tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91952967930939355232024-03-19T04:48:24.816-04:00Amateur at largeJack of some trades... master of... eating?Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.comBlogger1761125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-17232503198620363362024-03-14T20:09:00.003-04:002024-03-14T20:09:23.563-04:00Thursday's Threads<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsd-LDqfVECahkXyMWtp2f2joZYdGZ_cAV6azBqTEZH9TAAXEgS80D646HTW4BlZbjX-mCPQQypElR_Jnr5J6aDNaG0MPEuDw3MeX16HolS8UOXyXeDvKS9nttRylM-Y_vB4yoLlLwyXmDjkVhItsnSBVSbZvywe_Wb_eCvIQJKSSjfOowrPiNjZMc1EA/s320/Thursday's%20Threads.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="320" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsd-LDqfVECahkXyMWtp2f2joZYdGZ_cAV6azBqTEZH9TAAXEgS80D646HTW4BlZbjX-mCPQQypElR_Jnr5J6aDNaG0MPEuDw3MeX16HolS8UOXyXeDvKS9nttRylM-Y_vB4yoLlLwyXmDjkVhItsnSBVSbZvywe_Wb_eCvIQJKSSjfOowrPiNjZMc1EA/w400-h136/Thursday's%20Threads.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Outfit Day already! But I gotta tell you, I massively failed this week. Our outfits were pretty great, but two things happened. First, I had a wardrobe malfunction when my boots broke this morning. And I think that led to the second thing in which I did not remember to take outfit photos of any of the horses. Which I mean... I had THREE opportunities to remember. And I did not. I did remember when I was all done riding though. So I can show you what Al wore mine Al wearing the items... Lol. Oops. So anyway... enjoy today's semi fail of an outfit. We'll obviously start with me today. Here's what I wore:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKGvDAdTHUuWnnpZSBSIYPkVHCKSyTXWw2jw0Cjpqc8qjh8i64fRH4qP4eDR_701rPLT6MMNRGRBjqVhAW-BCSeffZoEdYhY3zHoop_OkLWm4Bk_vd4efUsXQngeEEkpTxbBX3nLZPkpmgQ_bvtAN34-9AetFmmKkhrYsv8-owY6xQ-Yydj7dKmxhyphenhyphenhA/s3319/IMG_1976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3319" data-original-width="1230" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKGvDAdTHUuWnnpZSBSIYPkVHCKSyTXWw2jw0Cjpqc8qjh8i64fRH4qP4eDR_701rPLT6MMNRGRBjqVhAW-BCSeffZoEdYhY3zHoop_OkLWm4Bk_vd4efUsXQngeEEkpTxbBX3nLZPkpmgQ_bvtAN34-9AetFmmKkhrYsv8-owY6xQ-Yydj7dKmxhyphenhyphenhA/w149-h400/IMG_1976.JPG" width="149" /></a></div>So last Friday when I went to get my hair done, I had on a sweater that said Weekend on it. (Super cute.) And it reminded me that during the pandemic I thought it would be funny to wear days of the week sweaters since we never knew what day it was anymore. (It was indeed funny.) So I decided that starting the next day I would wear my days of the week sweaters every day and see if anyone noticed. Tomorrow is the last day of my experiment. I've had a couple people notice. It was cold over the weekend though, so there were a few days the sweaters remained under outerwear layers. So not so obvious on those days. Anyway, it's been fun and also kind of nice to not have to really figure out my outfit everyday. <div><br /></div><div>Helmet: Samshield</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xpI5oLTUeO2gNuhUQqS19g0hwNM2ip3DbagzMrdN7nUwaSRjX3NhC7opnXqhJjQt_RaqzcNcRL7ASWp24_jer91clIms2kOqSMnsUXoZXQmfGKpOKaA7ck5u1kwdZmx7079FdqXVQfNuUSJmgSVf70MzcB6h7U53JJzothRco-JeJsQ7sN5K99YSgIc/s2602/IMG_1988.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2602" data-original-width="1743" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xpI5oLTUeO2gNuhUQqS19g0hwNM2ip3DbagzMrdN7nUwaSRjX3NhC7opnXqhJjQt_RaqzcNcRL7ASWp24_jer91clIms2kOqSMnsUXoZXQmfGKpOKaA7ck5u1kwdZmx7079FdqXVQfNuUSJmgSVf70MzcB6h7U53JJzothRco-JeJsQ7sN5K99YSgIc/s320/IMG_1988.HEIC" width="214" /></a></div>Yep, still wearing this one. I'm going to miss it when it retires next year!<div><br /></div><div>Sweater: Amazon... I think. Maybe Ebay<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHaA_iV1jTEfWlrc5RVXPoL24JKmx-xZW1_Z6J_pCXnCZcjnCN7FaaOh8wx4_v2O_1U0F9vbxDCntoqQpd3t92RLc8ca-ESf8hnd1k15FiQleKbL0SisUkr6qpw8o4IzqmcZo1uSFAFNIzwbEJkbSiLy9VgJnRURL65KXevsSeEoDuCZEfbREKMGteX2o/s3088/IMG_1953.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHaA_iV1jTEfWlrc5RVXPoL24JKmx-xZW1_Z6J_pCXnCZcjnCN7FaaOh8wx4_v2O_1U0F9vbxDCntoqQpd3t92RLc8ca-ESf8hnd1k15FiQleKbL0SisUkr6qpw8o4IzqmcZo1uSFAFNIzwbEJkbSiLy9VgJnRURL65KXevsSeEoDuCZEfbREKMGteX2o/s320/IMG_1953.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>There's no tag in this sweater, so I have no idea who made it. I got it awhile back as mentioned earlier. For some reason, the Thursday one is smaller than the others, so I wound up wearing it tucked in. </div><div><br /></div><div>Belt: I also cannot remember this maker<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILnU_Wk38YwNwrj6fDLd6boR4U9d2mSzp2Vy8FWrV-8C-O7WHe67ZrZAkkiLWvMoxhjUsO5mVbqTljUQ5KaJpBtJy-TvabiA54eYmqFAwP7_kLdVl004cN-o5xMn-0hOduA5vGQJHZPjSvJtC5cPhKIQ9Ak88g78F4fFe8a4UMwXXYA_ykx0ZSiIZUnA/s3237/IMG_1956.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1829" data-original-width="3237" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILnU_Wk38YwNwrj6fDLd6boR4U9d2mSzp2Vy8FWrV-8C-O7WHe67ZrZAkkiLWvMoxhjUsO5mVbqTljUQ5KaJpBtJy-TvabiA54eYmqFAwP7_kLdVl004cN-o5xMn-0hOduA5vGQJHZPjSvJtC5cPhKIQ9Ak88g78F4fFe8a4UMwXXYA_ykx0ZSiIZUnA/s320/IMG_1956.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUUfcvvjMtB8s7oLUyvqT7qyCOesAXOG-EjDJR_NZcaQJdUpSBfyGVfUOZlbvL7wo-0eHlDjHq450a1VZWTKsg5fb94swRXkMSLLPbR8H29zl1vTfQunKeXtP9CBx8xFDXTtKAB-wtUc1NJKlhNZ56CA_VI1nk5liW4b4Pa50_uIG8d4tdXbTq-8nMgc/s2708/IMG_1957.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="2708" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUUfcvvjMtB8s7oLUyvqT7qyCOesAXOG-EjDJR_NZcaQJdUpSBfyGVfUOZlbvL7wo-0eHlDjHq450a1VZWTKsg5fb94swRXkMSLLPbR8H29zl1vTfQunKeXtP9CBx8xFDXTtKAB-wtUc1NJKlhNZ56CA_VI1nk5liW4b4Pa50_uIG8d4tdXbTq-8nMgc/s320/IMG_1957.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>This used to be my show belt. And may be again. We shall see. I forget where it came from because I've had it probably 15 years at this point. It's custom embossed with my initials and the buckle is an actual shoe for a mini horse. Very cute.</div><div><br /></div><div>Breeches: Tailored Sportsman<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_AlRtJYC5vilB0ptwqY8GgNTAomGU7HDtBngo0dz5DpjPMUAbHAKCYAk501dgU53G06_aLqLeMRW0cs90jFKzvElEXdVFBjhcbffe3Hr9NiRl3WL_shSLF1-MjugKhpkILxgwJ18G1DKcnSjZZp2J0_IRE4WR-9dAzPzHa_PzMFEm8uM1065V9jKNYU/s5712/IMG_1958.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_AlRtJYC5vilB0ptwqY8GgNTAomGU7HDtBngo0dz5DpjPMUAbHAKCYAk501dgU53G06_aLqLeMRW0cs90jFKzvElEXdVFBjhcbffe3Hr9NiRl3WL_shSLF1-MjugKhpkILxgwJ18G1DKcnSjZZp2J0_IRE4WR-9dAzPzHa_PzMFEm8uM1065V9jKNYU/s320/IMG_1958.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>Funny thing about these pants. I really wanted this color (it's called saddle), but as we all know, I can be frugal. Big Dee's had them on crazy closeout at a great price, but they didn't have my usual size. So I ordered the size smaller and hoped for the best. Honestly, they fit fine. I don't feel like they're too small when I'm wearing them at all. None of the seems appear to be bulging when I shove myself in there. But what's funny is that they very much DO NOT flatter my shape. Which is funny because I think the size up looks very nice. Just goes to show that wearing your actual size will make you look slimmer even if it's a bigger size. </div><div><br /></div><div>Boots and Half Chaps: Celeris UK<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9Aqn-i9_7LIlT3ru8AXuICGOuk7ZJ2jWlksuGPkS3q3IYR8rIfITlvDiEPHB7jDZv10T0i-ZFGqwTQFk99rw5Cf93Uq0BLGPvZccrWP0pw_B3OYbv04EbONN8-J7g4bVbUPWzfyz1lnf8Y6uQCXHuZ_tJTP1T1k-Hi5qMJ3Jm_sVifTIq1P-1_YIFNM/s2554/IMG_1986.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2554" data-original-width="1845" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9Aqn-i9_7LIlT3ru8AXuICGOuk7ZJ2jWlksuGPkS3q3IYR8rIfITlvDiEPHB7jDZv10T0i-ZFGqwTQFk99rw5Cf93Uq0BLGPvZccrWP0pw_B3OYbv04EbONN8-J7g4bVbUPWzfyz1lnf8Y6uQCXHuZ_tJTP1T1k-Hi5qMJ3Jm_sVifTIq1P-1_YIFNM/s320/IMG_1986.HEIC" width="231" /></a></div>So this outfit was meant to go with my DeNiro boots since they are black and my sweater is black. And they did in fact look nice together for the few minutes I had them on at the same time. Unfortunately, the zipper split this morning on those boots. So I had to wear these. Which, I love these. Don't get me wrong. But they are sheepskin lined (boots and half chaps) and it was almost 70 degrees today. My feet were WARM! But I'm very glad I had these at the barn, or I'd have had a very annoying boot day in the saddle. Also, if I mention wanting DeNiro boots again, please shut me down. Take my credit card. Whatever it takes. Don't let me do it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway. That's what I wore today. And here are things Al was donning, sans Al. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bridle: Joseph Sterling<br />Browband: Dark Jewel Designs<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7GAR8Kl3aaVP4dYgQqKA-xr9j9tbGAA4_jpsYcXMGuqCmkrZHV8XUV6FXT9dpZ338JjYlC7X5an0bSiFxYbosTHDj5oBhvdvmfOjZj9mRBzwCOF4mFAJYM07VDNc6scGLD2oXSWCB7nwZArtsk3jNRMNGMsTaUHivLr7lvomApiMVKSfovSwakCRoTc/s5712/IMG_1989.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="2232" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7GAR8Kl3aaVP4dYgQqKA-xr9j9tbGAA4_jpsYcXMGuqCmkrZHV8XUV6FXT9dpZ338JjYlC7X5an0bSiFxYbosTHDj5oBhvdvmfOjZj9mRBzwCOF4mFAJYM07VDNc6scGLD2oXSWCB7nwZArtsk3jNRMNGMsTaUHivLr7lvomApiMVKSfovSwakCRoTc/s320/IMG_1989.HEIC" width="125" /></a></div>I'm really a big fan of these bridles. Have been for a long time. Highly recommend. </div><div><br /></div><div>Saddle: Butet (You can't see it I know.) <br />Saddle Pad: Mattes<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgko7snT-goQuhLeeGy5unti-iJfRZsXYsrlvvEmd5xXx2uKvxN7sStYEbonngED8C1FM-xtZ4ucniS-16Lqv84IUnFVjauAvHdGIWJUPwWzTQxE4KPngnXNEe4TzdAFw-6sp5F0uwL3f90w4FHn11STUN8670iValqKFTWa99tEboJU59ydmby-HU10o8/s5712/IMG_1991.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgko7snT-goQuhLeeGy5unti-iJfRZsXYsrlvvEmd5xXx2uKvxN7sStYEbonngED8C1FM-xtZ4ucniS-16Lqv84IUnFVjauAvHdGIWJUPwWzTQxE4KPngnXNEe4TzdAFw-6sp5F0uwL3f90w4FHn11STUN8670iValqKFTWa99tEboJU59ydmby-HU10o8/s320/IMG_1991.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>Al's saddle is the top one. He used that pretty black Mattes pad. I got that one from Hufglocken from their stock before they stopped selling Mattes. This is the first time I've used it, and I'm not sure why, but it doesn't quite fit like the rest of mine. It keeps sliding back under the saddle too. I'll probably just let it be Shiny's from here on out. </div><div><br /></div><div>Boots: Anatomeq <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghEcAGwWz3C1LV7X7bXuNGpc5_2Sk3SFCh59wiBcqdydUqduCIaER8ptwW3ocPC5MEhs7y1IsWhuPI-5SYdIETeYsRuBkKi_sfosHiDhjUNWtzS8mgNtGlq7Hag3FzYUtmSdB5MU875SEBtqr_uM6svdxFg4JZbkehSaCMiZWywNkfilrNHxeXPCisCJE/s4736/IMG_1990.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4736" data-original-width="2677" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghEcAGwWz3C1LV7X7bXuNGpc5_2Sk3SFCh59wiBcqdydUqduCIaER8ptwW3ocPC5MEhs7y1IsWhuPI-5SYdIETeYsRuBkKi_sfosHiDhjUNWtzS8mgNtGlq7Hag3FzYUtmSdB5MU875SEBtqr_uM6svdxFg4JZbkehSaCMiZWywNkfilrNHxeXPCisCJE/s320/IMG_1990.HEIC" width="181" /></a></div>These are lovely boots if you're looking for some. They are very light weight, but the strikepad is nice and sturdy. They're also mesh so they're breathable. Really like them, and they are on sale right now. (Not an add, I'm not getting anything for raving about them. I just really do like them.) </div><div><br /></div><div>And that's it for today! Sorry for the lack of horse. Anything you liked from today? <br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-62538458023384005522024-03-13T21:09:00.001-04:002024-03-13T21:09:39.327-04:00What's Up Wednesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsK8xZumVOBdWk4BOZCp_aWI7ckaoLdO4XPyWcp83vTdndnKbSC-QHcJP19uSaZaUxI8VEA2n1BrP5kPn1ofPJDCmcEvg8S9nIV7Q98bNvdYJkco3MFcGZJXrKKTHkFT2qb4M15ou3qenl496BEl82JBLfuqDpBlJAkBSthN463qGcp3iphGq9_iaC-jA/s472/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="472" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsK8xZumVOBdWk4BOZCp_aWI7ckaoLdO4XPyWcp83vTdndnKbSC-QHcJP19uSaZaUxI8VEA2n1BrP5kPn1ofPJDCmcEvg8S9nIV7Q98bNvdYJkco3MFcGZJXrKKTHkFT2qb4M15ou3qenl496BEl82JBLfuqDpBlJAkBSthN463qGcp3iphGq9_iaC-jA/w400-h204/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" width="400" /></a></div>It was a pretty quiet week/weekend over here and I don't have an awful lot to report on. Which is not a bad thing at all! The weather is finally starting to feel like spring, though that does of course bring a lot of rain with it. But that's okay. I'll take the rain if it includes warmth! The wind though... that I could do without. With all the rain, the ground is very soft, and another section of my fence blew over. Fortunately my barn helper has finished up most of the winter barn cleaning so he's been working on getting that put back together. I'm just glad it happened now before the horses get home! <p></p><p>The horses were all pretty good this week. Al was a little anxious when the winds were really whipping outside. But I can't blame him for that. He continues to feel better and better, and I kind of wish I had started the EPM meds sooner. But I can't change that now, and I'm just glad he's clearly feeling a lot better. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6-eZeF1Rn_r32W8Wh4-uUutlgI-AL2HxhZOTI0IjQsOeYGILVxoIoEsOF5knE2x5RSD5Fp112pmWE37gqed9_ZSPHpNhyphenhyphenPl3j_31e0Pux4qYHBkDYftxU5cDU7peIibDQl2BDDJH8jw6iUno5NaaxRwRGdc6Y_VKcShSdZZ5nnQcSj-Tfw4Q0foNR3g/s5712/IMG_1931.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6-eZeF1Rn_r32W8Wh4-uUutlgI-AL2HxhZOTI0IjQsOeYGILVxoIoEsOF5knE2x5RSD5Fp112pmWE37gqed9_ZSPHpNhyphenhyphenPl3j_31e0Pux4qYHBkDYftxU5cDU7peIibDQl2BDDJH8jw6iUno5NaaxRwRGdc6Y_VKcShSdZZ5nnQcSj-Tfw4Q0foNR3g/s320/IMG_1931.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><p>I'm SO happy to be riding Eros again. Even if we are just trotting 8 long sides right now, it just feels so amazing to be back on him. He's the best dude. He gets a recheck on Friday and fingers crossed we'll get to add a little to his workload. He DOES need to... ahem... work on his dad bod some. I put his sheet on today instead of his blanket, and the straps were pretty snug around his belly. And they're as long as they go. Awkward.</p><p>I'm still not feeling a difference in Shiny on the meds. But I've heard anecdotally that it can take two weeks. So I'm waiting to solidify my opinion for a bit. She's been sassy! Not all in a bad way (though the kicking out when I ask for canter is getting old). She's been very excited about jumping and occasionally lands and bucks when things get particularly exciting. I probably should stop laughing when she does that and start shutting it down a little sooner... I mean, it's not good if she tries that with her kid this summer... But it's pretty hilarious. And I never feel like I'll come off or anything. But I suppose it could escalate. She doesn't seem to be doing it as a pain response, she genuinely seems to be enjoying herself. </p><p>That's about all that happening with the horses. In non horse news, I finally got a hair cut and color on Friday! It's been.... A long time since I've gotten my hair attended to, and my age was REALLY showing. And by that I mean, I'm shockingly gray at this point. But NOT ANYMORE! Ha! I'm loving the cut and the color. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUUJKWubpZ0dJSyqEif76XeB8LYZu-4mP5BQP6lVh-EdJROE-FeNk2nGDPz09TRTzWXq-SsWlQKkJz4RWxbZZWo6GBJmJxkUpIHuPLkjgg0VxauV3Fb7LaqS47QTQoFvCRj3l_iT1XXrTgonuBsWOdS5KD2nucG1Yl73STBA8JCrbFMRRSztCOdiQahtE/s4032/IMG_1566.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUUJKWubpZ0dJSyqEif76XeB8LYZu-4mP5BQP6lVh-EdJROE-FeNk2nGDPz09TRTzWXq-SsWlQKkJz4RWxbZZWo6GBJmJxkUpIHuPLkjgg0VxauV3Fb7LaqS47QTQoFvCRj3l_iT1XXrTgonuBsWOdS5KD2nucG1Yl73STBA8JCrbFMRRSztCOdiQahtE/s320/IMG_1566.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>I have a wedding to go to the weekend after next, so I'm pretty excited to have nice hair when I go! <br /><p>And that's really it from here this week. How have you all been? Is the weather playing nice where you are?</p>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-26318011144450701832024-03-12T20:55:00.002-04:002024-03-12T20:55:33.390-04:00Truthful Tuesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHEicJm6vZfx_59NiHcOqbo6kDjGP2X98cDMX2nzIx2m2hZW3w_6C2VPJEjllRXfyp53xVL0rwO5WNUhCajA6q9yhZXaXPnnVhSsirhigvmjSAMR0BMOR-Qt3xq67YbECBATSF0oBbEmnmz74vavOsSj-oWRfx7q-pJ7DN_KJUmPMP8GT-k_sezctQS0/s960/truth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHEicJm6vZfx_59NiHcOqbo6kDjGP2X98cDMX2nzIx2m2hZW3w_6C2VPJEjllRXfyp53xVL0rwO5WNUhCajA6q9yhZXaXPnnVhSsirhigvmjSAMR0BMOR-Qt3xq67YbECBATSF0oBbEmnmz74vavOsSj-oWRfx7q-pJ7DN_KJUmPMP8GT-k_sezctQS0/s320/truth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Today's confession? I might be turning into an elderly person. Not chronologically just yet, but I ate dinner at 5:30 today which seems awfully like the early bird special. I don't think I've had a 5:30 dinner outside of a holiday or whatever, since I was like 8 years old. (Sometime before I started having horses. Obviously.) <p></p><p>So WHY did I eat so early you ask? Well... I was craving a burger and didn't want to make it myself. So I figured I'd just grab one on my way home from the barn. So I did and ate it while I drove home. Because I have no willpower to wait. It was delicious. And also filling as I'm still satiated all these hours later! (It's almost 9 pm now.) </p><p>What about you all? Do you eat dinner early? </p>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-72496496748466572012024-03-07T20:19:00.002-05:002024-03-07T20:19:23.476-05:00Thursday's Threads<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwHn8xqicmP-N17Zm6OPhOOAxDF1TlFJN-c1KD1JLvwV6jXVcayqeejKAcccqLRIHMljJ51XgNfipj3IABlrgPpc_KHNH87q29fVc3IXifXQavPZBIl-4-w0VpsxjAu5VfduADpfoWyS8eN5CK4iKt9gjJJdEDNXBkaZ2q9AYYoq-JiFMKQQjtgwQMkw/s320/Thursday's%20Threads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="320" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwHn8xqicmP-N17Zm6OPhOOAxDF1TlFJN-c1KD1JLvwV6jXVcayqeejKAcccqLRIHMljJ51XgNfipj3IABlrgPpc_KHNH87q29fVc3IXifXQavPZBIl-4-w0VpsxjAu5VfduADpfoWyS8eN5CK4iKt9gjJJdEDNXBkaZ2q9AYYoq-JiFMKQQjtgwQMkw/w400-h136/Thursday's%20Threads.