Plural of calzonera; decorative leather or fabric reinforcements and ornamental leg coverings worn on horseback, particularly in Spanish and Latin American equestrian traditions.
From Spanish 'calzón' (trousers or leg coverings) plus the feminine agent suffix '-era,' originally describing protective coverings that evolved into ornamental riding wear.
Calzoneras transformed into some of the most gorgeous decorative horse tack in the world—Vaquero riders in California developed them into works of art with intricate leather tooling and silver studs that are still prized today.
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