray1953]

Arizona Ghostriders ... That same buddy owns the chaps worn by Gregory Peck in "Duel of the Sun"... Courtesy of Nevin Busch ... Pretty light weight fabrication... Didn't see much use after the filming I'd guess...

[@castoresnegros]

Here drinking coffee and learning my favorite history topic with a twist.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

CooL!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

special chaps were adopted by lumberjacks for use with chainsaws: the fabric is made to slow and stop chains protecting the legs much like leather stopped cactuses, thorns, and burrs

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

😀

[@joep4235]

good morning Cheese!!! Great vid this morning as always.... I can hardly wait to hit Walgreens this morning to pick up some Shapstick ... they're going to laugh at me, but by gum I'll know I'm pronouncing it right!!!! ha ha ha ...... and tell Dirty Dan he has had a couple of weeks off now, its time to get off his duff and get back in the vids :-)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA! He was hunting some wild game. Now he's back.

[@HollowHorn75]

For those who don't know Chaps are based off of Indian leggings, but I freaking love this channel,love the old west

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Some sources say the Spanish brought knowledge of them over from Spain, but I bet the two cultures developed them together. We is always larnin', ain't we? Thanks for watching and adding info.

[@wolfinndnclothing]

Shaps, until now a subject I never gave a chit about! Great vid!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA! Glad it was helpful!

[@LionquestFitness]

Cool video Santee. You had me laughing out loud with the aerial cactus propulsion.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, LF. I'm just happy you called it an "aerial cactus propulsion."

[@LionquestFitness]

Either that or a pain in the asterisk.

[@Stevecurtis2112]

Lukely I have not been stung by cactus though all my friends have.

[@GlamRockCowboy]

Hey, guys! Where did you get those GORGEOUS batwing chaps you display in the middle of this video? Have you ever considered doing a video, or series of videos, about the movie cowboys of the mid-20th century, and the Western fashion craze that resulted (and which almost died out with the appearance of the British rock groups in the early 1960's!)? Their influence, after all, helped to lay the foundation for what you folks are doing now! Thanks in advance!

[@mcfamily46951]

one of my cousins have my Great grandpa chaps, and pistols

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice!!!

[@edwardaustin740]

Just stumbled apon this channel. I enjoy it very well. Subscriber here.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you, Edward! Welcome to our info-tainment!

[@HighGainsDrifter]

I bet it's so fun to go to and take part in reenactments!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very. I like to call them "gunfight shows"....fits better.

[@KowboyUSA]

Gotta have _chaps_ for riding thru the high _chaparral._

[@lukesams3349]

Looks like the Tucson Space Program is off to a fantastic start

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

lol

[@TheScalicis]

Yeeeeeouch! I'm sure you're sticking removing cactus needles ;-) Haha! All the more reason to wear chaps! Very cool. Didn't know any of this- very interesting!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you think so!

[@filster1934]

My grandpa used to say "chaps" is what the wind does to yer lips.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep he's right

[@peppered8822]

Glad you pronounced Chaps correctly. Not a lot of people know that. I had a really nice black pair with fringe and bradding. Very thick leather, got them in Surges 1995. They rode about 50,000 Miles with me. From Wyoming to So. Carolina and plenty of states in between.

[@peppered8822]

Sorry I got them in 1994.

[@RavenHawkCoins]

Good stuff Santee! You kick butt my friend. Love the info and your show!

[@jakedeal6508]

Never knew what chaps were, thanks to this video I now know!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad to educate!

[@juvenalescobar1726]

Whenever I visit my family's hometown in Mexico, there's usually a parade where all the guys get to ride there horses and dress up like vaqueros. I usually try to ride when I can, but man does it get hot wearing chaparreras for hours under the sun and on horseback. Don't even get me started on having to take a leak while wearing those things.

[@kylethedalek]

Hey Santee!, These are Always fun and interesting. I was wondering if you Could you do a video on watches (pocket, wrist or whatever.) in the old west ? That be pretty cool to see. Or maybe old west instruments? The old west railroads? Would love to see these topics!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you! Yes, I will do that. We're getting quite a few requests so it may be awhile.

[@jmsiii4751]

This video really Shapped my......oh never mind. :) Another great video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHA!

[@DreamVdo]

Gr8 Vdo To Watch 👍Have A Wonderful Weekend 😊 Thankyou.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I appreciate that.

[@Number6_]

Some of these shaps are giving me the woolies.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHAAHAH!