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Outfit Day! And in celebration of Eros wearing tack again, he's going to be our model today. (Obviously.) While we have switched back to many navy outfits, Eros here is wearing a hunter/navy combo. Because that's how we roll. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmN14NrB2B2yPRiKsfQNYC0vOcBi4_jVQKpPR9sYT7QDPXDliXvJjZpidjKMZ6Qs6IfK8GNBRLgcnR-6M8v3f3IzWz1AXf35giEj4SHRq-6Z7i9cvuuXUXtH7EGTyJkA0rhY8q9ehEgYJyyr1mdqsSgTE35S0T6cj3KhO2-CteLJhlKUzUljx6nq8Y5BY/s5712/IMG_1926.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmN14NrB2B2yPRiKsfQNYC0vOcBi4_jVQKpPR9sYT7QDPXDliXvJjZpidjKMZ6Qs6IfK8GNBRLgcnR-6M8v3f3IzWz1AXf35giEj4SHRq-6Z7i9cvuuXUXtH7EGTyJkA0rhY8q9ehEgYJyyr1mdqsSgTE35S0T6cj3KhO2-CteLJhlKUzUljx6nq8Y5BY/w400-h300/IMG_1926.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div>Admittedly, not his best angle. I hadn't realized quite how... well fed he was looking until I put the girth on. Really seems to accentuate his dad bod. Something to work on now that's he back to work. </div><div><br /></div>Bridle: Joseph Sterling<br />Brow band: Dark Jewel Designs<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpJXB2mB7xGAjJWOx2YAHTmmgrWjMrJNLSKVQC9mtKeeFYkp-RKo2OtKk3_LAAqjaTCBeyY20wBFeBvRaz1Jk0nJ0bK3CX6ZAaUOfOchSJBbxz2Y7YGRIcDnb8bOehkl2Oel-GhY_RYo0ZjYwU55JnbBhT9fwKkIA_OcXie8iTKTz8jkArbdhDbT6Mga4/s4942/IMG_1927.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4942" data-original-width="3296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpJXB2mB7xGAjJWOx2YAHTmmgrWjMrJNLSKVQC9mtKeeFYkp-RKo2OtKk3_LAAqjaTCBeyY20wBFeBvRaz1Jk0nJ0bK3CX6ZAaUOfOchSJBbxz2Y7YGRIcDnb8bOehkl2Oel-GhY_RYo0ZjYwU55JnbBhT9fwKkIA_OcXie8iTKTz8jkArbdhDbT6Mga4/s320/IMG_1927.jpeg" width="213" /></a></div><div>His side eye lately has been something. I think he's a little fresh, and the only way he really shows it is via his eyeballs. </div><div><br /></div><div>Saddle: Butet<br />Half Pad: Mattes<br />Baby pad: Ogilvy</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvjDG1Ems3tA9RFCT3aeJxpUdAwOyOIiJzeRiZp2W27rZGRBMUJIVtAJHBnNswOq3NC_oXweyzrj_Lvri87h4qOfx2kY1wJYLsCNyOdArRoTGjz-e_tZ3hkrgt48RfhZzYLXptG1b0mmHWKBWVqG32lZMz4SNRKGFW6cI2eLfWvB1hTQD-uJ7KSzXpEoc/s4162/IMG_1928.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3581" data-original-width="4162" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvjDG1Ems3tA9RFCT3aeJxpUdAwOyOIiJzeRiZp2W27rZGRBMUJIVtAJHBnNswOq3NC_oXweyzrj_Lvri87h4qOfx2kY1wJYLsCNyOdArRoTGjz-e_tZ3hkrgt48RfhZzYLXptG1b0mmHWKBWVqG32lZMz4SNRKGFW6cI2eLfWvB1hTQD-uJ7KSzXpEoc/s320/IMG_1928.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div>I really do love the Ogilvy baby pads. They just sit so nicely, don't bunch, and don't slide back. Big fan!</div><div><br /></div>Wraps: Eskadron<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVZr55Awy3J4DXGbvfu0DUBdmvpBP7-ckTK_1fu_0R7Sy2odRgYgRzdfXbZezgKsqWicOFDu8qtcxWpHtbtstmmAHrtXrwLPtu6E5ZK11NfKn3-uYjj8ZWvGL8mIz-SyvI7nabzyPW45SHhBX9IOY8opRX2fih-hcsFt03lEtGOTpBBUxC2Xck76tqofc/s4280/IMG_1929.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4280" data-original-width="2714" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVZr55Awy3J4DXGbvfu0DUBdmvpBP7-ckTK_1fu_0R7Sy2odRgYgRzdfXbZezgKsqWicOFDu8qtcxWpHtbtstmmAHrtXrwLPtu6E5ZK11NfKn3-uYjj8ZWvGL8mIz-SyvI7nabzyPW45SHhBX9IOY8opRX2fih-hcsFt03lEtGOTpBBUxC2Xck76tqofc/s320/IMG_1929.jpeg" width="203" /></a></div><div>I decided it might not be a bad idea to give E a little extra support as he starts back to work. So we're trying out the Eskadron Climatex liners with their elastic bandages over top. So far, I really like them. And hopefully Eros does too. </div><div><br /></div>That's what Eros wore for this week, and here's what I had on:<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOkKkOKbyyOyaYvQG2p0E6Zh8BdmtgQUmhuYmdxAhTnpmO9E8W1xgmXlRlyEp-IWRj2SsUJToZaNrLg8SGY-fdIRr7WPmLiFIgb7W5nn1EvSCM0IXMwroUMRmkQmD-W5VyBdsUL9ynZVIf70b2y8JOk-0F3T6Sxp-lL4peK6zndOBS-ImL5g1gU1TT1VU/s4766/IMG_1921.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4766" data-original-width="1826" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOkKkOKbyyOyaYvQG2p0E6Zh8BdmtgQUmhuYmdxAhTnpmO9E8W1xgmXlRlyEp-IWRj2SsUJToZaNrLg8SGY-fdIRr7WPmLiFIgb7W5nn1EvSCM0IXMwroUMRmkQmD-W5VyBdsUL9ynZVIf70b2y8JOk-0F3T6Sxp-lL4peK6zndOBS-ImL5g1gU1TT1VU/w154-h400/IMG_1921.jpeg" width="154" /></a></div><div>It's starting to warm up around here, so I got to wear this outfit without extra layers on top! Very exciting. </div><div><br /></div>Helmet: Samshield<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9smo8q5ZU_Xv3xtrzKQhTok-7QxY85WOOSQGwTR35MIIN_bcU-c6_E_1jOpOVsNse4C9Dst9QuAvxm6HVmks632fPmj6bYqSBOQirNHQlPIknGX2K5n2Gu1ClMl126Yux9NUXbE_vH2PtfIaliK1z5S4q3kt3PmsSul4RGa_TD_OvJu76OvGJKPWvtwE/s3088/IMG_1889.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9smo8q5ZU_Xv3xtrzKQhTok-7QxY85WOOSQGwTR35MIIN_bcU-c6_E_1jOpOVsNse4C9Dst9QuAvxm6HVmks632fPmj6bYqSBOQirNHQlPIknGX2K5n2Gu1ClMl126Yux9NUXbE_vH2PtfIaliK1z5S4q3kt3PmsSul4RGa_TD_OvJu76OvGJKPWvtwE/s320/IMG_1889.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>I had to recycle this photo because I again forgot to take a fresh pic. It's still dusty though, so the representation is accurate. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sweater: PS of Sweden<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUlhkVU-P4fkg31fFU6KhUu0-jw525GElBbsqKXW3oXnJbuh2IuT2XcR7mOGFUVKInYbWGF9oIjziN4eVSTDKYhZqIuWt5lmHFjWQchaJpRCGazO2aTtz10X6lEj-FAK3N3-dEfW-oi8_dScVUHeqE0NUwKoeRDK39tPxjTqc-mRs5qpJOTJHAQl43FY/s5712/IMG_1922.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilUlhkVU-P4fkg31fFU6KhUu0-jw525GElBbsqKXW3oXnJbuh2IuT2XcR7mOGFUVKInYbWGF9oIjziN4eVSTDKYhZqIuWt5lmHFjWQchaJpRCGazO2aTtz10X6lEj-FAK3N3-dEfW-oi8_dScVUHeqE0NUwKoeRDK39tPxjTqc-mRs5qpJOTJHAQl43FY/s320/IMG_1922.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>This is an oldie. You've all seen it a bunch. But I still like it and wear it often. </div><div><br /></div><div>Belt: Tory Burch<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyk2ni7xIU_40UiRBippvd3HMWDYmSF7qYz8fKeIbkdRNHFKgIB1zCYKMjQvA9j6AseyRaBm8BYvMJFMV261Tsp6BaSBIphQc3x5tn3OMVViU9WMTqjANRtoTn65PSzCK93Ag2KlTisnGa87ZMkg9VKIPhtXb3uKoP7QcvFL9LpO_fIwUlqz6C2r3VUbM/s4032/IMG_1925.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2235" data-original-width="4032" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyk2ni7xIU_40UiRBippvd3HMWDYmSF7qYz8fKeIbkdRNHFKgIB1zCYKMjQvA9j6AseyRaBm8BYvMJFMV261Tsp6BaSBIphQc3x5tn3OMVViU9WMTqjANRtoTn65PSzCK93Ag2KlTisnGa87ZMkg9VKIPhtXb3uKoP7QcvFL9LpO_fIwUlqz6C2r3VUbM/s320/IMG_1925.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>This belt is the perfect shade of green.</div><div><br /></div><div>Breeches: Tailored Sportsman</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aMRdZW2s0YN-vXx89zuvDQS7FN_NcA-yQbZEWf37cuo-LhDoOo2eQYrzdRpxeOVRa_g1LuPcHwSebF53QDPHvWIDIO9BcuNhqNMSEmiw_4dN-RVzeEVX9HHhSx7TsCPw0upu9AfWqzYEP1MUy4qL4O5WCjmnYtJm6xzdUEvQ_teFoMVQGBXmGbex2_s/s5712/IMG_1924.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aMRdZW2s0YN-vXx89zuvDQS7FN_NcA-yQbZEWf37cuo-LhDoOo2eQYrzdRpxeOVRa_g1LuPcHwSebF53QDPHvWIDIO9BcuNhqNMSEmiw_4dN-RVzeEVX9HHhSx7TsCPw0upu9AfWqzYEP1MUy4qL4O5WCjmnYtJm6xzdUEvQ_teFoMVQGBXmGbex2_s/s320/IMG_1924.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>This shade is called Black and Blue and honestly, I think that's a terrible name for a riding pants color. I mean honestly, like we aren't black and blue all on our own?</div><div><br /></div><div>Boots: DeNiro<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwvb5DbrHvd6jPaxv7j1DLGaLaGgJPwR-SLDjHdTXMPy8C21QWkM9yfrwYu0os3Btwn1G9qRthGdFPL-I1k9A_ETKMHhmKsBcLZAqVCebtRht3rxtT2msQj4vBWPER-TmMm590rx1ad89fQGYknodloiCwKMJHRq9LMVZ4yw4xD2Soa6MvlpgkIMp67w/s2891/IMG_1888.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2891" data-original-width="1682" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwvb5DbrHvd6jPaxv7j1DLGaLaGgJPwR-SLDjHdTXMPy8C21QWkM9yfrwYu0os3Btwn1G9qRthGdFPL-I1k9A_ETKMHhmKsBcLZAqVCebtRht3rxtT2msQj4vBWPER-TmMm590rx1ad89fQGYknodloiCwKMJHRq9LMVZ4yw4xD2Soa6MvlpgkIMp67w/s320/IMG_1888.jpeg" width="186" /></a></div>Ok, yes, I also recycled this photo. What can I say? I won't complain about the boots again this week. Instead, I will find something nice to say about them. I think they are really pretty, and they have finally gotten comfortable on the back of my heel. <br /><p>That's it for today! Wasn't it nice to have Eros back as a model this week? </p></div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-52280521495864678512024-03-06T21:04:00.000-05:002024-03-06T21:04:00.773-05:00What's Up Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTC2POZdq5Exr7WLRiuF_CyilkBlJu77V2VmSm6CfP4cOJBCJQRYJRmiWzD42kpirtjjcPkXbIfzSdhmF07THh8sBcZYMWshyphenhyphenvkEsrumvH065Kkkokx7GJgwccGntZ43IDjfupfU4_Mu2jhJvg5vz-Gj35y8TJ7eWIrG9WuqqS9QfQRIizxgL961svoOU/s472/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="472" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTC2POZdq5Exr7WLRiuF_CyilkBlJu77V2VmSm6CfP4cOJBCJQRYJRmiWzD42kpirtjjcPkXbIfzSdhmF07THh8sBcZYMWshyphenhyphenvkEsrumvH065Kkkokx7GJgwccGntZ43IDjfupfU4_Mu2jhJvg5vz-Gj35y8TJ7eWIrG9WuqqS9QfQRIizxgL961svoOU/w400-h204/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Lots to cover this week! I'll just jump right in with what I'm most excited about... <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaU6wD_7jcbmR_m_YmizqI0OLceSk_sTIi1YJa028k3eLPnKOC-bhXUYRIybgnQfAjol0xdPwr7jRdPaL_mphNUHcO8T1JgyOglzMDxlmDO9P09b3O1GW5oU9bUhGHxvr1IOQuxXnjnxOJ6-6JdPkQcZ434YaZ27lnkJWHgQ51SfKzyqZ9ENKAAXn8AU/s1916/IMG_0645.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1916" data-original-width="1179" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaU6wD_7jcbmR_m_YmizqI0OLceSk_sTIi1YJa028k3eLPnKOC-bhXUYRIybgnQfAjol0xdPwr7jRdPaL_mphNUHcO8T1JgyOglzMDxlmDO9P09b3O1GW5oU9bUhGHxvr1IOQuxXnjnxOJ6-6JdPkQcZ434YaZ27lnkJWHgQ51SfKzyqZ9ENKAAXn8AU/s320/IMG_0645.jpeg" width="197" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It just took me an hour to get this photo inserted.<br />I had to do it on my phone. I prefer to blog from<br />my computer. Do better Blogger.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>I get to start trotting long sides with Eros! Since we never found a glaring issue on any of the imaging we performed, there was nothing to visibly recheck, but rather doc watched Eros trot some long sides and felt comfortable starting with that for two weeks. So for the next couple weeks Eros and I will be walking for thirty minutes and incorporating 4 lengths of the ring at trot each direction. No trotting through corners yet. If all goes well, he'll get rechecked in two weeks and we'll progress from there. It is very possible that he could come up unsound again since we are speculating at what was wrong. So I'm cautiously optimistic. But so far things are going well. He's been an angel, I haven't even had to use any ace. Which, I dunno about you guys, but rehabbing a horse that has had four months off in the middle of winter with no ace is a pretty rare thing to me. He's such a good dude. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUm8FptfbtpuebjJiRyWzC9m_uQ_6MXtC-5HCJOPCgjg4tsSvbbEwuKcQ5UBf1Fh-1l1Yc3mL3efKmYNB9kgZBZddfaVrtmU5J0OUG1l3Gq5JDrJNggrHCSzH1SY9NlskMavj85ezeVMwzFuONQP3cI9qzu19Atvw25koFENi8bJ1IxYg5D3duhbeR2bc/s5712/IMG_1931.jpeg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUm8FptfbtpuebjJiRyWzC9m_uQ_6MXtC-5HCJOPCgjg4tsSvbbEwuKcQ5UBf1Fh-1l1Yc3mL3efKmYNB9kgZBZddfaVrtmU5J0OUG1l3Gq5JDrJNggrHCSzH1SY9NlskMavj85ezeVMwzFuONQP3cI9qzu19Atvw25koFENi8bJ1IxYg5D3duhbeR2bc/w240-h320/IMG_1931.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The very best view</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Okay, that's the last photo I'm sharing today. Blogger is a mess. Sorry for the coming wall of text. And my apologies. <div><br /></div><div>Next on the vet visit list was Shiny. I thought for certain we'd be doing some injections, but we didn't. Doc watched her go and did several flexions. He was actually pretty satisfied with her flexions, but was concerned with something else. Early on in the ride she tripped behind pretty significantly twice and in front a few times too. She's always been a bit of a tripper in front (remember that time we full on fell down..) but normally she is pretty solid in the hind end. That coupled with some of her recent behaviors led him to think she may have epm. So we're treating her with Toltazuril for the next month. I'm not yet sure if I've seen a difference. She's very much still kicking out at the canter, but she does seem to be tripping a little less. So time will tell. It doesn't work overnight. He also said if there's no change to the behaviors we can check for ulcers and there are a couple of other things we can look at too, but for now, we're starting here. The kicking out isn't a new behavior for her, and as of yet it was not indicative of ulcers, which is why we aren't starting there. But definitely haven't ruled it out yet. </div><div>She had great lessons this week though. And was especially fun on Saturday. We spent a little extra time on the flat which really got her loosened up and when it was time to jump she was super willing and ridable. She seemed to be having as much fun as I was which is always the goal. </div><div><br /></div><div>So Al was not on the list to see Doc, but when he brought up EPM for Shiny I asked about a few things I was concerned about with Al that I felt could also be indicative of a similar affliction. First is the obvious one in which Al lost his mind in December. Very much an EPM symptom although also, a little bit of who Al can be as a horse sometimes. But that was concern #1. Next, I've had three instances in lessons where Al jumped something and tripped on landing. He can be an occasional tripper, but it's never happened when jumping until a few weeks ago. Though for all of those instances he was also pretty behind my leg, so there are for sure alternate possible reasons for the tripping. Still, I considered that concern #2. And lastly, I've noticed lately that instead of actually bending when asked, he would tilt his poll in the direction I wanted him to bend. So like, pointed his ears that way but didn't actually bend his neck, and his nose would be slightly pointed in the opposite direction. It's very subtle, but it's something I noticed Rio doing not long before his EPM crisis. So we also decided to start Al on a course of meds. I really should have become a pharmacist. These horses are getting very expensive. Thank goodness Toltazuril isn't quite as expensive as Marquis was. </div><div><br /></div><div>In Al's case, I am actually seeing a difference already. As of Sunday, (meds started on Friday) he hasn't tilted his head at all. When I ask him to bend he does it properly. His emotional state hasn't fully changed, he was pretty spooky on Tuesday, but his work ethic seems to have improved. The last two days, when I put my leg on, he actually responds to it. He's much more willing to bring himself together and put in some real work too. It's too early to say for sure it's the meds, but I do think they're doing something for him. I should have tried this sooner. It was in the back of my mind, but I did think at first I was just being paranoid. I mean, the trauma from what Rio went through is still very much a part of me, and I was thinking I might be projecting. Especially because Al is a very similar horse to Rio. But when I told Doc about all of the little things he was very much on the same page. Those little things add up and if you do nothing, you could end up with what Rio went through. We do not want that!