The History of Western Leather Spurs and Spur Straps, Cuffs,
Chaps, Chinks and Saddles We've gathered this historical
information on saddles, spurs, spur straps, cuffs, chaps and
chinks from several sources and blended the end results into
what you see here. Many of our customers have asked the "where,
why and how" the various leather goods were used in the old west
which was a rough and ready place. Here we try to present the
origins and make it interesting reading at the same time. If you
are only interested in reading the about the history of one item
please use the links below and you will go directly to that item
on the page. Spur Straps and Spurs Horsemen have used spurs
regularly since medieval times although the first example of
spurs found have been dated to around 700 B.C. The spur came
into prominence during the medieval times of feudal lords and
kings. During these times a king or lord would award a horseman
the right to wear spurs which also identified rank among
warriors and knights. During medi