I LOVE english full chaps, and really want a pair. Unfortunately, the generic 'affordable' ones never seem to fit me... too short, too long, to big, too small... so I'll have to fork over some good cash for nicer ones or **gulp** a custom pair if I want to have some.

My old trainer rides regularly on the A circut hunters and she sports a pair of custom navy leather chaps with red leather accents (including her initials) and fringe... I loved that!

I use half chaps now, but typically the kind that resemble the top of a tall boot. My treadsteps finally died after being rehabbed a million times at the saddle shop, and I now use ariat paddocks and their close contact chaps. I'm happy with them (but you need to order a size up if you want to use them with jeans).

One day I'll have a pair of full chaps though, and they will probably have fringe!

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