</div><div><br /></div><div>Outside of meds, Al had a pretty good lesson on Thursday. He jumped nearly all the jumps in the ring (we purposely skipped one that was particularly close to the dragon's lair) and had a mostly good attitude for it all. Saturday he was less good. We were by ourselves which isn't ideal for Al in the indoor. He likes a buddy for security. Also, he had just started the meds the day before and who knows how that affects them ya know? He was just very distracted the whole ride. He never actually did anything wrong. But he was VERY behind my leg, and just not at all interested in focusing on the tasks at hand. He half heartedly did everything so I wouldn't call it a bad ride. I'm labeling it as satisfactory. We lesson again tomorrow, so we'll see what we have. </div><div><br /></div><div>That's what's happening over here. Keeping the pharmacy and our vet in business and plugging along! How are things with you guys and your horses? </div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-80805031353021351392024-03-05T19:17:00.004-05:002024-03-05T19:17:40.818-05:00Truthful Tuesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaf4MlO39wrj9hLStrmOfWjmtUkhECO3yD_uwFuazmB9yUTFuVdF254SWqG6z16RcIZUlmUgQDAZhEAhU-o3EdiUhVeIv8VS86Q00vd5Cs1irhtbCqa_8gVA9n2h-jpIiFy243_So1G1H0AGFMmEJeVTRoI3pwXYUlcK6saJTFEKcI0tFsrzoQDwoRxAw/s960/truth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaf4MlO39wrj9hLStrmOfWjmtUkhECO3yD_uwFuazmB9yUTFuVdF254SWqG6z16RcIZUlmUgQDAZhEAhU-o3EdiUhVeIv8VS86Q00vd5Cs1irhtbCqa_8gVA9n2h-jpIiFy243_So1G1H0AGFMmEJeVTRoI3pwXYUlcK6saJTFEKcI0tFsrzoQDwoRxAw/s320/truth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Today's confession is more of a pet peeve that I have than a confession... But I suppose you could say my obsessive feelings about this could be something I should be confessing. Anyway. Here's my thing that I can't deal with. Wraps that aren't rolled tightly. (Bandages and/or polos I mean, not like the pillows, though I also roll those up pretty tight.) I'm talking about wraps that are waiting to be used, not wraps on the horse. Though I am also pretty particular about that as well. But for today's conversation, I'm referring to the ones fresh out of the laundry (or recently removed from a horse but ready to go one more time). It drives me bonkers when people roll wraps and they aren't tight. Do you know how much more difficult it is to properly wrap a horse with a poorly rolled wrap?? It takes considerably more time and if the person wrapping the horse isn't especially proficient at it, your definitely opening yourself up more easily to a bandage bow. Yeah I said that. <p></p><p>At the boarding barn, we can throw our dirty horse laundry in the hamper and it will get washed and dried for us. (Great feature, not many barns I've been at do boarder laundry.) I wash most of my stuff at home because I have control issues, but I wash the horses' standing wraps in the barn laundry just because it's easier. So frequently, someone else rolls them up for me and puts them on the boarder shelf for me to retrieve. It's really great. Honestly. BUT. (There's always a but.) I actually would be just as happy if they folded them up instead. It would be faster for whoever is doing laundry. Because 99% of the time I unroll and re-roll my wraps from the shelf anyway. Because they'll be downright squishy. SQUISHY! You cannot wrap a horse well with a squishy wrap. Can't be done. </p><p>When I was a little kiddo with my second lease horse my trainer Ann taught me how to roll wraps. (And actually wrap the horse too.) My first horse didn't wear wraps hence I didn't learn until the second one. I was I think 9 or 10. I vividly remember her making me re-roll a wrap about a million times until I finally got it tight enough. Literally every time I do laundry and roll wraps I think of her and this lesson. I'm not especially good at very many things, especially when it comes to horses, but I can roll a wrap and wrap a leg with the best of them. And I have Ann to thank for that. (Ann and the many, many tendon injuries I've rehabbed over the years.)</p><p>My other preference with rolling wraps is the velcro. I always thought this was just one of those things that only I was crazy about, but then one of my friends mentioned it today while talking to some of the kids about wraps and I was like WHAT?! You think that too??? Here's our preference: When starting to roll a wrap up before use, I like to fold the wrap over so that the velcro isn't stuck to itself but rather just laying atop itself if that makes sense. That way, when you've finished the wrap, the velcro just rolls right around and you don't have to change the pressure on your wrap whilst attempting to unstick the velcro. Lots of people attach the velcro to itself when rolling, so then when you're finishing the wrap on the horse's leg, you end up having to pull it harder to get the velcro detached. Inefficient. And again, if your wrap isn't rolled tightly to start with, and then you're having to pull that velcro apart... I'm just seeing bowed tendons happening all over the place. </p><p>So what say you? Are you as insane about wraps as I am? No? Just me? Okay then. Lol!</p>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-28705378672074666472024-02-29T18:39:00.005-05:002024-02-29T18:39:46.274-05:00Thursday's Threads<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6hkTD76trUUB0NpPD6e7CK-rIEBHFXVmtUEoPoUlIMY0T2onj6DW_CZD_zwlrsf1OTrp-BMtIkln0kS7o-1S8izej9URlur2du_VR1AwllgRiXp_Dsb_47njwUiUa-Zu7Jk4VGvQTAZr8VlgFMDVK78Bpt7GcQtE2lPTtA88Fyegt-DnGVe4PwJmuQ8/s320/Thursday's%20Threads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="320" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6hkTD76trUUB0NpPD6e7CK-rIEBHFXVmtUEoPoUlIMY0T2onj6DW_CZD_zwlrsf1OTrp-BMtIkln0kS7o-1S8izej9URlur2du_VR1AwllgRiXp_Dsb_47njwUiUa-Zu7Jk4VGvQTAZr8VlgFMDVK78Bpt7GcQtE2lPTtA88Fyegt-DnGVe4PwJmuQ8/w400-h136/Thursday's%20Threads.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Outfit Day! And it's not green! We switched back to blue. Shiny is our model today so we'll start with what she wore. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLz6CbaySHs5XITm139iIEzAArLlWRCdOdsmZzQfcqJIxuao8JWJibFsMXH8-VJXGxMoj7FiKrU5cIQ6SiReIHLJ-nKkxpt6l9eV2mqNBGGw5y4VNptuom40VlNHf9YYFsq2acvW-BlL_LferHLrnmp_fNg3fevq5i_HviaxUnNNRySXsoeDROkwmC_qE/s5018/IMG_1897.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3702" data-original-width="5018" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLz6CbaySHs5XITm139iIEzAArLlWRCdOdsmZzQfcqJIxuao8JWJibFsMXH8-VJXGxMoj7FiKrU5cIQ6SiReIHLJ-nKkxpt6l9eV2mqNBGGw5y4VNptuom40VlNHf9YYFsq2acvW-BlL_LferHLrnmp_fNg3fevq5i_HviaxUnNNRySXsoeDROkwmC_qE/s320/IMG_1897.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>She looks good in every color I swear. What a nugget.<div><br /></div><div>Bridle: Pinnacle<br />Brow Band: Boy O'Boy Bridleworks<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxip1vKa2IY0_Q3xeMvwi7gSBtAKkuqLYC-UcPrvAESN22dg8_NkyKGtNr6myYeFu40j2C3ypvayi9Jo5pJLNZxdgtP3RfWzikudjZHBM8heLmdR5Pu3LGXfDIlb1orcsrR9hoMNXiTwAbsT4fzY95oLZFEr5Wbxdr4ztzVp8rqIITcMF__nxavd5bbE/s3851/IMG_1895.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3851" data-original-width="2265" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxip1vKa2IY0_Q3xeMvwi7gSBtAKkuqLYC-UcPrvAESN22dg8_NkyKGtNr6myYeFu40j2C3ypvayi9Jo5pJLNZxdgtP3RfWzikudjZHBM8heLmdR5Pu3LGXfDIlb1orcsrR9hoMNXiTwAbsT4fzY95oLZFEr5Wbxdr4ztzVp8rqIITcMF__nxavd5bbE/s320/IMG_1895.HEIC" width="188" /></a></div>Her previous bridle that donned this brow band was the Camelot one. At some point last year I started phasing those out and sold most of them. I switched the boys over before Shiny because I sold both of those first. I kept using hers until we moved home when I finally got around to getting her one of these Pinnacle bridles for the blue brow band. This one seems to run a little small though. The noseband fits well, but the cheek pieces are only on the second hole. They do line up with her eye nicely though, so obviously it will get the job done. For the price of these, you can't expect perfection. </div><div><br /></div><div>Boots: Eskadron</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRmBY5AjaTMxTHFc6Uk29zhcWdb_sBwA9NwZFwMotn1p_qiEYRFTyndH1jXa4dXm31kssUcbahnHkMil6G3xO8hYuj3bfW9OSRRLUNA_BW6COmQozg9b3a2S4mLdLzHVRw6fLFZ8a-0cz7K11OmJwNf10bnPJdjX-VTaU2MvysQHWq5pcj0wW0mwuvEA/s5712/IMG_1892.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRmBY5AjaTMxTHFc6Uk29zhcWdb_sBwA9NwZFwMotn1p_qiEYRFTyndH1jXa4dXm31kssUcbahnHkMil6G3xO8hYuj3bfW9OSRRLUNA_BW6COmQozg9b3a2S4mLdLzHVRw6fLFZ8a-0cz7K11OmJwNf10bnPJdjX-VTaU2MvysQHWq5pcj0wW0mwuvEA/s320/IMG_1892.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>I know, these LOOK just like the boots we've been using the last few weeks. But those are green, and these are navy. So they are different! I really like these boots for winter. They're a little too hot for summer, but perfect for the rest of the year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Saddle: Custom Saddlery<br />Saddle Pad: Mattes<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPHf9mL8MIT9ucdMS-oyrMn3PNls9nJxNJucQ_QfHvm6XGXrSKYkzamLR6eBOK5FqsqtlexJy5DCx4oS1fSsuXqDqEhLY8dy9IUGQeTwcN-aU403iIAAVn5sYRsBOZ4QoSo9ZI29v5jqwLq7n_H6xUMZ92fWqlSEDi80aW8n4IPUgcL0Qikxgs9LMBPI/s5712/IMG_1891.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPHf9mL8MIT9ucdMS-oyrMn3PNls9nJxNJucQ_QfHvm6XGXrSKYkzamLR6eBOK5FqsqtlexJy5DCx4oS1fSsuXqDqEhLY8dy9IUGQeTwcN-aU403iIAAVn5sYRsBOZ4QoSo9ZI29v5jqwLq7n_H6xUMZ92fWqlSEDi80aW8n4IPUgcL0Qikxgs9LMBPI/s320/IMG_1891.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>I'm still pretty sad you can't get these pads from Hufglocken anymore at super duper sale prices. But I still love the pads. 10/10 highly recommend.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's what Shiny had on, and here's what I wore:</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihIzrHUI5X_sItjGwRg3LIp3lbsi1ZrGxB4ZNwioFIBzNsEb-czTM2z7hJUDRL2NN6Eyes9edypinzzT3f_Io6iYkFS-b4nk7s3xxq9lbVWtii-FJRq0XmlXcStQIF1DgxqzEjagtLFLgRuF9-Ai78kds4vSOszm7Ep7eCDymxXyvAapOCZT23jXjSDWk/s4108/IMG_1873.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4108" data-original-width="1616" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihIzrHUI5X_sItjGwRg3LIp3lbsi1ZrGxB4ZNwioFIBzNsEb-czTM2z7hJUDRL2NN6Eyes9edypinzzT3f_Io6iYkFS-b4nk7s3xxq9lbVWtii-FJRq0XmlXcStQIF1DgxqzEjagtLFLgRuF9-Ai78kds4vSOszm7Ep7eCDymxXyvAapOCZT23jXjSDWk/s320/IMG_1873.HEIC" width="126" /></a></div>It was pretty warm out yesterday when I took outfit pics so I got to wear less layers than we're used to! I still wore a vest over top, but didn't also need a coat. So that was nice! Today was back to 30's though. Yuck.</div><div><br /></div><div>Helmet: Samshield<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNNFvS-iBlzua5GtJhk5MUiYW0YoORppsbkMB0wZfFchBZ1_bUWHORvvCDIt1571nJtX2Q4Mddz9Ha4Nh0SP48LEQ5eU8kzHCTj-CobAMSVSaSk2-FESfLvojbJ7i7zbMz_7lMt-AFSoxFJcaXi2rdvVDLqhrKJ5NB19lrIWkVMn5LRitzMdai_IkpCts/s2108/IMG_1890.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2108" data-original-width="1613" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNNFvS-iBlzua5GtJhk5MUiYW0YoORppsbkMB0wZfFchBZ1_bUWHORvvCDIt1571nJtX2Q4Mddz9Ha4Nh0SP48LEQ5eU8kzHCTj-CobAMSVSaSk2-FESfLvojbJ7i7zbMz_7lMt-AFSoxFJcaXi2rdvVDLqhrKJ5NB19lrIWkVMn5LRitzMdai_IkpCts/s320/IMG_1890.HEIC" width="245" /></a></div>I really need to clean this thing off. It's quite dusty at the moment. I can't get over how purple it is now! Reminiscent of the old velvet helmets that faded over the years. I kinda like it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sweater: Ariat<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2yoQ-Nd_1X5_jprm2os0Zozw2W832dsJpg3FlLDPi2bOjUZVKM2ojsYU0Z44p4JIm09eXmC-ith670VLkt-S2EASOoicKsphvgNKAuM-c9DthgN0T1okk5-oylPOdm2xawjMy6Pyh0zqYhouri3mOn9HOGhGFAS5bCTpP-KOcQJgeL-od70mIXVoivM/s5712/IMG_1874.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2yoQ-Nd_1X5_jprm2os0Zozw2W832dsJpg3FlLDPi2bOjUZVKM2ojsYU0Z44p4JIm09eXmC-ith670VLkt-S2EASOoicKsphvgNKAuM-c9DthgN0T1okk5-oylPOdm2xawjMy6Pyh0zqYhouri3mOn9HOGhGFAS5bCTpP-KOcQJgeL-od70mIXVoivM/s320/IMG_1874.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>I've always loved these Ariat sweaters. They are a wool blend so are warm but light weight. Unfortunately, I think this one is getting toward the end of its life span. It's really losing its shape suddenly and the bottom hem is all lumpy. No holes yet though, so I'll probably keep wearing it to the barn. Good enough for horsing around in!</div><div><br /></div><div>Belt: Unsure of brand<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCg6nZyGNCP_D0eUX0lA8b3fVbT4rqQIk1CkMaOtacseZ53II6HR6GcYr4HS4zLDHCUHk0ewfVunpmVMN3ANP-YfM7mtcswarq6kKituUak2_F88wc-dWBr0BiK1MMEDPOAhwLpBTdzxfjxWZaBmPrcIG1dZSzOnybhH6k18I0Am-bEWFIe-Gtw7o5Nsg/s4032/IMG_1875.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1601" data-original-width="4032" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCg6nZyGNCP_D0eUX0lA8b3fVbT4rqQIk1CkMaOtacseZ53II6HR6GcYr4HS4zLDHCUHk0ewfVunpmVMN3ANP-YfM7mtcswarq6kKituUak2_F88wc-dWBr0BiK1MMEDPOAhwLpBTdzxfjxWZaBmPrcIG1dZSzOnybhH6k18I0Am-bEWFIe-Gtw7o5Nsg/s320/IMG_1875.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>I've been enjoying wearing all my retro stuff lately, so I pulled this belt out to put back in rotation. These were super popular in the late 90's and early 00's. I got this one the summer after my freshman year of college, which would have been '99 for those keeping track of my advanced age. It's still in perfect shape and it's completely adjustable so will fit forever.</div><div><br /></div><div>Breeches: Tailored Sportsman<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEqFQqGbDF5o2LdbIxYi3N8XELFZz6Vrg-0q31orjKgZFurEThMdaTcujtzZB9rO2GrAMn1RcIsAwrgsUuZC9A1l574_ipAWGNgziamwkvbhHnEdjHzuzjYXyn3vfUe9NZtZkfBjDMsQJ4uA-w_izUQXHjv5vL5xVnl3dDSgqPBDqw3BDU1A2rPHq3M8/s5385/IMG_1876.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3467" data-original-width="5385" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEqFQqGbDF5o2LdbIxYi3N8XELFZz6Vrg-0q31orjKgZFurEThMdaTcujtzZB9rO2GrAMn1RcIsAwrgsUuZC9A1l574_ipAWGNgziamwkvbhHnEdjHzuzjYXyn3vfUe9NZtZkfBjDMsQJ4uA-w_izUQXHjv5vL5xVnl3dDSgqPBDqw3BDU1A2rPHq3M8/s320/IMG_1876.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>Nothing too exciting about these. Just a gray pair of TS. I still find TS to be my best fitting breeches. </div><div><br /></div><div>Boots: DeNiro<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVY4NnCbEjL_eRGXNPRimh9SVOBNMIigLcj6QK2vAM5_RqwLb68xi2jVvhXsytqE6Jt14TA8911p6EORZ_JbpFHjJx-8h_1JXyIDh4JlNJBANr6-Bft2_202HduJSP1RHyL6jA130UW_mvIeEpSZ4uQfr7LuFrXLOFDFj4qTv1yKZPRkS4PcltsmQIkE/s2891/IMG_1888.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2891" data-original-width="1682" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVY4NnCbEjL_eRGXNPRimh9SVOBNMIigLcj6QK2vAM5_RqwLb68xi2jVvhXsytqE6Jt14TA8911p6EORZ_JbpFHjJx-8h_1JXyIDh4JlNJBANr6-Bft2_202HduJSP1RHyL6jA130UW_mvIeEpSZ4uQfr7LuFrXLOFDFj4qTv1yKZPRkS4PcltsmQIkE/s320/IMG_1888.HEIC" width="186" /></a></div>You guys haven't seen these in awhile! It's been too cold to wear them, but yesterday was lovely so I busted them out. I gotta say, I don't love these boots. I was always pretty happy with my De Niro boots, but this pair... not as much. They're wearing out on the inside, and now one of the zippers is starting to stick. They were a really good deal, so no regrets. But I think I should stick with Celeris and maybe Romitelli for future boots. <br /><p>That's it for today! Any favorites? How's the weather where you are? </p></div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-34111942196960552872024-02-28T20:44:00.002-05:002024-02-28T20:44:58.822-05:00What's Up Wednesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0G1xZ-ynBOUsbnkgY6yMBUkLfVlobZ-27sL6I6urp6BlebXtnX4wtibHXxlvVLjD5Qu-drpAobUUSh7_WT3rCfA3Tplow6Ae4i7nK-efXFdcWW2Jh8sEz-UPsaHbi_2Qklc5iEskC32Q1V4-JdCLck1rqx8WKebP2w8TxEqmiehkWsDgUwuIvlOAZsFg/s472/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="472" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0G1xZ-ynBOUsbnkgY6yMBUkLfVlobZ-27sL6I6urp6BlebXtnX4wtibHXxlvVLjD5Qu-drpAobUUSh7_WT3rCfA3Tplow6Ae4i7nK-efXFdcWW2Jh8sEz-UPsaHbi_2Qklc5iEskC32Q1V4-JdCLck1rqx8WKebP2w8TxEqmiehkWsDgUwuIvlOAZsFg/w400-h204/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" width="400" /></a></div>I don't have a ton to report this week. I also failed to snap any photos of my horses. I need to be better about that! I'm definitely better with media when the horses are home. A couple of years ago I contributed to Pivo's crowdfunding campaign for the redesigned Pivo pod. It kept getting delayed and I had honestly forgotten all about it. But it arrived last week, so I'm excited to try it out this summer when the horses get home. Hopefully I'll have lots of fun media from that this summer. <p></p><p>I THINK Eros and Shiny will get to see the vet on Friday, but I haven't actually gotten confirmation on that. I'm not sure if I put them on the list early enough or not. Our <strike>barn manager</strike> assistant trainer has been back and forth to Florida, and she's the one that is supposed to relay these things to us. It's... interesting boarding in the winter when the people in charge aren't around, and there's not a consistent liaison on the premises. But HOPEFULLY we will get some vet time. </p><p>I finally put Eros on Benadryl and his hives are much better. Not completely gone, but significantly better. He'll stay on it until they are completely gone though. He's been a perfect boy for his hand walks. Yesterday was really nice here, in the 50's and there was sun! So we walked outside. We both really enjoyed it. I'm hoping we'll get cleared to start tack walking. Fingers crossed!</p><p>Shiny was pretty funny this week. She definitely is coming due for some maintenance so hopefully we'll get that done Friday. When she needs vet work she tends to kick out when I ask for canter. Every time. So she's been doing that. But she can't be feeling that badly because she was SASSY in our weekend lesson. She started out kind of sulky and behind my leg, but then after popping over a few fences she changed her mind about that and was kind of feral. But like... in a fun way. At one point, we landed off a diagonal fence and there was a horse standing (not at all in our way) that we would be cantering past. Well, she was terribly offended by that horse's presence apparently, because she did a leap and a buck. A BIG LEAP and a medium buck. Nothing that unseated me (there's a lot of real estate on that pony's back) but it was a good effort. She also nearly got the horse strides in the outside line which is especially impressive since the jumps were like 2'. It's not easy for a pony to gallop down in the horse strides over small jumps like that. But we almost did. Not on purpose. So much sass. I love that pony. She's perfect. </p><p>Al's been pretty good of late. We had two good lessons in which we managed to jump nearly every fence in the ring. They're still tiny jumps, and we're still staying a bit off the end of the ring, but he's a lot more relaxed now. He's also starting to give me some nice work and accept some pressure from me. We achieved a nice forward trot ON THE BIT several days in a row now. I don't ask for it for too long, but I get a little more each ride. I'm happy with him. He still spooks at things, but he's starting to think before he reacts, which is what I'm looking for. Does he still break from canter? Yes. Sometimes when he's worried. But he keeps trotting at least. And truthfully, I'd rather he break when he's scared, than whirl around and run away. </p><p>I feel like horses are so hard. Just when you think you know how to do ride them, one like Al comes along that makes you rethink everything you ever knew. The past two months with him have been hard emotionally for me. I'm in an environment where there's only one way of thinking and it doesn't work for this horse. And while I've never cared much what other people think as long as my horses are healthy, happy, and performing at their best, there's still a part of me that feels... I don't know exactly what it is. But I feel like I'll be judged for stepping back so far with this horse. Deep down, I really, TRULY think I'm doing the right thing for him, but I also know that others do not think that. And for some reason that's been hard for me. But that's definitely a me problem, and my plan is to just keep on doing what we're doing. Spring is coming so hopefully we'll be outdoors soon enough. </p><p>So that's about it from here this week! Sorry for the really boring wall of text. If you made it this far without any pretty photos, you're the real MVP. Hope your horses are all doing great!