[@ahtikai]

Hey Santee, now that you have done a video on chaps, could you do a video on gents? ...sorry

[@MmartinaJ]

Thanks for sharing this Santee never knew anything about Shaps. TFS!

[@steveferris663]

Now you have me interested in crafting my own “shaps”! But, where do I find an authentic, period correct pattern? Love your channel! Full of information!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They are out there. I know because I have a pattern from Tandy.

[@aminslee9378]

I love my good ol' SHaps

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Correct. Many cowboys I know still call 'em CHaps. They also say Halapeeno (Jalapeño)

[@bernardflood8289]

Greetings from Ireland. Very interesting as always.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks Bernard!

[@stimpymcwhisky8129]

I would so love the chance to make a pair of period authentic chaps.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

All it takes is the money for the leather! The patterns are easy to find.

[@stimpymcwhisky8129]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I have the leather and pattern just need the customer lol.

[@dennishein2812]

Santee, don’t know if you read much cowboy poetry. Look up Gary McMahan. He did a poem made from a letter Dick Spencer wrote to Ralph Lauren on how to pronounce the word chaps. I think you’ll get a kick out of it. It has a good ending.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks I will.

[@bobhartman2571]

A great review Santee, I especially like the proper pronunciation of Shaps.

[@brianfuller5868]

Thanks. Very interesting.

[@SandrasKitchen]

Another great video! Leaving a thumbs up :)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, Sandra!

[@8BitChickn]

Wonderful video on SHAPS! I mean Chaps....

[@linbluearrowmusicchannel6508]

Arizona Ghostriders It's interesting to know that the chaps helped protect against the saguaro cactus but, what about the horse? Any protection for the horse at that time?

[@wilsjane]

I saw a film once about how the cowboys stomped their camp fires completely out wearing their leather soled boots and chaps. In one part, they were stomping out a knee high grass fire and it did not burn their heavy cowhide leather chaps. Would you have expected chaps to be fireproof.?

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Very informative, as always!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Until you look it up and realize I've been lying all this time!! MWAHAHAHA!!

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Diabolical! LOL!!

[@AnnaRammel]

Super cool explanation; loving the fringe :)

[@rem308ca]

Delightful- thank you

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@kaancetin2621]

Sante Can you make a video about wich horses dey ride Kaan

[@davemorgan9342]

Us CHAPS from the UK thought that was good !!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHAHA!! That is a good one.

[@heyhocodyo97]

Every video i get closer to being a cowboy

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome

[@DIRTYDOGDIGGERS]

Oh my! Need these to detect in woods.

[@adoptedwalrus1133]

Who else was led here by red dead 2

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Doing a review on that game this Saturday!

[@l.tjustonsenack]

I was

[@tristansmith5198]

I was 😂😂😂😂

[@maverickwhite5679]

😳

[@SuperMisteryMan01]

God I love that game

[@MPGunther1]

Good Information Santee! Thanks

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You are welcome.

[@arailway8809]

Very good. The only thing I would add is a Mexican variant, a chap that was part of the saddle furniture. The horse wore it, not the cowboy.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's correct, but that pre-dates the Old West period which is why I didn't put it in. By this era, the Mexican Vaqueros had improved upon the saddle and leather was attached to the rider.

[@arailway8809]

I like your work, and I have to shade my agreement with you. In the days before the Civil War the favorite form of recreation and entrepreneurship for country boys in South Texas was cow hunting. San Antonio was called "West Texas" at that time. Prickly Pear cactus grows up above a man's head down there, even today, and many of the brush species have thorns. Even in Shanghai Pierce's time, the snot-slinging cattle were so wild in that country that they only came out of the brush at night, and the cowboys had to sew their eyelids shut to keep them on the trail north. Thus, cowboys sometimes developed a reputation as brush poppers. I have to suspect that not only were some of their chaps part of the saddle furniture at that time, but also that prized horses were sometimes decked out with leather breast plates, esp. in the cooler winter months.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@arailway8809 I agree that they had interesting methods with dealing with the terrain and weather. Appreciate all that info, too.

[@indigowolf556]

More good information as always thank you 🤠👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

👍

[@chitlika]

I'm a truck driver and I wear them in bad weather when I have to be out of the cab pulling curtains and straps and such they keep my legs warm and dry without getting a sweaty crotch

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Perfect modern use for 'em!

[@TracyLoop]

I have one Fer ya. Preatchers of the old West. Amen

[@basil4045]

2:35 how do you spell that word? botas?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes. I have a video on them.