</p>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-84195810152680001052024-02-27T19:06:00.001-05:002024-02-27T19:06:08.421-05:00Truthful Tuesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjig_QqGJCucmu-wYM_zw-dmYuYBcYwvvqM6GEluKNAWdHD7_ltwDZ2fGx7jgKPleIQbCrIlievltrKKtQaiEHPrEivUWhL0yrmc2djHhx-J4oBB9SihB3Kz9FicssXbCYmpZeM_YqiQ6hhyphenhyphenFsnDnZrSTrlMUczSFJdr8ozEogzva54C7QJPQlVBIi31Ts/s960/truth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjig_QqGJCucmu-wYM_zw-dmYuYBcYwvvqM6GEluKNAWdHD7_ltwDZ2fGx7jgKPleIQbCrIlievltrKKtQaiEHPrEivUWhL0yrmc2djHhx-J4oBB9SihB3Kz9FicssXbCYmpZeM_YqiQ6hhyphenhyphenFsnDnZrSTrlMUczSFJdr8ozEogzva54C7QJPQlVBIi31Ts/s320/truth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Okay I have a real confessions today. A REAL CONFESSION. <p></p><p>I'm sure you are aware that it is Girl Scout Cookie season. I have several dealers. I had hoped the number of dealers in my circle would have decreased by now, but alas... they have not. So I have MANY boxes of cookies en route. Some arrived yesterday. Which brings me to my confession. Last night I sat down with a box of Tag-alongs (Peanut Butter Patties if you're in the area of the less good cookies) and just ate the whole thing. THE WHOLE ENTIRE BOX. I just popped those cookies like they were potato chips. Nom-nom-nom-nom-nom. I have almost no regrets. My only minor regret is that a few of the cookies seemed to be missing the peanut butter. Not the entire box, just a few of them. Some kind of problem at the plant I guess. They were still tasty, those dud cookies, but not AS tasty as the rest of the box. </p><p>So that's today's confession. I hope to not repeat that action tonight, but we shall see... Haha. Kidding. I cannot eat full boxes of cookies all the time. I have a dress I need to fit into at the end of March.</p><p>Anyone else have anything they need to confess this week? </p>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-43449521671012785852024-02-22T16:46:00.003-05:002024-02-22T16:46:35.572-05:00Thursday's Threads: Throwing it back a little further...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOX0AMa6gw22k0Wfjhr_DRd1mniOyHjiwXtbD2Yommxe1ex4p1z6DHGykAeKgE4NC-k5AlQf33Mc8vJqjL2fupJq7vnxNuZflSKIQgtGY7wghXunPgSz4kJssgC3wwm0EWp0tsmgspVaiA_qIC5YK8oKrCSqu3LRK49z9tR-aATCeTSvcXJWgbfMD-ck/s320/Thursday's%20Threads.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="320" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOX0AMa6gw22k0Wfjhr_DRd1mniOyHjiwXtbD2Yommxe1ex4p1z6DHGykAeKgE4NC-k5AlQf33Mc8vJqjL2fupJq7vnxNuZflSKIQgtGY7wghXunPgSz4kJssgC3wwm0EWp0tsmgspVaiA_qIC5YK8oKrCSqu3LRK49z9tR-aATCeTSvcXJWgbfMD-ck/w400-h136/Thursday's%20Threads.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />I know what you're thinking... Stacie, what could you possibly still be riding in that's older than your chaps? But guys, I'm OLD. So I have lots of old stuff! And you know, in the old days, when you bought quality things, they LASTED. Today's vintage item is Al's saddle pad. Which admittedly you've seen before. But this time I paired it with my full chaps which is a whole different, ULTRA VINTAGE experience. Unfortunately, I didn't have anyone around to snap a pic of everything together from afar. So you'll have to use your imagination a little. All that said. We'll start with Al's outfit so as not to leave you hanging too long.<p></p><p>Bridle: Joseph Sterling<br />Brow band: Dark Jewel Designs</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaGVJx3D4rvXJnQ797QHEmAM3q83Y8HBvrThr-bA1WWtm4FsHqbKGzhsbBds6PRtyh0ZBIsq86rlQ-Vxkmfzdc3bPfkTcc1mnG6mXPSsAaaiNqyqkqrVxe4NtueGmGzmGejYoNDoEjdD4yxH5MKsLutGful1Igne4FNxQurlp6yNfRVob1VIlOoNflLg/s3567/IMG_1830.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3567" data-original-width="2570" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaGVJx3D4rvXJnQ797QHEmAM3q83Y8HBvrThr-bA1WWtm4FsHqbKGzhsbBds6PRtyh0ZBIsq86rlQ-Vxkmfzdc3bPfkTcc1mnG6mXPSsAaaiNqyqkqrVxe4NtueGmGzmGejYoNDoEjdD4yxH5MKsLutGful1Igne4FNxQurlp6yNfRVob1VIlOoNflLg/s320/IMG_1830.HEIC" width="231" /></a></div>See that stretched out nose? It was on its way over to accost me. He loves me like that.<div><br /></div><div>Saddle: Butet<br />Saddle Pad: Personalized Products<br />Half Pad: Mattes<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fcy6aLAc69_Kr8Gll6gMxacc9z-t8iRBpBmy5HpVXlfF_kO0FGn-vmWzsf0ioEvucj6oObmL_2Pd8PfkGzOQ8mN9DLhrCbu42wLJ_2Ki8WUCRsG5zvzac2EqStyHIZ5ytD0LoCKL4GGeF7NBifoanTTqT4qK9tXSNNCqQCUAXmba06vTxA8jqWuM5qA/s4060/IMG_1828.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4060" data-original-width="4004" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fcy6aLAc69_Kr8Gll6gMxacc9z-t8iRBpBmy5HpVXlfF_kO0FGn-vmWzsf0ioEvucj6oObmL_2Pd8PfkGzOQ8mN9DLhrCbu42wLJ_2Ki8WUCRsG5zvzac2EqStyHIZ5ytD0LoCKL4GGeF7NBifoanTTqT4qK9tXSNNCqQCUAXmba06vTxA8jqWuM5qA/s320/IMG_1828.HEIC" width="316" /></a></div>There it is! Isn't it beautiful? I love these pads. I have two, this one and one that's a few years newer that says Moo-moo. The underside is similar to the white pads we show hunters in, but is a natural color like sheepskin. This pad here I got at Harrisburg when I was showing Bud in the juniors. I'm not 100% sure which year, but I think it was probably '95. Which would make this pad 29 years old. You can see a little wear on the piping at the back, but like, that's pretty good for its age. I actually want to reach out to Personalized Products and see about getting a few of these made in solid colors. You know... bring them into this century. Ha!</div><div><br /></div><div>Boots: Eskadron<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtlKKQZ2mUke5hP8WdXtLBUhunyq08rwNwLA0J_LlLCt-u_NMLToKUccXTuUnN-EWrRnTFOZsyBwR1P3xHO3t-Jil1cC0wU1zhOX72KXmAI-4LFgLJuq9Jxk9p5bqSkKoe2HTZ8shGuD42lh6xZrWw2zx8h4cT4HIK0-5-AEUZhZhM0L23qB2Kc1g0w0/s4510/IMG_1829.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4510" data-original-width="3032" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtlKKQZ2mUke5hP8WdXtLBUhunyq08rwNwLA0J_LlLCt-u_NMLToKUccXTuUnN-EWrRnTFOZsyBwR1P3xHO3t-Jil1cC0wU1zhOX72KXmAI-4LFgLJuq9Jxk9p5bqSkKoe2HTZ8shGuD42lh6xZrWw2zx8h4cT4HIK0-5-AEUZhZhM0L23qB2Kc1g0w0/s320/IMG_1829.HEIC" width="215" /></a></div>Yeah, we're still using these. They match our outfit!</div><div><br /></div><div>That's what Al wore this week, and here's what I had on:</div><div><br /></div><div>The inner layers:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLIzZi23Xt78aXLMo8-7QU1Gm7al_7Ysxbuveow13LX9HM9QDC4U0xM0iCaP80UPOIM68fIKFxo41X8s7dU9r00qcGRPnNS72FNGi4TsNKigsQXsMigSKYtFslkQH-Ba5O-Lf0_9TV5bzc8z-k1evdH0YzPSZ-mT2HMiRCMZzPw76Ztxk1kpuUcgvz1F0/s4393/IMG_1824.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4393" data-original-width="1773" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLIzZi23Xt78aXLMo8-7QU1Gm7al_7Ysxbuveow13LX9HM9QDC4U0xM0iCaP80UPOIM68fIKFxo41X8s7dU9r00qcGRPnNS72FNGi4TsNKigsQXsMigSKYtFslkQH-Ba5O-Lf0_9TV5bzc8z-k1evdH0YzPSZ-mT2HMiRCMZzPw76Ztxk1kpuUcgvz1F0/w161-h400/IMG_1824.HEIC" width="161" /></a></div>And the outer layers:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4UExutjNKCsNoLa_SA1o47ICOWY2FOMxi_FB0TGFuaDz1G4CDrw8IKA1nfw3CIahN6O7u-GFFQG1oAGYCX2BsMkcGg-SVepKPv871vRWJvJt1b0nB4rCRFCYK0TxP7ue86JW1F6se_Y80cRmthlZzE1-4Ha-4zbS7EjWmJwMqStCNmX_iQp3cIrlBL8/s3062/IMG_1840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3062" data-original-width="1300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4UExutjNKCsNoLa_SA1o47ICOWY2FOMxi_FB0TGFuaDz1G4CDrw8IKA1nfw3CIahN6O7u-GFFQG1oAGYCX2BsMkcGg-SVepKPv871vRWJvJt1b0nB4rCRFCYK0TxP7ue86JW1F6se_Y80cRmthlZzE1-4Ha-4zbS7EjWmJwMqStCNmX_iQp3cIrlBL8/w170-h400/IMG_1840.JPG" width="170" /></a></div>Winter, am I right? When you can wear an outfit that no one even sees. Also though, these breeches were a poor choice to wear with chaps... It kinda looks like I have no pants on. Not my best choice. </div><div><br /></div><div>Helmet: Samshield<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaS6e1JLdcl3ZQfMx-shbgffXhhzbn5Lf2qEqbb7OGAPPc15bTVGCFOAVnrASf1Cub-3AMh7BAdu9KIyOSd23ehwb5A8WvH9PQN02abDPqJQEFHzcL1SIFHuzc7Jj3eNMd6Hf-PTQojVdRnc3b1hlLNxfWf6TZRIVeIO_ohvYj2igfvkDXRe5gaj3ughc/s3088/IMG_1835.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaS6e1JLdcl3ZQfMx-shbgffXhhzbn5Lf2qEqbb7OGAPPc15bTVGCFOAVnrASf1Cub-3AMh7BAdu9KIyOSd23ehwb5A8WvH9PQN02abDPqJQEFHzcL1SIFHuzc7Jj3eNMd6Hf-PTQojVdRnc3b1hlLNxfWf6TZRIVeIO_ohvYj2igfvkDXRe5gaj3ughc/s320/IMG_1835.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>This is a very unflattering selfie I took whilst on Al. Like why is my helmet so high?</div><div><br /></div><div>Sweater: Old Navy<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvleGAGKHd6t202V42qBKjJYCupNqj2fQjOrkSIpG1lP2UucEe6FIBpeDqn432ZKUhTg-FwJse-ukoDSIMIWskVEdugn1quT2eoXJchZeFEowVO-UQk9qs21_iAhdOQ7af8D70MeZqo6CXi9_0hXhhbZexbQRTAhzJnUBbWaHbkexMIGYlUgCdjYdguAc/s5712/IMG_1825.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvleGAGKHd6t202V42qBKjJYCupNqj2fQjOrkSIpG1lP2UucEe6FIBpeDqn432ZKUhTg-FwJse-ukoDSIMIWskVEdugn1quT2eoXJchZeFEowVO-UQk9qs21_iAhdOQ7af8D70MeZqo6CXi9_0hXhhbZexbQRTAhzJnUBbWaHbkexMIGYlUgCdjYdguAc/s320/IMG_1825.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>I picked this sweater up in this color and a camel color because they were crazy cheap and washable. I like them, they're warm, and super soft. I'm not sure they'll have a long life though. The quality is about what you expect for the price point. </div><div><br /></div><div>Belt: Noble Outfitters<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJkfhKnfuVzfp3VCQGOkPuVLUKIvrVr9W6jwFo1tVQW5jGjPtKcu3NfX0NphhBrUicjTVIram7EwUfxW0BIAxb0-nGf-4NpgXAlcN-1uHmBgad1NhFjtlvM8_p7t_wZB5buW1CFqtqQ65iy0QRhraCn175qarac-eCQBy2KYk8Wk23ptWqxgeoexuuzY/s4003/IMG_1827.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1431" data-original-width="4003" height="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJkfhKnfuVzfp3VCQGOkPuVLUKIvrVr9W6jwFo1tVQW5jGjPtKcu3NfX0NphhBrUicjTVIram7EwUfxW0BIAxb0-nGf-4NpgXAlcN-1uHmBgad1NhFjtlvM8_p7t_wZB5buW1CFqtqQ65iy0QRhraCn175qarac-eCQBy2KYk8Wk23ptWqxgeoexuuzY/s320/IMG_1827.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>This belt was pretty much an exact match to green of the sweater AND the shade of tan to the breeches. You almost can't see the piping it's so close. Which is impressive because these breeches are kind of a weird shade. Weird in a good way. But still weird. </div><div><br /></div><div>Breeches: Romfh <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuals_UyasHCea-iyFmhloEqkYNZmjDjWg1a7R0QLgeqReYwXAK4LFSbwsdIfKdrneSFJtV5ixUk_6-hKSD1FQgOZBFMLaN1vo4X3a-aZ004A3CWllV59RllE5UUl0OKpFiTDVl-0p2IcVHdgltPLiMSyU7eZGIPdULBki8cdQQ_iLXmXGNNR_9cRz9A/s5712/IMG_1826.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuals_UyasHCea-iyFmhloEqkYNZmjDjWg1a7R0QLgeqReYwXAK4LFSbwsdIfKdrneSFJtV5ixUk_6-hKSD1FQgOZBFMLaN1vo4X3a-aZ004A3CWllV59RllE5UUl0OKpFiTDVl-0p2IcVHdgltPLiMSyU7eZGIPdULBki8cdQQ_iLXmXGNNR_9cRz9A/s320/IMG_1826.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>The camera really wants to wash the color out on these. The actual color is most similar to the photo of the belt. I'd call it a cognac color. Whatever the shade, I like the pants a lot. They're really comfortable and the length is just right.</div><div><br /></div><div>Chaps: Journeyman<br />Paddock Boots: Celeris UK<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0IvvdxMt_IN0BBzz05QsRRC8FMXmxxZbUc2V9T3YmedyaY643Uy0x9yc14zs1jukDRB22nJW-SK85KEcVcJq-KjfH3pwYElSXtCHw1xScy4gxZE3XGFTvilvrrAdiqABtG3DBvUNthgtEPqUmf6hTDOcRLBQEjAP9hfGDtqYv2nKZP0jRoPYGC3aeTec/s3594/IMG_1849.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3594" data-original-width="1917" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0IvvdxMt_IN0BBzz05QsRRC8FMXmxxZbUc2V9T3YmedyaY643Uy0x9yc14zs1jukDRB22nJW-SK85KEcVcJq-KjfH3pwYElSXtCHw1xScy4gxZE3XGFTvilvrrAdiqABtG3DBvUNthgtEPqUmf6hTDOcRLBQEjAP9hfGDtqYv2nKZP0jRoPYGC3aeTec/s320/IMG_1849.HEIC" width="171" /></a></div>Yes, same as last week. I've been living in my chaps lately. I'm SO happy I resurrected them. They're really starting to soften back up to their former glory and are also smelling better. They were pretty musty when I first rescued them from my mom's garage. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the chaps and pad together. Can you believe I've stuck with the same barn colors for all of these years?! Also, how vintage and amazing are they together? <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0nWbqwMt1TmliNH3prQudZLYnEWQ8g-j4qNmo4rLamYsrE2e0ZmgqC8iC67amTzUU3T8J-l04PfR7GV2JJZshw-I0F3G9h7mwOo_aKkfvfxeKPB-8kl0fBDMDClQKpVwy-zF5H8xi41ymg6U4DTfDKEd6QqO1Tzp2iqP2btqcCjd2vhAqhX_g5aP-W0/s5671/IMG_1832.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3052" data-original-width="5671" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0nWbqwMt1TmliNH3prQudZLYnEWQ8g-j4qNmo4rLamYsrE2e0ZmgqC8iC67amTzUU3T8J-l04PfR7GV2JJZshw-I0F3G9h7mwOo_aKkfvfxeKPB-8kl0fBDMDClQKpVwy-zF5H8xi41ymg6U4DTfDKEd6QqO1Tzp2iqP2btqcCjd2vhAqhX_g5aP-W0/s320/IMG_1832.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-64734821904701978672024-02-21T19:44:00.003-05:002024-02-21T19:44:17.926-05:00What's Up Wednesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLQgmLMN8wedZ6Kk1UVXw9fnPKq1s1hEf-9JHhpyl-ibOAIWrI9H8KnNoC8OVsdAUU1k-ZnMukAHXylAr-U6YQvg_Yh_sUvEUCtkJngdEn-xphBGeZMmT9E3TJkV4GKWutZO-7EjVhVeAw7R2uCfmcPSc-8btu67gt8fZ5Q8U1G0fTGLJ8KFEx9YGM5c/s472/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="472" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLQgmLMN8wedZ6Kk1UVXw9fnPKq1s1hEf-9JHhpyl-ibOAIWrI9H8KnNoC8OVsdAUU1k-ZnMukAHXylAr-U6YQvg_Yh_sUvEUCtkJngdEn-xphBGeZMmT9E3TJkV4GKWutZO-7EjVhVeAw7R2uCfmcPSc-8btu67gt8fZ5Q8U1G0fTGLJ8KFEx9YGM5c/w400-h204/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The weeks are kind of flying by lately! But it's still cold out. Haha. The snow is taking its sweet time coming off the roof at the barn. Normally there's a bad day and then it's all done. But it's been coming off a little at a time since Sunday. It's a real treat. But I will say, my horses have been quite good about it. Even Al. Sunday was particularly rough, and while I was on Al, there was on of those HUGE crashes that starts at the top of the roof and then slides down crashing all the way... One lady fell off, and most of the other horses in the ring bolted towards the other end of the ring where Al and I had been standing. And you know what Al did? Absolutely nothing. He turned to watch everyone running at him and just stood there. He got extra cookies for that. I will never understand how this horse's brain works though. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyk5s40D29fJ65pHhsHBmmi1D2aScsIG5uqi4_ZpV9PQiBpHMe1jj8LZTlMXpwc8Vymim3q_5Zi3LTvhbGWhRzq5yJv74XqA1qm2VyE3ktWr4wcaCFiDaxZHkRUsK3StbQhLI8S4GPTzMsKvucwSGzjxKkiyuQSgcpEXXWm9N3fsKJTLrhBzZnkfXDVM/s5712/IMG_1833.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyk5s40D29fJ65pHhsHBmmi1D2aScsIG5uqi4_ZpV9PQiBpHMe1jj8LZTlMXpwc8Vymim3q_5Zi3LTvhbGWhRzq5yJv74XqA1qm2VyE3ktWr4wcaCFiDaxZHkRUsK3StbQhLI8S4GPTzMsKvucwSGzjxKkiyuQSgcpEXXWm9N3fsKJTLrhBzZnkfXDVM/s320/IMG_1833.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><p>Al was a little edgy the past week for his lessons, but I still feel like we're moving in a positive direction. He's starting to turn his focus back on me and what we're doing rather than being hyperfocused on things that might potentially scare him. So far this week though, he's been very relaxed and even moving off my leg when I ask him to. We've been doing a lot of transitions which I'm finding very helpful in getting him to respect my leg more. You never really know what you're going to get from him on a given day, but I feel like we're having more good days than bad so hopefully we'll continue that pattern!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnxQ4Bn9ABTpHBzWVRetxdPwBHjMByR9yOEKF4xKgQUoV6LiDo_OJx3Ghhgje8yMqvtJ5e3GFs_Laip3p1wr4z0G4uVbjtwT5xx9TvyaVq1t8yid15DvlsMDmlvRNIgEZL0Azc-1MNd1Q6Oe_jJJtj3vEMEmpiugAjyW4eF2asG4Rkdotq_JgXAc35pU/s5712/IMG_1708.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnxQ4Bn9ABTpHBzWVRetxdPwBHjMByR9yOEKF4xKgQUoV6LiDo_OJx3Ghhgje8yMqvtJ5e3GFs_Laip3p1wr4z0G4uVbjtwT5xx9TvyaVq1t8yid15DvlsMDmlvRNIgEZL0Azc-1MNd1Q6Oe_jJJtj3vEMEmpiugAjyW4eF2asG4Rkdotq_JgXAc35pU/s320/IMG_1708.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div>Shiny's been a good pony this week. I do feel like she's due for some maintenance, but I'm trying to put it off just a little bit to align with Eros' recheck in a few weeks. What I love about this pony is that she won't do anything she thinks is too hard. So I just try to listen to her each day and see what she feels like doing. If she's particularly sulky in a lesson, we stick to cross rails. On the days she's feeling more bold, I let her jump a little bigger. At least for now, until we get some vet work done. Once I know things are lubed up and ready to go, I can ask a little more from her. We borrowed our friends' Spectra Laser neck wrap on Friday. We put it on the fat busting mode in hopes that we get her cresty neck a little smaller... I'm not sure if it actually works for that, but she felt a lot better on Saturday. I think we might see if Grandpa wants to get her one for her birthday... And by grandpa, I mean my dad. And by Shiny's birthday, I mean MY birthday... We'll see if he goes for it. I don't know if these things actually work, but I've borrowed it a few times for different things and the horses seem to feel better after using it. Could be placebo effect. I dunno. But if there's a perceived difference, I'm all for it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxBWjkKWLFIPJ_aIubGJE3CszzLmq9lSGtGR5oDOthdHOsScQmX4Gu4IWlj58wI8lPRqQc1_RglBQWBhpwjVRF98wLYIcp9AYJ96PUrLepMa9xRBkEOoruLJqhy_2nJglGIaS-zQm8s4ypbLCDNEX1FDmS3glF_hRigo2OHpGdEqk5ad3r739GGnSNlbQ/s3088/IMG_1795.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxBWjkKWLFIPJ_aIubGJE3CszzLmq9lSGtGR5oDOthdHOsScQmX4Gu4IWlj58wI8lPRqQc1_RglBQWBhpwjVRF98wLYIcp9AYJ96PUrLepMa9xRBkEOoruLJqhy_2nJglGIaS-zQm8s4ypbLCDNEX1FDmS3glF_hRigo2OHpGdEqk5ad3r739GGnSNlbQ/s320/IMG_1795.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>I finally started Eros on Benadryl last week, and it's definitely helping. The hives aren't gone completely yet, but they are significantly improved, so I'll take it. I gotta say though, the drowsiness is real with Benadryl... If you've ever taken it, you know what I mean! He's walking SO SLOWLY for our walks since he's been on it. I'm talking 28 minute miles. Which... is pretty slow. On the plus side, there's very little chance of him acting silly while he's recovering from this injury. <br /><p>That's about all that's happening here. Nothing very exciting to report, but I think that's a good thing this time of year. How are things with you all? Doing anything fun with your horses?</p>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-29572438830873331852024-02-20T17:29:00.001-05:002024-02-20T17:29:10.160-05:00Truthful Tuesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEcUfdJUVWwsAzO4t-rv8esK4_LgsKUKp2deIQI4x0aahYU_8ZMH3u0UAezHDmtrHE6bzoi1HXIRHTaS9G2NGXGMnxpDa3ND50LnNcRGaXH5DNPyWUgBfta4iiReelaQ-oiPkopQAa7g4vUYFsvGxdXv3gvsraTT0CARMXk5EZGZ-_Oi5JRtV2aWQpMI/s960/truth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEcUfdJUVWwsAzO4t-rv8esK4_LgsKUKp2deIQI4x0aahYU_8ZMH3u0UAezHDmtrHE6bzoi1HXIRHTaS9G2NGXGMnxpDa3ND50LnNcRGaXH5DNPyWUgBfta4iiReelaQ-oiPkopQAa7g4vUYFsvGxdXv3gvsraTT0CARMXk5EZGZ-_Oi5JRtV2aWQpMI/s320/truth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Heh... So this isn't horse related but I have to share it. My family and I are planning a weekend trip to DC toward the end of March for a wedding. And I nearly forgot that I need a dog sitter! I'm so used to leaving my dogs with my mom that I didn't consider the fact that mom is coming with me. Sheesh. <p></p><p>Ever since becoming a hermit during the dark days (this is how I now refer to the Covid quarantine days) I swear, I'm less capable of being organized. I seem to lost the part of me that was able to just arrange things for going away especially. Like I used to travel a fair amount to horse shows and what not, so I had a good process for making sure everything fell into place. But I've severely lost that part of my brain. I guess I'll just need to start doing more so I can re-grow those brain cells. </p><p>Anyone else run into this? Maybe it's just old age? I am getting up there.</p>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-77740559931609952822024-02-15T19:30:00.005-05:002024-02-15T19:30:59.914-05:00Thursday's Threads: Valentine's Day Edition<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQH_XlSKCFKtVEWGcOTPS_80ozefc75onHXsxTeQhcpJ6mMm4RJPeDD_8ssauLAduSMDWR7Fnz4bnyS7bnmgVuMoE_-nI9qxSywuPkr1XGelVYxz9FrH6D9WUe7bMQ-vMxKB-Nhu9ecLTo3kUQe3oO0SDiJZRkvP_nqKIdPV7-dRLEtrzoGPtgS_paiow/s320/Thursday's%20Threads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="320" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQH_XlSKCFKtVEWGcOTPS_80ozefc75onHXsxTeQhcpJ6mMm4RJPeDD_8ssauLAduSMDWR7Fnz4bnyS7bnmgVuMoE_-nI9qxSywuPkr1XGelVYxz9FrH6D9WUe7bMQ-vMxKB-Nhu9ecLTo3kUQe3oO0SDiJZRkvP_nqKIdPV7-dRLEtrzoGPtgS_paiow/w400-h136/Thursday's%20Threads.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Outfit Day! I feel like it's been awhile since we had a ridiculous and fun outfit. But today's the day! If you follow me on my new TikTok account, you've seen spoilers. But I have very few followers. Lol. Old people probably shouldn't have TikTok. Haha! Anyway... Shiny is our model today, so let's start with her outfit.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfL9-yIWhwMD-_FBnQAbMr0d1QCI8xiBKu3xf7h7arjoLLOxgWOVyNFWinjOdP8UhSeD85capgsxzyHV9jfxJyttknkcO_0VBMyWCdpYWuo__tzssc7nPjLIWkIq71n56RgjhHCqxczuX_UYVJRx_gsmJ2UES422it6IgtEgAhIEx4oNoxnp0A7AM2Auk/s4258/IMG_1745.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3408" data-original-width="4258" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfL9-yIWhwMD-_FBnQAbMr0d1QCI8xiBKu3xf7h7arjoLLOxgWOVyNFWinjOdP8UhSeD85capgsxzyHV9jfxJyttknkcO_0VBMyWCdpYWuo__tzssc7nPjLIWkIq71n56RgjhHCqxczuX_UYVJRx_gsmJ2UES422it6IgtEgAhIEx4oNoxnp0A7AM2Auk/s320/IMG_1745.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>Palomino ponies were made for Valentine's Day outfits. You cannot change my mind on that.<div><br /><div>Bridle: Joseph Sterling<br />Brow band: Home Made</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNh9XFy8iyd2hOVSiCXmQpucoCfMOquq481SnKZa3fe2pcpF2xo5XZv5nTWuzDgUjW5PtYSTVcd_7PqolzpXzMHRw0LvcOBpr4oLoQv5oVjTboZPgibVsLdA6IwpOircnlW4hmdIwYQcPl-dVsZnNnUj4g0RH5zm_ii4jL62w7R3BrZu-LDJlgZmBmHVM/s4186/IMG_1741.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4186" data-original-width="2591" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNh9XFy8iyd2hOVSiCXmQpucoCfMOquq481SnKZa3fe2pcpF2xo5XZv5nTWuzDgUjW5PtYSTVcd_7PqolzpXzMHRw0LvcOBpr4oLoQv5oVjTboZPgibVsLdA6IwpOircnlW4hmdIwYQcPl-dVsZnNnUj4g0RH5zm_ii4jL62w7R3BrZu-LDJlgZmBmHVM/s320/IMG_1741.HEIC" width="198" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This brow band used to be a dog leash. But now it is four brow bands. Eros used his as a noseband on his halter yesterday though. He wanted to dress up but since he's just walking I had nothing to dress him in. So we figured that out. He was satisfied.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Boots: Equine Star</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4DRDUEPvTReaVF0B6wVTlim2cCWGdGrCoV3JVyKISrMp8cm0vBSaJDIHnlmX8CLhuGYwAVMuROdAHf-gDURf1uLTVaDeCRix08pmEfUr25zSZ-dhv89WZqmpW7FPESuRhsDWJVi5YJbbWd8uekmsn-TdxRTt2OLGvFlAM-zTX3SHWTrs-haGNBLmiALQ/s4327/IMG_1735.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4327" data-original-width="2998" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4DRDUEPvTReaVF0B6wVTlim2cCWGdGrCoV3JVyKISrMp8cm0vBSaJDIHnlmX8CLhuGYwAVMuROdAHf-gDURf1uLTVaDeCRix08pmEfUr25zSZ-dhv89WZqmpW7FPESuRhsDWJVi5YJbbWd8uekmsn-TdxRTt2OLGvFlAM-zTX3SHWTrs-haGNBLmiALQ/s320/IMG_1735.HEIC" width="222" /></a></div><div>I think these came out SO cute! And yes, we did wear all of this last year. But this stuff isn't cheap, so expect to see it all again next year!</div><div><br /></div>Saddle Pad: Equine Star<br />Saddle: Custom Saddlery<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUor8-yClBBHtFvibt1tSAyR0i5-EBi_PJQrYIqyHUqdlZFtpEqq0R8QPj04pzGuNzRxo-A7qx-PdvRRikcpSOQ6_G0DM53ZIaNUGz25_-XyS5ogzUKS2fWkMQpE9NY3-OmLCzdSRyo73ip0Z4-YU6AnSzrFRoP9BssBdfew0SxTXGwQpsTEndo8m0HWw/s4946/IMG_1734.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3819" data-original-width="4946" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUor8-yClBBHtFvibt1tSAyR0i5-EBi_PJQrYIqyHUqdlZFtpEqq0R8QPj04pzGuNzRxo-A7qx-PdvRRikcpSOQ6_G0DM53ZIaNUGz25_-XyS5ogzUKS2fWkMQpE9NY3-OmLCzdSRyo73ip0Z4-YU6AnSzrFRoP9BssBdfew0SxTXGwQpsTEndo8m0HWw/s320/IMG_1734.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>This saddle pad is adorable too. I have to say, I don't love the pads themselves. They're kind of slippery and don't stay put all that well. But for a single ride here and there they're fine. I think the more they get washed the more they'll soften up and maybe some of that slipperiness will go away. Hopefully anyway. </div><div><br /></div><div>That's what Shiny wore, and here's my outfit:</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXdqp9HS7QRZAYI1OcSmidqee1YKLuam_xnAr5quiBuQiYd-A4Ta7pYXJpjFjUT38IgiHAouRV_0s4ZizWdgK2wWzH7dfOS-eVeQrFa-J5NIrBVnMyWB6Mksb29valgPIUP5pOxknR15MMyTC3k3JTqM6eccARuqVR5b4CKv8t-bKnshSokXVD0uOMNc/s2173/IMG_1805.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2173" data-original-width="851" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXdqp9HS7QRZAYI1OcSmidqee1YKLuam_xnAr5quiBuQiYd-A4Ta7pYXJpjFjUT38IgiHAouRV_0s4ZizWdgK2wWzH7dfOS-eVeQrFa-J5NIrBVnMyWB6Mksb29valgPIUP5pOxknR15MMyTC3k3JTqM6eccARuqVR5b4CKv8t-bKnshSokXVD0uOMNc/w156-h400/IMG_1805.PNG" width="156" /></a></div>So much pink. But also green! Still though... mostly pink. It could have been MORE pink if I'd thought to bring the pink helmet. Fortunately for all of us, I did not. (I don't mention the vest below, it's Old Navy if you're looking for one!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Helmet: Samshield<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFW5yAD6pnLgwLlfgVpFuJ8gGZpAYz4e6gaeIGpy0eBJpa5z2LoG9BpX_DzGHoBXB51tlz0QqAaK4MIewIfKgoglgSWrsWbQsskZtEh7dCEt0B08GQOwbPfG8XYBOrp67rs10Z0PtV43In6S8qBbBaUXkjSkkny9Pggs6V4oSduSZoCA7p2MlD_Ucxfs/s1582/IMG_1800.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1582" data-original-width="1179" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFW5yAD6pnLgwLlfgVpFuJ8gGZpAYz4e6gaeIGpy0eBJpa5z2LoG9BpX_DzGHoBXB51tlz0QqAaK4MIewIfKgoglgSWrsWbQsskZtEh7dCEt0B08GQOwbPfG8XYBOrp67rs10Z0PtV43In6S8qBbBaUXkjSkkny9Pggs6V4oSduSZoCA7p2MlD_Ucxfs/s320/IMG_1800.PNG" width="238" /></a></div>I'm still wearing this. But here's a new angle of half of this old helmet for you!</div><div><br /></div><div>Sweatshirt: Zazzle<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59IjyyMT1Fz3TTDlRRl9PGcyehozYD8PMpUyFDYgTshisqcRhFHJENjtxJPSf5KI6p9u17kvO_jv0ZBEz1Bexy1JdtsVodmCwuU2VCidTHDih2BRj18-M3FwHrE-i1IX1mKzf8yWOieNjeRSoZkXgp-cDIF52KscmmKccIMyM_W0uOm4JF0NLoqErQi0/s5712/IMG_1719.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59IjyyMT1Fz3TTDlRRl9PGcyehozYD8PMpUyFDYgTshisqcRhFHJENjtxJPSf5KI6p9u17kvO_jv0ZBEz1Bexy1JdtsVodmCwuU2VCidTHDih2BRj18-M3FwHrE-i1IX1mKzf8yWOieNjeRSoZkXgp-cDIF52KscmmKccIMyM_W0uOm4JF0NLoqErQi0/s320/IMG_1719.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>It's possible this did not come from Zazzle... I've forgotten to be honest. But I'm pretty sure that's where I got it. My outfit is mostly snarky conversation hearts (except the belt, it's more positive). Shiny's had all sweet messages. Because ponies are sweet, and I'm a crotchety old spinster. </div><div><br /></div><div>Belt: Buckle Down<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicc01F0Rnx729EXqVfj6_MYiQcviDFzLhoKa0NNr-ihyNt8RiQTlZMD2IJF4-fNMZTOO_-NmkEmZq6iqSBhCYK-U7kiFiMLL1vpyw3UTVmhcVZAUgNVOr3oSkXo28UqLRP3JDyAY6-96vHwTOv5ohsYlcT7m1LNc3f-SjUb3SYj7AB8LG3X16DQB9QQBI/s4032/IMG_1720.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="4032" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicc01F0Rnx729EXqVfj6_MYiQcviDFzLhoKa0NNr-ihyNt8RiQTlZMD2IJF4-fNMZTOO_-NmkEmZq6iqSBhCYK-U7kiFiMLL1vpyw3UTVmhcVZAUgNVOr3oSkXo28UqLRP3JDyAY6-96vHwTOv5ohsYlcT7m1LNc3f-SjUb3SYj7AB8LG3X16DQB9QQBI/s320/IMG_1720.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div>Rita actually has a collar and leash that matches this belt. Because it's important to match your horses AND your dog on Valentine's Day.</div><div><br /></div>Breeches: Pikeur<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7HMekgfiWbmsJiqB-iSR15IJISbgxdhN4hjgS2B0WyEvjt7EZ8ZsoKxuXaVGXfhUehaGDPqkvnlNaekIiTkfDHKE7L_sEBFmnv-vgq0fPj9RlxanT1lPzHuZHJz4samM3loYKRnob3mhZYRb7ENh-0sVJFYcyoL8CC7FLIH-Z9uNFces9xLN_0F3zjg/s5712/IMG_1721.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7HMekgfiWbmsJiqB-iSR15IJISbgxdhN4hjgS2B0WyEvjt7EZ8ZsoKxuXaVGXfhUehaGDPqkvnlNaekIiTkfDHKE7L_sEBFmnv-vgq0fPj9RlxanT1lPzHuZHJz4samM3loYKRnob3mhZYRb7ENh-0sVJFYcyoL8CC7FLIH-Z9uNFces9xLN_0F3zjg/s320/IMG_1721.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>I snagged these second hand likely from Facebook (it was a few years ago) and I LOVE them. I think someone needs to come out with new tie dye breeches so I can have more. These may or may not be trying to split in the butt... So I'm not sure how much longer they'll survive. So like TS or RJ, maybe ROMFH, if you're listening... MORE TIE DYE PLEASE! </div><div><br /></div><div>Socks: Dreamers and Schemers<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0vP51_ipIhwuc7SvWHPT7G30lUE0bqNQBRvr45cectOcweP17DM14ZW4mhH9gQgwjCZqWU9PZ7vw0vQ1jgn2Zvooyo_qb2dH7O9nw1EcZtTLrq_BIU3OX1SGVFS72baKy60sOufizJpeKCL6xb5lyrt7KiPCUbybMdJmARGy_14cqhlON7wO90s6088/s4858/IMG_1723.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4858" data-original-width="3211" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0vP51_ipIhwuc7SvWHPT7G30lUE0bqNQBRvr45cectOcweP17DM14ZW4mhH9gQgwjCZqWU9PZ7vw0vQ1jgn2Zvooyo_qb2dH7O9nw1EcZtTLrq_BIU3OX1SGVFS72baKy60sOufizJpeKCL6xb5lyrt7KiPCUbybMdJmARGy_14cqhlON7wO90s6088/s320/IMG_1723.HEIC" width="212" /></a></div>Of COURSE they had snarky socks. D&S would never let me down.</div><div><br /></div><div>Half Chaps and Paddock Boots: Celeris UK<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfOCjih9BQv1jr4pVGeSTg0Ih2RJ6o9YGxALCmuPm9UA6OYx0w82mFHNJcqo-qbW-vvGJ84s9FMcp5IBzFIKLnFYRRGy4mrpGBT-LiAXv8-_ch_3J0IJiYb3_E2kSWHehQ7A5HQ5sKK2WgrRm5M1WaM1qfhynGYjR8LwNYquYk2SQmGWDR7wCW88coH8/s2550/IMG_1790.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="1487" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLfOCjih9BQv1jr4pVGeSTg0Ih2RJ6o9YGxALCmuPm9UA6OYx0w82mFHNJcqo-qbW-vvGJ84s9FMcp5IBzFIKLnFYRRGy4mrpGBT-LiAXv8-_ch_3J0IJiYb3_E2kSWHehQ7A5HQ5sKK2WgrRm5M1WaM1qfhynGYjR8LwNYquYk2SQmGWDR7wCW88coH8/s320/IMG_1790.HEIC" width="187" /></a></div>These are the wonderful sheepskin lined chaps and boots. I'm not sure yet which is warmer, these or the full chaps. I think if they could figure out how to do sheepskin lined full chaps I'd be the coziest rider on the planet. Though I feel like fully lined full chaps might be impossible to move in. Probably why they don't exist. <br /><p>That's it for this holiday! It was fun having a silly outfit again. I think the next one will be for St Patty's day if I remember. The last few years I've somehow forgotten all about that holiday. </p></div></div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-21268126483899004612024-02-14T21:21:00.000-05:002024-02-14T21:21:04.939-05:00What's Up Wednesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_m_jY-FPR6ib0mr3dnkk6Z60pwSHxKCrI6Wi3f_upAWxGZhy2gk3IZ2DkPupjFwBtA9hzuspQWVF7tZ2xX2DoCfizRnVKuNVb7GwB5jF34ENRngSVZe7vcp0wm03TMYxpXNvQL4tm_KlwYmefnvh9b8LN-f5zEjA-MHXN0Z-fEIvyWNAz2tXh_C2zPs/s472/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="472" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_m_jY-FPR6ib0mr3dnkk6Z60pwSHxKCrI6Wi3f_upAWxGZhy2gk3IZ2DkPupjFwBtA9hzuspQWVF7tZ2xX2DoCfizRnVKuNVb7GwB5jF34ENRngSVZe7vcp0wm03TMYxpXNvQL4tm_KlwYmefnvh9b8LN-f5zEjA-MHXN0Z-fEIvyWNAz2tXh_C2zPs/w400-h204/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" width="400" /></a></div>I need to start taking notes throughout my week, because I barely remember what went on... We're kind of in that point of winter where every week feels mostly the same. So there's not a ton to report on (or remember). Anyway... <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnsOwS046en67nujgm8zDwQK_ulcUA_7dIbmjxgE_Go1Hw8H2NCEeJjgYaG7Rlzz46slSGrgZelseZoSiMEhFgpdXtXClg9Or0hWh-qeYJ02BsA2Z14Cu3SKks65PjmKl3AwiBBuPfjhg8ednM7L6gwujQdUKGvU1D2hErzIjwjWpYgoCkBTNao6UQqM/s3088/IMG_1667.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnsOwS046en67nujgm8zDwQK_ulcUA_7dIbmjxgE_Go1Hw8H2NCEeJjgYaG7Rlzz46slSGrgZelseZoSiMEhFgpdXtXClg9Or0hWh-qeYJ02BsA2Z14Cu3SKks65PjmKl3AwiBBuPfjhg8ednM7L6gwujQdUKGvU1D2hErzIjwjWpYgoCkBTNao6UQqM/s320/IMG_1667.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><p>Eros' hives have gotten REALLY bad, so I just recently started him on some Benadryl which should hopefully help. Also, the new shavings came, so hopefully that will just fix the problem. Otherwise, he's still living his best life. We had a few beautiful days where the weather was sunny and in the 50's. Felt like spring! So E got to do his walks outside, and we both really enjoyed them. We walk for 30 minutes and usually cover about 1.1 miles. But outside E had some pep in his step and we managed just under 1.5 miles in the same amount of time. We even got to see Al during our walk since he was having his outside time while E and I were strolling.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmy-T14F88Hl8NMnXu-1vu7j2QPEg8BfBfvSsFIalRHbWdonIvTaz6qV69e0WEDWaPFz0PNbop9vNN3zdwEl_NlZM08FDye8EHk7YNdtzpAxZVBSBpgNMMZ0X0o1bcQdbwGVI39T0nyN2iBTOi_02ioHyljdL3rvBcxllfPoVOxoo9HLSMxPT02_FkO24/s5712/IMG_1672.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmy-T14F88Hl8NMnXu-1vu7j2QPEg8BfBfvSsFIalRHbWdonIvTaz6qV69e0WEDWaPFz0PNbop9vNN3zdwEl_NlZM08FDye8EHk7YNdtzpAxZVBSBpgNMMZ0X0o1bcQdbwGVI39T0nyN2iBTOi_02ioHyljdL3rvBcxllfPoVOxoo9HLSMxPT02_FkO24/w400-h300/IMG_1672.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br />Speaking of Al, he had a decent week. Not the best we've had but not bad either. Thursday we had a pretty great lesson, but then our Saturday lesson wasn't as great. He was more distracted and not moving off my aids very well. We rode a little earlier than normal though, and it was pretty chilly still at that point in the day, so I'm not getting worked up about it. This week it's cold again, and tomorrow's lesson will be in the low 20 degree range so I have no expectations for that either. Hopefully it's at least less windy than today. The indoor was rattling it was blowing so hard! And the snow is still up on the roof... These are wild times my friends. Wild times. Thankfully the goat's been wandering free lately to keep Al company with his thoughts...