[@basil4045]

@@ArizonaGhostriders epic thank you!

[@thomaslietzau2813]

ANOTHER GOOD ONE ! KEEP IT UP !!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, will do!

[@KathrynKandSVarietyShop]

Another great video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you very much!

[@JohntheBeastisthebeast]

These are cool, hahaha chewy, great video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@georgewillson3823]

Hey Santee, I'm still waiting for that video on the history on the oil lamp.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah? Well...it ain't the brightest idea I've ever come up with, but I'll light a flame under everyone's butt and get it done.

[@georgewillson3823]

Great! I'll be looking forward to it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I know it's late in coming, but I'm doing it this week!

[@Flamme-Sanabi]

Watching this makes me wonder... Would that not have been very hot?"

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep, but it was better to be protected from horns and thorns than a little warm.

[@Flamme-Sanabi]

Gotcha‘!@@ArizonaGhostriders

[@WhatIsYourMalfunction]

Learned some things. Thanks!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good! You're welcome.

[@PETENEMEC]

How about a show about old west hideout holsters?

[@lisaharmon5775]

dude that was a very cool video

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@rickflippin1]

Love this channel my fav

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

Shaps not chaps. Interesting. Thanks for the informative look at leg coverings in the old west.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it. BTW, The "CHaps" pronounciation is common in the SW cowboy culture.

[@tendermiri]

Another great video, I've been watching them all night, and I can't thank y'all enough for all the info! I do have a question: What did people do for fun, besides card games?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They had social dances, went to traveling shows, played Angry Birds on their....wait...that last one is wrong.

[@karenwhite2338]

I think they went to town, got liquored up, fought over a loose skirt in the Saloon, then spent the night in the hoosegow.

[@benniehazelwood3088]

Where can I get a pair of shapes? Made like the OLD DAYS?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

search for shotgun chaps and choose ones with no zippers.

[@rebelcowboyelvis8.16.77]

Santee what about the bracelets Cowboys wore in pears on their wrist and lower arms they were called cowboy cuffs today

[@lena3501]

Hay Santee can you do a video on bullwips

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I will! Thanks.

[@rebelcowboyelvis8.16.77]

Thank for this video santee

[@flouisbailey]

Chhhaps, Mickey Mouse was not in danger too many skins required.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Lucky for him!

[@robertcaudill]

I like your hat! I what kind is it?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

telescope crown and 4.5" brim

[@matthewgarza2865]

I love ur channel.......

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@Yk_roro]

Can you do a video on cuffs

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@mustang9367]

"Chaps",,, Gods picture frames for ladies ...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!! HAAHAH!

[@BATJACJW]

I feel like i don't recognize ya it's been too long.

[@DavidREllisAZ]

Hi Santee. Did you say zips came in after 1913?, intresyting.

[@Rowdy_Dude]

Hey Santee where did the confusion about chaps having a backside come from?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Not sure if they ever had a backside. Always more like leggings.

[@wilky1189]

I like to store a small bottle of schnapps inside my chaps

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Chaps Schnapps?? You rogue!

[@dEnNiS_0175]

Hey Can you make a video on denim in the old west?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@rhyswilliams2772]

thanks Santee great video

[@mpetersen6]

Chaps, as opposed to the Bloke on the Range's buddy. The Chap.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Correct.

[@trisgilmour]

Tiger 🐅 chaps sounds like quite the site

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

All the rage

[@AmberSanders0406wereallmadhere]

That’s so cool

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I thank ya for watching!

[@mississippikid5414]

Hy Santee. Can you make a video how to make shotgun chaps selfmade?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I can. Gimme some time to come up with the $$ for the leather. Thanks for watching!

[@mississippikid5414]

Nice thank you! Are you have an Facebook Side where we can write?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

yes! facebook.com/arizonaghostriders

[@dlighted8861]

I thought you were going to go for the wearing chaps not pants joke.😉

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL

[@nate2064]

Are Botas and Half-chaps the same thing?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Similar. Half chaps seem to be an eastern version of them.

[@Jack_Klash]

What about Half Chaps? Very similar to the Mexican Botas but not as big more tight fitting..

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I think you see those more around the turn of the century

[@morganearp7294]

Great video Santee I love your videos I watch them everyday. Can you do a dressing the part on the Cowboy?-Morgan Trenshaw

[@katfan6615]

Great video bro...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Why thanks!

[@jamesstuart5016]

Some cowboys also branded their chaps! I don’t think this was in the vid sorry if so)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great info. I did not put that int he vid, so thanks!