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXKE7CRef9Meqkp-dgBNKvZF2z7rVx3R7qyjpijSbuAsbo9wbDdep81d9jTCChc8KRcH5xhk26zdcrHtM3tb2R5gj3J9Vl8i4RmfOKRI8WkBGLX4E8TTyWhP7Z8xsWZS_V_Pkm5qS0uZl-lQ6sZupT0twA52KzYgrI9uTUtuvq6LcX3eB1xpb09xm9rY/s4032/IMG_1706.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXKE7CRef9Meqkp-dgBNKvZF2z7rVx3R7qyjpijSbuAsbo9wbDdep81d9jTCChc8KRcH5xhk26zdcrHtM3tb2R5gj3J9Vl8i4RmfOKRI8WkBGLX4E8TTyWhP7Z8xsWZS_V_Pkm5qS0uZl-lQ6sZupT0twA52KzYgrI9uTUtuvq6LcX3eB1xpb09xm9rY/s320/IMG_1706.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br />The goat lives with Al's half brother CD (who we lesson with!) but is allowed to roam in the mornings. When he was a baby goat he was raised by all the barn dogs, so he's not really sure what species he is. He wags his tail like a dog. Doesn't eat tack or carrots, but does like donuts. He also especially likes to pull the jump flowers out of the boxes and drop them on the ground. He's a pretty good goat as goats go. And Al really seems to enjoy his company. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRERRwa9vSz6-HH9kPJkyQpLiw4Uk76vpNYLFF7Npy4P_gFpK4Q2DouAFk1uew6AwZ_a9RcsYnnh77vD8vpbDNfjTjZVTTge5YyG3Co3NEgN5WLN-6JWH_4-k7lhSXXH-ZpDnp-bazbNgzAlUatRILhKMIdTGwt4n8ulPnG4OPqA4QFyl0VwfGA4M5SM/s1582/IMG_1800.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1582" data-original-width="1179" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRERRwa9vSz6-HH9kPJkyQpLiw4Uk76vpNYLFF7Npy4P_gFpK4Q2DouAFk1uew6AwZ_a9RcsYnnh77vD8vpbDNfjTjZVTTge5YyG3Co3NEgN5WLN-6JWH_4-k7lhSXXH-ZpDnp-bazbNgzAlUatRILhKMIdTGwt4n8ulPnG4OPqA4QFyl0VwfGA4M5SM/s320/IMG_1800.PNG" width="238" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Shiny was SASSY this week! She was kind of sticky all week, not wanting to get to work at all. I was thinking she may be coming due for some maintenance, but I don't actually think so. I'm pretty sure she should't be due for a bit longer. Our Thursday lesson she was cranky about picking up canter, but once she got going she was great. Jumped around willingly albeit maybe a little short on pace. Saturday though? So many opinions. ALL THE OPINIONS. And she was not at all interested in moving up to the jumps. At one point, I asked her to lengthen to get to a nice forward spot at a little vertical. She made faces and sucked back until we were about a stride and a half away. And you know what she did then?? She let out a HUGE buck. Which there wasn't space for. Next thing I know, we're about one inch away from the fence and I'm thinking... Huh. Wonder what's going to happen now... I was hoping she'd stop. But Shiny doesn't stop. Shiny is the most honest animal on the planet (unless the fence has square rails, she hates those). So she pings herself right over. I was just up there like a rag doll with sticky legs. Fortunately, no one died, and we came back and tried again without the acrobatics. We compromised the rest of the lesson, I picked the slow distances and she agreed not to try and kill us. <div><br /></div><div>Sunday Funday she was fine for but we barely did anything... I rode Al early that day, then went to brunch and came back for Shiny. So I was suffering a food and mimosa coma and let Shiny have an extra easy ride. We both enjoyed it. But then Tuesday? She was SPOOKY. Shiny! She only spooks maybe twice a year. I wasn't thinking she could possibly be wild already. She just free lunged the week before last. Those normally take for at least a month with Shiny. But then I got on her today and when we were done with the warm up shuffle, I asked for canter and she just wanted to kick out and bounce up and down. At first I worried that she was hurting, but then I decided you know what? I think she's wild. So I hopped off, tied up the reins and stirrups and let her have herself a free lunge. She was nuts. Galloped around, threw some bucks, had a grand old time. When I got back on she was much happier, and moving forward nicely. I frequently forget that when Shiny gets especially backwards, it means she's wild. It's counterintuitive, but that's a pony mare for you. </div><div><br /></div><div>I had actually hoped to ride her outside during the nice days last week, but our lessons didn't give us the opportunity. I did take walk her out outside on Friday though, and it was lovely. She was definitely happy to get out of the indoor. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PiaykVlDqwWOlG5aXJ6Ytqow5Hhfxrt-TmW-tR36FPvfOaQH_EFFnOHdSoP319EW0VXec9s7dd37e-6zbi_WqAhUsVy52us6-SGUfztgQagtJvneqrv3oSyqsuAGMA7_Tt3lJZ7Pwv_34lWRk5yQaVnIgxdzKSRpInZBEE_CEdWtJvpKZLWOG00TWvc/s5712/IMG_1656.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PiaykVlDqwWOlG5aXJ6Ytqow5Hhfxrt-TmW-tR36FPvfOaQH_EFFnOHdSoP319EW0VXec9s7dd37e-6zbi_WqAhUsVy52us6-SGUfztgQagtJvneqrv3oSyqsuAGMA7_Tt3lJZ7Pwv_34lWRk5yQaVnIgxdzKSRpInZBEE_CEdWtJvpKZLWOG00TWvc/s320/IMG_1656.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br />That's about it from here this week. Hope you all had a good one! Is the weather all sorts of up and down where you are too?<br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-26138710118504823092024-02-13T21:29:00.003-05:002024-02-13T21:29:58.427-05:00Truthful Tuesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcfzYyo2aLNL1U83yeRB-MVi2lVsBZG7wJduyLTrngurJb-cB8oZl2TYbHJuBV_QcapkoOOo7w_Q1jJmB-P-pqAVnCKJh9jIuu1ho74kGWxro5TcYRXRh7rYCVsJH8Y9c-qMJdT_4DnDg938RqyDonL-PzXTy-I9jHJynq47gDLwjjDkN61c3qbLj-lU/s960/truth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcfzYyo2aLNL1U83yeRB-MVi2lVsBZG7wJduyLTrngurJb-cB8oZl2TYbHJuBV_QcapkoOOo7w_Q1jJmB-P-pqAVnCKJh9jIuu1ho74kGWxro5TcYRXRh7rYCVsJH8Y9c-qMJdT_4DnDg938RqyDonL-PzXTy-I9jHJynq47gDLwjjDkN61c3qbLj-lU/s320/truth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This week's confession is that I'm feeling a little mid winter slump. We had fake spring this past weekend which had me feeling super motivated and looking forward to spring/summer and being back home with the horses. Hopefully by that time Eros will be back in work too. Lots to look forward to! But then, winter came back with a full on snowstorm today. Gross. It brought the cold with it too. Double gross. So now I'm back to feeling very unmotivated. Fortunately, Al isn't the kind of horse to let me slack off, so we're still plugging along. But still. It's not as fun as it is when it's actually warm out. <p></p><p>I figure tomorrow and or the next day will be its own special torture when the snow comes off the roof of the indoor while I'm riding. I regularly question why I love living in New England when this time of year rolls around. I for sure need to start playing the lottery so I can be a proper snowbird someday. </p>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-76509737182886288782024-02-08T19:50:00.003-05:002024-02-08T19:50:48.725-05:00Thursday's Threads: Throwback Edition<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PnNsO8acIdHJ9TeAixmDwk45soCq8za1e8-ld8VgsleaT9KZNiWeVvxl9DERfh5LEdPXti5aVKCxHEO7t8MuzKELCoP-CeaSmKnYZbOUKQwt845vkV7X6n4YCxVlMf3epqGNQjWjiahQP3gc8ftuVno4Lv8tZQ5yBJOZ9xNJDeuV8aD5687bqSBUqPc/s320/Thursday's%20Threads.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="320" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PnNsO8acIdHJ9TeAixmDwk45soCq8za1e8-ld8VgsleaT9KZNiWeVvxl9DERfh5LEdPXti5aVKCxHEO7t8MuzKELCoP-CeaSmKnYZbOUKQwt845vkV7X6n4YCxVlMf3epqGNQjWjiahQP3gc8ftuVno4Lv8tZQ5yBJOZ9xNJDeuV8aD5687bqSBUqPc/w400-h136/Thursday's%20Threads.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Soooo.... I maybe forgot to take fresh horse photos for today's Thursday's Threads. But my plan was for Al to be our model today, and he's wearing exactly what Shiny wore two weeks ago. Do you remember? It was this:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasGVIcbauqadlqx_vCbzh6aLp1wAwDAXRmmkWufzFk0YOVY5kfWXqKn9bqbL6OJisAzJENVruuYFLLTelEgwjdmq907_96YWIWD7icEQ360Oi6UYvmPkiBeHT3DJtC4FBlKSblW1EDUNviQnhjcGM1Tx4qQ64NguQpgWJxV-KcchT13MoRZzM9zJdD8Y/s4828/IMG_1395.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4828" data-original-width="3764" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasGVIcbauqadlqx_vCbzh6aLp1wAwDAXRmmkWufzFk0YOVY5kfWXqKn9bqbL6OJisAzJENVruuYFLLTelEgwjdmq907_96YWIWD7icEQ360Oi6UYvmPkiBeHT3DJtC4FBlKSblW1EDUNviQnhjcGM1Tx4qQ64NguQpgWJxV-KcchT13MoRZzM9zJdD8Y/s320/IMG_1395.HEIC" width="249" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjg2MdZDN5SabEdpCN2LScnFC49GyLPtktorDzLz4oucT_7HzXewhwfttHlm9xY_ySS6ZeSfrgxsjdS14tqgNfT7pnHCbgSLkomX_Ve_llA_0uoKWHqRooRyBcEVlUN1YRxxbSRf3rBauxA2Ebzqu3RXfAgs7hRTIzBRrxc9ZpPqXeMeiyzU-rgubsz4/s4712/IMG_1390.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4111" data-original-width="4712" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjg2MdZDN5SabEdpCN2LScnFC49GyLPtktorDzLz4oucT_7HzXewhwfttHlm9xY_ySS6ZeSfrgxsjdS14tqgNfT7pnHCbgSLkomX_Ve_llA_0uoKWHqRooRyBcEVlUN1YRxxbSRf3rBauxA2Ebzqu3RXfAgs7hRTIzBRrxc9ZpPqXeMeiyzU-rgubsz4/s320/IMG_1390.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZg5HcXV8ieRv8mgOG9ucN4WKybdZnhttZ0nbEWXSolaYqppHn22Pm47a8DOCsF6Ucwh51pZXSKTjJUChAQVyhp3_8sEc4sy5YR2nAh7ToTyxElViTU-J3-i7azl5TNlFy_4Smf4VS4abxzLIUqiNEA8teLpM5LMw9cBWD9-NtBvSqSFTkyQ2APaqaNPM/s4831/IMG_1389.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4831" data-original-width="3045" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZg5HcXV8ieRv8mgOG9ucN4WKybdZnhttZ0nbEWXSolaYqppHn22Pm47a8DOCsF6Ucwh51pZXSKTjJUChAQVyhp3_8sEc4sy5YR2nAh7ToTyxElViTU-J3-i7azl5TNlFy_4Smf4VS4abxzLIUqiNEA8teLpM5LMw9cBWD9-NtBvSqSFTkyQ2APaqaNPM/s320/IMG_1389.HEIC" width="202" /></a></div>I switched Al over to this pad to help with his winter rubs from the saddle. Hopefully it helps. But what I'm really excited to share this week is MY outfit. If you follow me on Instagram you might have already seen that I managed to get myself back into the full chaps I got when I was 16. That makes them... 28 years old. TWENTY-EIGHT! YEARS! That's really old. And um... also makes me really old. Anyway...! Here's what I had on this week:<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipX9aog2ckHrAnGRFOIyLguXSo6-0M0kJqnp0Xy8gRNIVJTr0CURthXaRrPC1MWMQGCSTaQk9YYeuwHJg_dt_XZNm5G9arnMuiel9zg5UytKaGWoDx3Bght9w0noaYtsPHw3YiGnI5Q-65uSVXvn08gH54b9Io6RNRMFobLmv43J7AmkSldUW5YihDIkM/s4313/IMG_1613.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4313" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipX9aog2ckHrAnGRFOIyLguXSo6-0M0kJqnp0Xy8gRNIVJTr0CURthXaRrPC1MWMQGCSTaQk9YYeuwHJg_dt_XZNm5G9arnMuiel9zg5UytKaGWoDx3Bght9w0noaYtsPHw3YiGnI5Q-65uSVXvn08gH54b9Io6RNRMFobLmv43J7AmkSldUW5YihDIkM/w185-h400/IMG_1613.HEIC" width="185" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outfit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglrLVb9BIf2Y9163ljwDCv0qGQ5VznXHKLupWxkeoOm0eeluYvOgu-hE00YQtJoc7fWl1YyiIId_KdfNwBfhl3YmppED-IL1fjFULKjAT4FoIbEz1Q41YwyH_KS59uo-4Ay9F7BU-laGGkISkFwFdn6Fl-kMyJBq6wGNc_D14uKDXyqVV9bZqZmxTpQUE/s2970/IMG_1630.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2970" data-original-width="1317" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglrLVb9BIf2Y9163ljwDCv0qGQ5VznXHKLupWxkeoOm0eeluYvOgu-hE00YQtJoc7fWl1YyiIId_KdfNwBfhl3YmppED-IL1fjFULKjAT4FoIbEz1Q41YwyH_KS59uo-4Ay9F7BU-laGGkISkFwFdn6Fl-kMyJBq6wGNc_D14uKDXyqVV9bZqZmxTpQUE/w178-h400/IMG_1630.JPG" width="178" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full Outfit</td></tr></tbody></table>Helmet is still the Samshield so we'll just skip right over that. Vest is from Macy's. I'm not sure of the brand, I think it's one of their own. <div><br /></div><div>Sweater: Vineyard Vines</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QeEqKv3Qrvi22kj3kmjn_azFJsFmiHeBxnvVTHT3wkmn4NRatjuSE_vHaKuP9sVrKbIj-4qvQNccjOflAJKHQei8YfwkrQVFhyphenhyphenQsWfe2vbjej9r2TFW5PfVoTNkPi0hglQlThupPICYKYH9lXEWCyUmmnfEzoQHJDkEIb-Md8UEURuoVI3g9f61rfuU/s5712/IMG_1614.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QeEqKv3Qrvi22kj3kmjn_azFJsFmiHeBxnvVTHT3wkmn4NRatjuSE_vHaKuP9sVrKbIj-4qvQNccjOflAJKHQei8YfwkrQVFhyphenhyphenQsWfe2vbjej9r2TFW5PfVoTNkPi0hglQlThupPICYKYH9lXEWCyUmmnfEzoQHJDkEIb-Md8UEURuoVI3g9f61rfuU/s320/IMG_1614.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>I feel like I may have worn this recently for Thursday's Threads? But not positive. I recently rediscovered it when I went through a bin of sweaters I had stored away. It was a good find this time, but also when I first got it. It's wool and by a fancy pants brand, so it was originally very expensive. But I had found it at TJ Maxx on clearance for like $30 or something around there. It's perfect for winter riding!<div><br /></div><div>Belt strap: Found on Ebay, no brand<br />Belt Buckle: Vintage Gucci<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfT5pcVD8O_9hJtlpB_Fs-Ct30P7nNkK_Du0wqxZuFpz3O9khA0fcXvPvrclASzpqsa1evAvTYmKhO8CU2OWVEE-QqzjbAZmp1okA7UhtvcarIzf3tGuBAAVseu08VMEzOOOjIN-cgMZXTchJYMt7nd_mLw6UUpoFNeVBKNah37X_kgzzhi2cMT0HVLkI/s4032/IMG_1615.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2127" data-original-width="4032" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfT5pcVD8O_9hJtlpB_Fs-Ct30P7nNkK_Du0wqxZuFpz3O9khA0fcXvPvrclASzpqsa1evAvTYmKhO8CU2OWVEE-QqzjbAZmp1okA7UhtvcarIzf3tGuBAAVseu08VMEzOOOjIN-cgMZXTchJYMt7nd_mLw6UUpoFNeVBKNah37X_kgzzhi2cMT0HVLkI/w400-h211/IMG_1615.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div>I found both of these on Ebay years ago. The belt is a little dry and might not be around much longer, but for now it's holding up! The buckle you can see has some slight damage to the enamel up at the start of the G, but otherwise is in great shape. I just think it feels horsey with the buckle in the middle like that. Heh... a buckle ON a buckle. How Meta.<br /><div><br />Breeches: Equiline</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHa0O1pqqScroTwIRnvAXPQAOE5Mgnh2cn5sAYsMeVeqQ45jQRP3mLLJRPI3d5CPy7i9I8dXrUUzlMKQ4lYgJ2eWTh5tKZkr34Rf4p0vFc-K8fh4EGoiz_RICtvHH_XM9H1OLrgx1D4xZeZSaeCrRPNBQZkSGoITgVjg4symHqo7E497MYATz-sefVgCA/s5712/IMG_1616.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHa0O1pqqScroTwIRnvAXPQAOE5Mgnh2cn5sAYsMeVeqQ45jQRP3mLLJRPI3d5CPy7i9I8dXrUUzlMKQ4lYgJ2eWTh5tKZkr34Rf4p0vFc-K8fh4EGoiz_RICtvHH_XM9H1OLrgx1D4xZeZSaeCrRPNBQZkSGoITgVjg4symHqo7E497MYATz-sefVgCA/s320/IMG_1616.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>You've seen these a bunch by now. This is the pair that I think is mis-sized because they are two sizes bigger than I normally wear but fit great. Equiline is weird. <br /><div><p>Paddock Boots: Celeris UK<br />Chaps: Journeyman</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrz841FVCmHuZRWFGXG11SabVv4RXHG2wFaYEl68kLs8eZTEXXYm-zlHVGoyPh8P7_1nu3bYmsS1KVJPrSkSHKMy5U-4DM4PBtfxm8fHwem2dB0dutP_xalw1gen0rUbZuANN-YmCVTf2472LjyfEZ-m9Vbvcjawx1-Wiyp5fbgtY9_8jYMy5l8AIy894/s1833/IMG_1647.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1833" data-original-width="1179" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrz841FVCmHuZRWFGXG11SabVv4RXHG2wFaYEl68kLs8eZTEXXYm-zlHVGoyPh8P7_1nu3bYmsS1KVJPrSkSHKMy5U-4DM4PBtfxm8fHwem2dB0dutP_xalw1gen0rUbZuANN-YmCVTf2472LjyfEZ-m9Vbvcjawx1-Wiyp5fbgtY9_8jYMy5l8AIy894/w258-h400/IMG_1647.PNG" width="258" /></a></div>Listen. I have no idea how these are fitting me. I'm easily 15 lbs heavier than when I got them. Maybe more. But here we are! I'm not asking questions. I did have to let the buckle out quite a bit though. I'm all for honesty around here. I've paired them with my sheepskin lined Celeris paddock boots and it's a ridiculously warm set up for winter riding. 10/10 highly recommend. </div><div><br />But can we chat more about the chaps? They were a Chanukah gift from my mom, but I got measured early because the company was at Washington when I was showing there and it made sense to have them do the measurements. Plus they take awhile and that way they should arrive around holiday time. Which I think they did, who can remember that long ago? I was SO excited. I grew up riding at a barn that had its own tack shop. And also, it was the only tack store anywhere near where we lived. And the owner really hated when we bought stuff anywhere else, so we were kind of stuck with whatever brands they carried there. Journeyman was not one of them. They did have a custom chap brand, but it wasn't one of the nicer ones, and they had very few options. So it was a really big deal when my mom agreed to let me get these. And even the barn/store owner admitted these were really nice quality when they arrived. CLEARLY, they are good quality since they are THIS old. To be fair, they sat in storage for probably 20 years... But that almost makes it more impressive because they came out of storage STIFF. Like I could barely get them unfolded. It took a lot of conditioning and eventually a few rides to get them back to their former glory. But here they are! And I'm once again very excited. </div></div></div><div><br />Here are the chaps back in the day. I was probably 17 at this point. And that amazing steed is Just Humour Me, Bud in the barn. Bud-Bud to his friends. My junior hunter. Best horse there ever was. An appendix quarter horse that held his own against the warmbloods. Ribboned at Devon and Indoors. (With the pros... I never managed a ribbon at those venues. I was famous for finding seven out of eight jumps, and the 8th was usually a spectacular miss, but hey, at least I got there.)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Qhyphenhyphen8SJusHeTkGX0xIISB521a7OKcqC_-75cqNgaNnjoPcHm0Xn1px6eUFy7QUq733sIjiu_EDP4ssXLxcEOWOw_sFouHJy9n6nwFIgQUI67F-j_87KWZ05jWpHDyblE7TpdsOVqTdm6Jv-QBxIrltbo_zx-NFo_T93v8CfElyINQ2fcL698xISmy-BU/s2251/IMG_1441.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="2251" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Qhyphenhyphen8SJusHeTkGX0xIISB521a7OKcqC_-75cqNgaNnjoPcHm0Xn1px6eUFy7QUq733sIjiu_EDP4ssXLxcEOWOw_sFouHJy9n6nwFIgQUI67F-j_87KWZ05jWpHDyblE7TpdsOVqTdm6Jv-QBxIrltbo_zx-NFo_T93v8CfElyINQ2fcL698xISmy-BU/s320/IMG_1441.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rqE1CQkpySQ8-RucmiBAaqgI74i8W9RtubPZ2RRkoGYcxuYPIisgC6gPjbBAnPECed-pwdGRQI7ZkUZz5rne02sWje6YxLlUBwXp8JmWjnRefYI8XE8ptcctU-mh2wQPGhOrHeHyB2T5jzlqQqspwbpWeUJxmr8uGrpzzBbz2Yvj04RkWgx-8a-9Hb0/s2274/IMG_1440.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2274" data-original-width="2136" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rqE1CQkpySQ8-RucmiBAaqgI74i8W9RtubPZ2RRkoGYcxuYPIisgC6gPjbBAnPECed-pwdGRQI7ZkUZz5rne02sWje6YxLlUBwXp8JmWjnRefYI8XE8ptcctU-mh2wQPGhOrHeHyB2T5jzlqQqspwbpWeUJxmr8uGrpzzBbz2Yvj04RkWgx-8a-9Hb0/s320/IMG_1440.HEIC" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div>These are the only photos I could find with the chaps. On the one hand I am VERY GLAD that cell phone cameras weren't a thing when I was growing up, but on the other, I really wish I would have had more photos from the old days. </div><div>Do you have anything old you used to love to use for riding that you've brought back or maybe bought again? Did you have a pair of Journeymans? </div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-63875780748293598402024-02-07T21:10:00.007-05:002024-02-07T21:10:58.720-05:00What's Up Wednesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkfpqQgxMjWNbyfBzs7HxpKAnB8fg2ME3J4ixwxyyudI3JxsFBiLyG4BtbX_VAa_ai12vv7Cy8Z8kDmXtDnm4YiOrNwnxbD0Ntv3nXjV-rKh2gF9IGKaxdMoTncyiUofTCjhpfYZ-4MBerX7_gNt6vXqxhNFlvglzpoREJCH8KJADmFj_AIChJBHdFBYM/s472/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="472" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkfpqQgxMjWNbyfBzs7HxpKAnB8fg2ME3J4ixwxyyudI3JxsFBiLyG4BtbX_VAa_ai12vv7Cy8Z8kDmXtDnm4YiOrNwnxbD0Ntv3nXjV-rKh2gF9IGKaxdMoTncyiUofTCjhpfYZ-4MBerX7_gNt6vXqxhNFlvglzpoREJCH8KJADmFj_AIChJBHdFBYM/w400-h204/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" width="400" /></a></div>We actually had a pretty lovely week/weekend around here. The horses have all been so good, even Al!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPvhPrI4yzmLtnbHVWCxQ5K5BDEd0TfTWKWtkwahKl7mPhbNcY6BI1inCMu9j4-W5XnR7xx7UxdqX_9qnLVp6aKn_Tdo066leeDQMfNtJaPJg2Gqh16PXLSviampX4Q11DZAsGdJ-YsVcFx3HsOBsSXW7C122Ptqn8Gg5wB6KxdZkZa_A_6PTiZ1idhM/s4032/IMG_1538.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPvhPrI4yzmLtnbHVWCxQ5K5BDEd0TfTWKWtkwahKl7mPhbNcY6BI1inCMu9j4-W5XnR7xx7UxdqX_9qnLVp6aKn_Tdo066leeDQMfNtJaPJg2Gqh16PXLSviampX4Q11DZAsGdJ-YsVcFx3HsOBsSXW7C122Ptqn8Gg5wB6KxdZkZa_A_6PTiZ1idhM/s320/IMG_1538.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>Obviously, some days are better than others, but of course, that's horses, right? Overall, he's really been a good boy. We had two lessons this past week, one Thursday and one on Saturday. I chose to switch Al into Shiny's usual lessons so that he can ride with friends, but also while the ring isn't busy with non lessons. He likes to have buddies, but can lose focus and get anxious when there's too much chaos. <div>I'm still struggling a little in my head with allowing myself to avoid Al's triggers. I grew up being taught that we don't let horses get away with "bad" behavior. If they're afraid of something, you make them face it. If your horse doesn't like a busy ring, you ride your horse when it's busiest until he learns to like it. After all, horse shows are busy places. If you can't handle it at home, how will you away? But I've never had a horse quite like Al. So I'm trying very hard to listen to him. To work with him instead of against him. And just figure out how to make our rides successful. I also still strongly believe that very few of these behaviors we're working through will translate to horse shows. Both times we competed last summer he was very excited to be there and do his job. </div><div>So all that said, we're still only jumping fences that are set at the non scary end of the ring. So courses are short and full of roll backs... Fortunately, Al enjoys a good roll back. There's a new course in the ring for this week, that seems pretty Al friendly though, so we might (maybe, possibly) be able to venture a little further around the ring and put together a longer course. We shall see. He lessons tomorrow. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTNmyECp_r2Up2p60wZJVH6yN0igzD8WHYGKBilFFqpBCRF1SV6IxaT6i9JmRRDPz1kJq9plFefoix0tc1xwjmWCb0lNcDGxwJexEjZvH9oFsPSMy9WblAfu9IpOOCAR5gC73wDKsOsY23AknA0EmyVvI-QaYrhSU1T8NgF-Ob5k3QQUQtfk03juo-SU/s4032/IMG_8121.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTNmyECp_r2Up2p60wZJVH6yN0igzD8WHYGKBilFFqpBCRF1SV6IxaT6i9JmRRDPz1kJq9plFefoix0tc1xwjmWCb0lNcDGxwJexEjZvH9oFsPSMy9WblAfu9IpOOCAR5gC73wDKsOsY23AknA0EmyVvI-QaYrhSU1T8NgF-Ob5k3QQUQtfk03juo-SU/s320/IMG_8121.heic" width="240" /></a></div>Shiny had a great week too! She also had two lessons, the same days as Al. (Which is a little exhausting for their rider!) Her lessons have been privates which is fun because we get to jump more. Which Shiny also thinks is super fun. I can't say enough about how nicely she's going. She's looking for the contact and wants me to just keep a steady soft feel rather than constantly having to remind her about the contact. And to the jumps? I have to whoa! She's so gung-ho. It's ridiculously fun. I think she's really feeling good these days which is so wonderful to see and feel. I caved and had her clipped again this week too. She was SO HAIRY and it's been fairly warmish so it was taking half the day for her dry after our rides. Nobody wants to spend all day soggy and waiting for grooming. So now she's clipped, and we're both much happier. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDGTmWifqsY8YgWpr6uUhT_t5JoUzrngduvwvWJQUeroi165gQ9AdOkWbNdbMIutZoXOlbFZ01FW7j9efVF4tOvuIW_ILftV20SqXO2q3QECzNbM0j_j9Cxt7qLBhoOPM1pNcy9-zP4DuQF6__p_jrE4pjWQblxwzJ5BLgOJXSUOTak5c3ojBz7Jc2WA/s3088/IMG_1561.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDGTmWifqsY8YgWpr6uUhT_t5JoUzrngduvwvWJQUeroi165gQ9AdOkWbNdbMIutZoXOlbFZ01FW7j9efVF4tOvuIW_ILftV20SqXO2q3QECzNbM0j_j9Cxt7qLBhoOPM1pNcy9-zP4DuQF6__p_jrE4pjWQblxwzJ5BLgOJXSUOTak5c3ojBz7Jc2WA/s320/IMG_1561.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>Eros is still living his best life, taking afternoon walkies, morning turnouts, and daily mud packs. He had a little bit of a rough weekend. I found him Saturday very stocked up behind. I couldn't find a source. I scrubbed the legs, no cuts. They weren't so stocked up that I suspected cellulitis, especially since it was both hinds. So we did our walk, and then I iced him and wrapped him up. His temp was normal and he was acting just fine otherwise, so I didn't feel like I needed to bother the vet on a weekend. Figured I'd see what I had on Sunday. By Sunday they were down considerably. Still a little thick, but nothing like the day before. So we did the same routine. Walked, iced, wrapped. I didn't see him Monday since the barn is closed, but by Tuesday he was back to normal. The don't know for sure, but I suspect it's related to his hives and his mild intolerance to whatever is in this batch of shavings. Looks like this load is just about used up, so hopefully he'll be bump free and back to normal once the new shavings arrive.<br /><div><br /></div><div>And that's about it from here this week. How about you all? Horses good? Getting some lessons in?</div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-47920003190554835442024-02-06T20:03:00.001-05:002024-02-06T20:03:41.540-05:00Truthful Tuesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3llBe4668KCkAAiveF0RcjYkOtLQdXsQH3IdMbehups89nKlPVT6i4-XAiJWFRtWkH3vHQuHHgggWL7mUmPtlYiU9HqVhrfcZRIWzDxLyIOT_qBefhZ22A3lsDYNezD9vuWeso1rm7DPEawV4DEZr9AnIdlbZjTnV8K-WsRbrAQekkyUmKoHZGiryDU/s960/truth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3llBe4668KCkAAiveF0RcjYkOtLQdXsQH3IdMbehups89nKlPVT6i4-XAiJWFRtWkH3vHQuHHgggWL7mUmPtlYiU9HqVhrfcZRIWzDxLyIOT_qBefhZ22A3lsDYNezD9vuWeso1rm7DPEawV4DEZr9AnIdlbZjTnV8K-WsRbrAQekkyUmKoHZGiryDU/s320/truth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You guys. My FEELS! They were doing all the feelings. Look what Shiny's summer kid posted on Tik Tok about her:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5O-UiX96ZZPuhzDbi_a1gZEs54ZBL2ioKQxdoQ0tPLg-diz_BJv7Xcjq-oaut__mcJ2fZIUEhdsGj7XqWVZjKoQ1UQfdkcvprjRrkRRz1e_DihHlV-FqUZd19u1Jag0x4YLDJiYUiDoMLHXfYCNJ9PMNPmd5HEBZbFvZncNix9fNR_PmtimbCYR0MiDU/s1576/IMG_1606.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="1179" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5O-UiX96ZZPuhzDbi_a1gZEs54ZBL2ioKQxdoQ0tPLg-diz_BJv7Xcjq-oaut__mcJ2fZIUEhdsGj7XqWVZjKoQ1UQfdkcvprjRrkRRz1e_DihHlV-FqUZd19u1Jag0x4YLDJiYUiDoMLHXfYCNJ9PMNPmd5HEBZbFvZncNix9fNR_PmtimbCYR0MiDU/w478-h640/IMG_1606.PNG" width="478" /></a></div><br />I mean... okay yeah the last part... Lol! But this kid has her own pony now and is showing at WEF and doing all the things, all because of lil' Shiny. <div><br /></div><div>I've had lovely horses, and I've been fortunate to ride other people's very expensive mounts. But I will forever and always prefer the Shiny's. The ones that are actually affordable. The ones that show up every day the same horse. She might not have a lead change. She might not have an athletic physique. But this pony is reliable. She's solid. She's SAFE. And she's tries her heart out (once she's warmed up of course...) every single day. And she helped a kiddo find her passion.</div><div><br /></div><div>The best horses aren't the ones out there winning at WEF. The best ones are in our backyards making little girls fall in love with horses.</div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-45917585727117998932024-02-01T21:17:00.003-05:002024-02-01T21:17:56.368-05:00Thursday's Threads<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGUAXAqiCwT9ipD1Yzffsk_3sKIPIb1IoVDKgM7Uo3XeROrpL1vEJnQ1cW8Znk5vE1Brrk9EtKXuNojiRBWapmUWFmOKmhEsbwC6s-2USqgmXBwqAfOJmk87d6Obr6ChaHG_3Sw7xOoN3DtbxJFky9n7wlDPhJR1g52I5nCKu8y6bkc9XG4dwJ1c_5NA/s320/Thursday's%20Threads.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="320" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGUAXAqiCwT9ipD1Yzffsk_3sKIPIb1IoVDKgM7Uo3XeROrpL1vEJnQ1cW8Znk5vE1Brrk9EtKXuNojiRBWapmUWFmOKmhEsbwC6s-2USqgmXBwqAfOJmk87d6Obr6ChaHG_3Sw7xOoN3DtbxJFky9n7wlDPhJR1g52I5nCKu8y6bkc9XG4dwJ1c_5NA/w400-h136/Thursday's%20Threads.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Outfit Day! Neutrals this week. And a new saddle pad! So we'll start with Al's outfit so you can see his pad.<p></p><p>Bridle: Joseph Sterling<br />Brow Band: Dark Jewel Designs</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsdvtXWpXKVujEJxkCp2ireXMgj1XoIOSMbuBRZcs9vHbpRPq1Lu1hnFMFyC1IVgkvkaHtOcDaCYSwHW_i_fQgzvXlVWLEgzu_mJm73zVDXhwPsTy36KpoPt0MZ6Y7itVgCXRSA-cCkstkjGA5Y18wzfSgkF-xhqNGCwtNNLMnXm8r3wVSs9vPeIRSRxo/s4732/IMG_1423.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4732" data-original-width="2941" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsdvtXWpXKVujEJxkCp2ireXMgj1XoIOSMbuBRZcs9vHbpRPq1Lu1hnFMFyC1IVgkvkaHtOcDaCYSwHW_i_fQgzvXlVWLEgzu_mJm73zVDXhwPsTy36KpoPt0MZ6Y7itVgCXRSA-cCkstkjGA5Y18wzfSgkF-xhqNGCwtNNLMnXm8r3wVSs9vPeIRSRxo/s320/IMG_1423.HEIC" width="199" /></a></div>Hahahaha! I took a few photos of this bridle on Al for today, but I HAD to choose this one. The side eye and the stretchy lip are just who he is as a horse. Also, please note that Al is not wearing draw reins. We are weaning off of them. Slowly. Just like the rest of our current program. <br /><p>Saddle: Butet<br />Half Pad: Mattes<br />Saddle Pad: Wilkers</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuPCK9w2kuUsvbs13fxInvSdkmh41K1wwy30YW8ZGdP_dxjS-odHucrPtEOcedSCewn6F0vXgUA1s-V47I2qlVF_I-hDzxLAFLWoPTknLDpNpD0fXXFMEOwIe8R1EJ1qvcj7vU-YyX_OjBnv1cfp5IxUEDntBWpHEFXsljIbxWyCNGadyc1794fwR4ZI/s4597/IMG_1425.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3675" data-original-width="4597" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuPCK9w2kuUsvbs13fxInvSdkmh41K1wwy30YW8ZGdP_dxjS-odHucrPtEOcedSCewn6F0vXgUA1s-V47I2qlVF_I-hDzxLAFLWoPTknLDpNpD0fXXFMEOwIe8R1EJ1qvcj7vU-YyX_OjBnv1cfp5IxUEDntBWpHEFXsljIbxWyCNGadyc1794fwR4ZI/s320/IMG_1425.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>There's my new pad! I had ordered this color way from Ogilvy, but they unfortunately discontinued brown for a main color. So then I was sad and needed to figure out how to get something similar. I don't love the Wilkers baby pads because they tend to bunch and shift under the saddle. But they recently came out with a mid weight saddle pad that's just barely thicker than the Ogilvy baby pad and is nearly the identical shape. So I figured I'd give it a try. And I think I really like it! I can't say for sure just yet as Al is starting to get that winter rub under the saddle that he gets every year. It started before I switched to this pad, so it's not FROM this pad, but it's not helping. I think the only real help is to switch to one of Shiny's sheepskin lined pads until spring, so you'll probably see that next week. Anyway, I'll know better how much I like this pad once it's not everyone is getting rubbed by everything season. But for now, I still do think I like it. It doesn't shift, and fits the saddle very nicely. It's a little stiff, but I think it will soften up after a few washes. This is fresh out of the box. These pads run around $55, fully customized and Wilkers usually has a 10% off code to use making it less. Turn around time was ridiculously fast. I think I got it four days after I ordered. Even though I don't love the baby pads, I've always loved Wilkers as a company. I have their hunter pads for showing and their pillow wraps for shipping. Big fan! And excited about this new item too. <br /><p>Boots: Eskadron</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMc87tRoXWWh8bMfjZ4TnQtofpQVFpzeGxg_HuyJg1qLcF0q2QsYJHZqE0fRQCwXS-PKb4LEryMCmLTVsyep2WQv1LnksfpHdO2FL8I7PpnxmNQzYhWihCbyBghFHhGQRkLDt0zsxU8JGE1nUi3M2ZsaZuTePQSBj_8VCWffgb1hWjKksEPVVyjn11FM/s4047/IMG_1426.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4047" data-original-width="2963" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMc87tRoXWWh8bMfjZ4TnQtofpQVFpzeGxg_HuyJg1qLcF0q2QsYJHZqE0fRQCwXS-PKb4LEryMCmLTVsyep2WQv1LnksfpHdO2FL8I7PpnxmNQzYhWihCbyBghFHhGQRkLDt0zsxU8JGE1nUi3M2ZsaZuTePQSBj_8VCWffgb1hWjKksEPVVyjn11FM/s320/IMG_1426.HEIC" width="234" /></a></div>I know. Repeats. But we wear boots for a while before washing this time of year. And I love these. So yeah. Here they are again.<div><br /></div><div>That's what Al had on, and here's what I wore:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWFEvO6tJ9jzrC5Ztn97mym3opSCkNfzzVEuXb-agkmMeALqYtRM8YwR3m9KKY3PjnVl-9qeLgwuU_qxnDYCS1pVmEAOAJ-SMYmD7w04sv_IeQjH6FOXjuDA19wK0KXoMmLo0WbLRLulPs3votp6ZCHknaJEGfM367yeGBvte8MNohZmrSC9bzyqN8NY/s4671/IMG_1417.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4671" data-original-width="1865" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWFEvO6tJ9jzrC5Ztn97mym3opSCkNfzzVEuXb-agkmMeALqYtRM8YwR3m9KKY3PjnVl-9qeLgwuU_qxnDYCS1pVmEAOAJ-SMYmD7w04sv_IeQjH6FOXjuDA19wK0KXoMmLo0WbLRLulPs3votp6ZCHknaJEGfM367yeGBvte8MNohZmrSC9bzyqN8NY/w160-h400/IMG_1417.HEIC" width="160" /></a></div>I wore the same green half chaps and paddocks as the last few times, and of course my Samshield. So no photos of them today.<div><br /></div><div>Sweater: Theme</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq7Rm3SqGDLnvM3kvVx-JeUrhBHAZo7JubJGD2zrA-kVjia23i4MsfOAbAt72pkqESpu8alIYkrTtuSGb5jtwimIEl4ARsC0F-kqOn74zEZSpjdKk-uFt7PppDiUL2IpBMLw4wC6KyvLlPInhg5giI5i61U9HMib-GfSxsBqGQJ56phHE74-fS3gPUUjM/s4032/IMG_1418.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq7Rm3SqGDLnvM3kvVx-JeUrhBHAZo7JubJGD2zrA-kVjia23i4MsfOAbAt72pkqESpu8alIYkrTtuSGb5jtwimIEl4ARsC0F-kqOn74zEZSpjdKk-uFt7PppDiUL2IpBMLw4wC6KyvLlPInhg5giI5i61U9HMib-GfSxsBqGQJ56phHE74-fS3gPUUjM/s320/IMG_1418.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>I can't remember if I've worn this for Thursday's Threads yet? I've worn it a bunch so maybe. But I love it! I never outgrew the horse sweater phase from my youth. See a pony sweater, BUY a pony sweater! Especially if it's on sale. I got this one from Chagrin Saddlery during one of their sales.<div><br /></div><div>Belt: Lilo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNa5L57eyBGCwoQp0wyCfOfXH7spqz3YzR0nUhdTIgNsVrVhHY7ILAM-abp0fZZ7f6MSaWu45cgzc5mFsFXq7T9-c167IlsSNuHCTYO_90O5EX8m9_RGdfIyJKpSa9KxcytabLqsMVtokkt5_vPJiaGy6FIIVAMLLu5NU1l-TPpwzPINgauxRUo7pocE/s3488/IMG_1419.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="3488" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNa5L57eyBGCwoQp0wyCfOfXH7spqz3YzR0nUhdTIgNsVrVhHY7ILAM-abp0fZZ7f6MSaWu45cgzc5mFsFXq7T9-c167IlsSNuHCTYO_90O5EX8m9_RGdfIyJKpSa9KxcytabLqsMVtokkt5_vPJiaGy6FIIVAMLLu5NU1l-TPpwzPINgauxRUo7pocE/s320/IMG_1419.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>You know how sometimes you have to spend a certain amount of money to get free shipping? Well yeah. So I got this belt with the sweater above because I'd rather spend more money on something than on shipping. I've already worn it MANY times so it was worth it!<br /><div><br /><div>Breeches: Equiline</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbddl6QUr-flppUJp8Df8sMpuDff57dm0V4uVXc4cAW2jgpvUSBbXKYpA9Alf4xVUv8CR7ztKf9SRLAPN8tXpJ6nBnRfU8ZlYnOq4VlbCS5PSwp6sfG5m_s25weH4sicaKC9B7yyZwP58b87wUss8eyIUbDdbSmaDFfk5gD-uohtXqv-Swonfx5FyVE8/s5712/IMG_1421.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbddl6QUr-flppUJp8Df8sMpuDff57dm0V4uVXc4cAW2jgpvUSBbXKYpA9Alf4xVUv8CR7ztKf9SRLAPN8tXpJ6nBnRfU8ZlYnOq4VlbCS5PSwp6sfG5m_s25weH4sicaKC9B7yyZwP58b87wUss8eyIUbDdbSmaDFfk5gD-uohtXqv-Swonfx5FyVE8/s320/IMG_1421.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>These are super cute. I got them over the summer because I was obsessing about finding brown and rose gold breeches. I was thisclose to getting a very expensive pair from Samshield when I found these at Riders House for a MUCH smarter price. I did not take the best photo to show off all the details, but the pockets are lined with rose gold and there are rose gold zippers on the back pockets too. <br /><div><br /><div>So that's what Al and I wore this week. Any favorites? Have you tried the new Wilkers pads?</div></div></div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-54316838178620943892024-01-31T21:01:00.002-05:002024-01-31T21:01:16.785-05:00What's Up Wednesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8GyrjutP7oDz73TixN321OMomm-ZL9RU36LeQU3h4WUitvAYTu2RLm4WqhpthaZ1CkmcEugV8yKMjLIi4xYDrOGZJnLHoZji9ZddZoKtL07q5zN7AzVRPShGLgiK-q4l9kpVuCmw8Hl-L1Va-Pr2x-iFCqKPaIOR6f3PiNSMWcNBwwJYUerG45oS6HE/s472/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="472" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8GyrjutP7oDz73TixN321OMomm-ZL9RU36LeQU3h4WUitvAYTu2RLm4WqhpthaZ1CkmcEugV8yKMjLIi4xYDrOGZJnLHoZji9ZddZoKtL07q5zN7AzVRPShGLgiK-q4l9kpVuCmw8Hl-L1Va-Pr2x-iFCqKPaIOR6f3PiNSMWcNBwwJYUerG45oS6HE/w400-h204/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />It was pretty quiet still around here this past week. <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfJAj77IuAKi2cFgS6YueleZAKOchlv4iUjVOVp_iRJwm1Fjex0VSbyb-3KHtXlOEmHiWyEKjjDhglFfwGx6rsKb6aogPoi7olUjgbE9HhRbYDtiO2R-rP4tXHlH8C3MVcSKYU5Ibv3WJUww_bnr1sBgPAKX4mbT5jv5toXetDFWbWLyHjVblgc-ga5o/s2945/IMG_9070.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2945" data-original-width="2490" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfJAj77IuAKi2cFgS6YueleZAKOchlv4iUjVOVp_iRJwm1Fjex0VSbyb-3KHtXlOEmHiWyEKjjDhglFfwGx6rsKb6aogPoi7olUjgbE9HhRbYDtiO2R-rP4tXHlH8C3MVcSKYU5Ibv3WJUww_bnr1sBgPAKX4mbT5jv5toXetDFWbWLyHjVblgc-ga5o/s320/IMG_9070.HEIC" width="271" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo credit to one of my favorite barn moms!</td></tr></tbody></table><p>As mentioned, Al is first re-starting lessons tomorrow, so he's just been flatting. We had mostly good rides last week, though this week he's been a bit more challenging. In his defense, conditions haven't been as ideal when we've ridden so far this week. For one thing, it's colder out. He's definitely a happier, more relaxed horse when it's warm out. And the second imperfection has been our company or lack of. Yesterday he rode with a horse that was also being afraid of the end of the ring. So Al took this behavior as confirmation of his fears and was just... not his best self. I eventually just went back to walk until that other horse figured himself out. Not long after, a horse came in to rig at the dragon end, and then one of Al's favorite buddies joined us, and he was back to being a solid citizen. It's really shocking to me that a horse who was cut so late (just before he came to the US) is so dependent on other horses. It's really interesting to me. Anyway, that was yesterday. Today we entered the ring as a horse was finishing up his turn on the rig. So he started out relaxed, but then that horse left. And Al was very not relaxed. Then a new horse came to rig. But also the goat and a dog came out too. Neither of which is usually a problem for Al. I do think he likes when the goat is around. But the horse on the rig was alternating between being ridiculously lazy and needing some encouragement in the form of lunge whip snaps (not so cool with Al) and then trying out some bronco moves. That coupled with the howling dog (he's an old senile man, not his fault!) and meandering goat left Al very distracted and not terribly settled. Eventually the dog and the goat wandered back out of the ring and the rig horse settled into behaving himself and our ride finished nicely. So I dunno. I'm feeling positive that we're ending each ride on a good note, but I'm a little frustrated that he's still so easily unsettled. But I guess he is who he is, and I just need to keep on keeping on. And doing my best to be patient. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxCySrrLQH2Ons5IDBkU5petlYpO-27di6D7fNaLpy0RfwnepOcOhFGCHwj8gzBegPyn3jTTfftaN5W6z570jta5eH2xEmICd4c9Q1Dj_DbKNurMOuJpE7jwlKKSgMioo7rdbFu1JGrprElbgEEU1DhGMW2w_xXm6_QBil89i2J_yFLKKV5-F1mXQMs7U/s5712/IMG_1392.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxCySrrLQH2Ons5IDBkU5petlYpO-27di6D7fNaLpy0RfwnepOcOhFGCHwj8gzBegPyn3jTTfftaN5W6z570jta5eH2xEmICd4c9Q1Dj_DbKNurMOuJpE7jwlKKSgMioo7rdbFu1JGrprElbgEEU1DhGMW2w_xXm6_QBil89i2J_yFLKKV5-F1mXQMs7U/s320/IMG_1392.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>Shiny did get to lesson last week though! She did her Saturday morning lesson and was a total hoot. She was WILD! But no bucking so that was nice at least... I had to whoa in the lines which is pretty rare for her and she was just absolutely thrilled to be jumping. She has been starting to trip more again though, so I had scheduled her for a shockwave treatment this week too. Doc had to reschedule from during the week, but came Saturday, so that worked out nicely. We were able to lesson before hand, and then she had her shockwave in the afternoon. Nice little Saturday for her! She felt great Sunday for our bareback ride and even better this week. So I'm excited to see how she feels jumping tomorrow. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistnpprWjXDwsaiYgv4GWoabic2fUUhDFeEJzEEC41l3pJckyvYjeIHdJWQnJOEg9CKeOwgkkSYraUvzqGLTliUWLWYijcZt1JHP2xjTZM7r7GuyF48OgIm9hPRn5AfYmTNaGsKo_1wbqOzyH1T2A2w9ubo54m34riqPqVxghIgFsSq_XHTS_Tdr3Ahmg/s5712/IMG_1428.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistnpprWjXDwsaiYgv4GWoabic2fUUhDFeEJzEEC41l3pJckyvYjeIHdJWQnJOEg9CKeOwgkkSYraUvzqGLTliUWLWYijcZt1JHP2xjTZM7r7GuyF48OgIm9hPRn5AfYmTNaGsKo_1wbqOzyH1T2A2w9ubo54m34riqPqVxghIgFsSq_XHTS_Tdr3Ahmg/s320/IMG_1428.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>All is well with this dude too. He still keeps insisting his retirement is going great. I've stopped correcting him, but boy will he be disappointed come March when the saddle comes back out. He still has some hives, but we did figure out that it was from the shavings. This particular load is nearly done with though, so I'm hoping the next one will be back to the usual stuff. I asked doc about what he thought I should do and agreed with me about not jumping straight to the steroids since he didn't seem uncomfortable from the hives. Instead, he got an Equimune injection which is supposed to boost his immune responses. It's definitely helped tremendously but he's still a bit lumpy. Seems happy enough though. Gave himself a very thorough mud bath today so he's living his best life. <div><br /></div><div>And that's about all that's happening around here. Oh that and I'm trying to support my shopping problem by selling beaded friendship bracelets. Like the Swiftie ones, but for horse girls. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVTtYc4iuxVO5X0UZmd80rIUiLr_LiCWJFGmJOpcDZouA82y6v6Hi-UQJU7ueg2uINIXygnQvyDSREQVOGFqjXb5gsojQUuM4RlFp3o_4Bhc8DrE1w-_FzNeDd3VjPgFlPPMey0bRGfE21iY1uDf4rQkJbGQkOmlo5o5g46FOc7GRdmMgyyDed9oqjAI/s3692/IMG_1432.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3692" data-original-width="1677" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVTtYc4iuxVO5X0UZmd80rIUiLr_LiCWJFGmJOpcDZouA82y6v6Hi-UQJU7ueg2uINIXygnQvyDSREQVOGFqjXb5gsojQUuM4RlFp3o_4Bhc8DrE1w-_FzNeDd3VjPgFlPPMey0bRGfE21iY1uDf4rQkJbGQkOmlo5o5g46FOc7GRdmMgyyDed9oqjAI/w181-h400/IMG_1432.HEIC" width="181" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breeches, Boots, Helmet Hair<br />Jumper, Gallop, Double Clear<br />Derby, Winner, Champion<br />Junior, Equitation, Era<br />Amateur, Horse Girl, Era<br />Whoa, Pony, Hunter<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>These sets are available now, but I can also do custom ones. Your barn colors, your horses' names, farm names, blog names, whatever you can dream up in pretty much any color. $6 for a single, $15 for a stack of three. Shipping is extra. Not sure any of you have any interest, I think they're maybe more interesting for the kiddos, but figured I'm not too proud to plug them here on the blog. They make cute gifts too!<div><br /></div><div>Here are the ones I made for me:</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkQbO_Kz6ikGSETglDu3STm9d3i9-xhIkQxCd4BjnzmeT3o1FnXIbRkGe7WOqGFyv6sp9HOXQZnGVVn90FCjMzpfRbwMSghEwL1N9aTaSHjABBgBBoanx6sfzKywHYQAOfImAXX8iBJ3sL9SeKRmK5T4kj4ZIPgVewW_wWMrdVp3oSWd9TRX0wrvsjKQ/s2905/IMG_1433.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2905" data-original-width="1660" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkQbO_Kz6ikGSETglDu3STm9d3i9-xhIkQxCd4BjnzmeT3o1FnXIbRkGe7WOqGFyv6sp9HOXQZnGVVn90FCjMzpfRbwMSghEwL1N9aTaSHjABBgBBoanx6sfzKywHYQAOfImAXX8iBJ3sL9SeKRmK5T4kj4ZIPgVewW_wWMrdVp3oSWd9TRX0wrvsjKQ/s320/IMG_1433.HEIC" width="183" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Casual, Shiny, Eros (I didn't have numbers yet to do Shiny's show name)<br />Determined, Backyard, Amateur<br />Winthrop, Corner, Stable</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Okay, that's really it now. Hope you all had a good week and weekend!</div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-24100058275882324382024-01-30T20:25:00.002-05:002024-01-30T20:25:39.148-05:00Truthful Tuesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-BgFcf1qidWcThw0_xUew-RLsPmtFhT26fd78MLC3TW7ME4zvpCmNZEDFsBOSVSWWS0lX-AwnsurNoLDFH6Bbg_sFUOYsF2fgkl7WQ2N7eIY2UqZvWfOhLivBZNuFk9mK172i9VraYeZzlF01ZhJ8QoZPoxDxptBvEcR8U1gyc1HBa8qIErzx7C6DVE/s960/truth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-BgFcf1qidWcThw0_xUew-RLsPmtFhT26fd78MLC3TW7ME4zvpCmNZEDFsBOSVSWWS0lX-AwnsurNoLDFH6Bbg_sFUOYsF2fgkl7WQ2N7eIY2UqZvWfOhLivBZNuFk9mK172i9VraYeZzlF01ZhJ8QoZPoxDxptBvEcR8U1gyc1HBa8qIErzx7C6DVE/s320/truth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Okay, so here's the thing. I finally joined TikTok because FOMO, right? But I'm solidly too old to be using that platform. I currently enjoy viewing my friends videos and whatever else the algorithm picks for me. But I honestly don't fully know how to use the app. Any of you on there? Friend me, because obviously, I am unlikely to figure out how to find you. I'm @stacieseidman0<p></p><p>I haven't added any content over there yet. I mean, I think that part is pretty straightforward, but I don't really have anything to add there yet. This time of year is so boring around here, I just don't have much to share. </p><p>So that's today's confession. I'm officially too old for apps, and life is a little boring around here. But honestly, I don't mind boring. Maybe I should fill my time trying to figure out TikTok...</p>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-30965627511423952832024-01-25T20:29:00.004-05:002024-01-25T20:29:39.264-05:00Thursday's Threads<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfQvXE6r6EZboZjMgfFbuzjfREESIu7goTfJqBKzCbmOFQ55WXsJjmcGoK8dlmOfU26PejtaiEvDKI0pjcE_ydnwn928i7nEJn6JW375OygpW78o396pcf-nFO48EM-J-pbn0uCBtKGxeGVI5-pSj5riNjVU_WBF2iGO9_e3LKj0AjDuR8YC3GHEIKf0/s320/Thursday's%20Threads.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="320" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfQvXE6r6EZboZjMgfFbuzjfREESIu7goTfJqBKzCbmOFQ55WXsJjmcGoK8dlmOfU26PejtaiEvDKI0pjcE_ydnwn928i7nEJn6JW375OygpW78o396pcf-nFO48EM-J-pbn0uCBtKGxeGVI5-pSj5riNjVU_WBF2iGO9_e3LKj0AjDuR8YC3GHEIKf0/w400-h136/Thursday's%20Threads.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Outfit Day! Already. Time flies. Shiny's the model today because it's her turn, and she loves her pad this week.<p></p><p>So here's what she's wearing:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIc_I319dOIQlqRb_fLLZmgNGHr0oxTF4b9PuPZJ6k2_fC33QHAnIaTkkvEu9AO0bUmh6JR7knWvypZOq058wtQgOq641uGxPmvj1stSXQ4iTgrMZgUXVc25oOy9ZYeAz-AuuLi2veAPISNguSDR362LQzNQpyY42csrDuu5KxrIEKG4zPrddCbU6ocgg/s3753/IMG_1397.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3753" data-original-width="3660" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIc_I319dOIQlqRb_fLLZmgNGHr0oxTF4b9PuPZJ6k2_fC33QHAnIaTkkvEu9AO0bUmh6JR7knWvypZOq058wtQgOq641uGxPmvj1stSXQ4iTgrMZgUXVc25oOy9ZYeAz-AuuLi2veAPISNguSDR362LQzNQpyY42csrDuu5KxrIEKG4zPrddCbU6ocgg/s320/IMG_1397.HEIC" width="312" /></a></div>Is this not the most awkward angle I could have possibly chosen for her? No one tell her I posted this. It's a bad angle, but she still looks adorable if you ask me. Furry little yellow buffalo. <br /><p>Bridle: Joseph Sterling<br />Brow Band: Dark Jewel Designs</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGYqRTM6BEuOeDXhjVQFObNriytyWmwjeUzqmD07K3pz6Y8u4qW-8A64NN_vq54LkB6GWmuO3JCn1mHpghfahS8Nr73CD_GNBesGDwwue97eg8mFJ9NnLl-JOK0ifs2-bYngwaGMFrOFfyU9qg2kkdrVUWuI9MU3hErqrptwhoP7I78ph8djDMlXoBKM/s4828/IMG_1395.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4828" data-original-width="3764" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGYqRTM6BEuOeDXhjVQFObNriytyWmwjeUzqmD07K3pz6Y8u4qW-8A64NN_vq54LkB6GWmuO3JCn1mHpghfahS8Nr73CD_GNBesGDwwue97eg8mFJ9NnLl-JOK0ifs2-bYngwaGMFrOFfyU9qg2kkdrVUWuI9MU3hErqrptwhoP7I78ph8djDMlXoBKM/s320/IMG_1395.HEIC" width="249" /></a></div>I'm not sure if I mentioned, but back in the summer I finally replaced Shiny's Joseph Sterling bridle. Her's was made of up of extra parts that I put together for her, but it never matched perfectly. I had some bonus bucks to spend this summer so I upgraded Shiny to a new JS bridle, which she's wearing here. They've made some changes to them, and I think for the better. The original had the noseband that threaded through the crown up and over. But this new one is a monocrown, so no more long strap over head. I think monocrowns sit a little more nicely, so I was very happy with that change. I'm not sure exactly what else is different, but the bridle just looks a little nicer and a little fancier in general. But I can't say exactly what the difference is. Maybe just that it matches... Lol! Either way, if you're looking for a new bridle, recommend these still. They're wonderful, and at a ridiculously good price point. They are absolutely show worthy too.<div><br /></div><div>Saddle: Custom Saddlery<br />Saddle Pad: Mattes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSw5YNXutDeAhz3VLcL_wcVOcycdBz-kduW199ak5br4E8K43C_qDq8JHkwzBOXtLEsKZx3M47tLYynK6RAJkHarqJ6xVcANrXVJhPzWQEoMfoM78Gb9XdCyr4msZGPzvbSGfhiMAT5xliw6sK_vVkRywhmQo9rL8tQaME3ZexnInb-s8-LF7osJYiyt8/s4712/IMG_1390.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4111" data-original-width="4712" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSw5YNXutDeAhz3VLcL_wcVOcycdBz-kduW199ak5br4E8K43C_qDq8JHkwzBOXtLEsKZx3M47tLYynK6RAJkHarqJ6xVcANrXVJhPzWQEoMfoM78Gb9XdCyr4msZGPzvbSGfhiMAT5xliw6sK_vVkRywhmQo9rL8tQaME3ZexnInb-s8-LF7osJYiyt8/s320/IMG_1390.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>Awhile back... maybe two winters ago? I ordered a bunch of these pads that are sheepskin lined all around the edges. The horses seem to get really sensitive in the winter and get rubs from anything that touches them. So I got these pads to help with that. At the time, this green was a new shade from Mattes, but at this point it's been around awhile. Pretty sure it's called racing green but I'd have to double check to be positive. I absolutely love these pads and this color especially. I've been a loyal Mattes orderer through Hufglocken, but something definitely went down between the two companies recently and Hufglocken is no longer carrying Mattes. Kind of devastating because they offered impressive sales even on custom. I've been sleuthing around the interwebs to find another vendor that comes close to Hufglocken pricing, and I think Pink Equine is going to be the next best option as far as affordability. I don't have any extra money for new Mattes pads at the moment, but that is where I plan to order from when the time comes. <div><br /><div>Boots: Eskadron</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v12yPBmCY4FwNqiw4n4QN9osPx81SwRFct2tUcc_ayowj2dKLEjZp_TSmqqZw3TU6oSaeSqz-gZnLRvyADccvUQ6rUg2_yHXUUAuLLGXrBIMKQDd-pD9gRxaX7_PZN6GqVrkYn2npxffzrp2uu7W-vS1tFYf5SN9fpuF3xSC5_eargq9wKfyzHW2Vjk/s4831/IMG_1389.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4831" data-original-width="3045" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v12yPBmCY4FwNqiw4n4QN9osPx81SwRFct2tUcc_ayowj2dKLEjZp_TSmqqZw3TU6oSaeSqz-gZnLRvyADccvUQ6rUg2_yHXUUAuLLGXrBIMKQDd-pD9gRxaX7_PZN6GqVrkYn2npxffzrp2uu7W-vS1tFYf5SN9fpuF3xSC5_eargq9wKfyzHW2Vjk/s320/IMG_1389.HEIC" width="202" /></a></div>These are the same as the ones Al was wearing last week. Each equine has their own pair because I love them very much. Both the horses and the boots. Ha.<br /><div><p>So that's what Shiny is wearing this week and here's what I had on today:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw3sGdVINTD1PlYOqhTBKAEMd3qc_wn3RsZHQCaV2FMZMt5jCBnhhZeQ31EemSAzS3iniriUw5wmtfD6XiXUlr2H2sqsAAJK7DqJ-lPV5-QW9Ij2K4lO9wdTWxFRhaiqwITVWuSF9RJQFT_xFwPWgMb7sAlRpXr1KyGNupcSnsVHQJXbxjn-KWyQINVQ/s5471/IMG_1381.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5471" data-original-width="1879" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw3sGdVINTD1PlYOqhTBKAEMd3qc_wn3RsZHQCaV2FMZMt5jCBnhhZeQ31EemSAzS3iniriUw5wmtfD6XiXUlr2H2sqsAAJK7DqJ-lPV5-QW9Ij2K4lO9wdTWxFRhaiqwITVWuSF9RJQFT_xFwPWgMb7sAlRpXr1KyGNupcSnsVHQJXbxjn-KWyQINVQ/w138-h400/IMG_1381.HEIC" width="138" /></a></div>I had wanted to wear this outfit last week with Al's saddle pad, but two things didn't work out for that. First, it was way too cold for these pants, and secondly, I couldn't find this sweater. Thankfully, I found it this morning and it was weirdly warm today so I didn't even need another layer on top to ride! Crazy. </div><div>I didn't take a new helmet photo because I forgot, but I wore the Samshield and I'm sure you don't need to see it again. So we'll just skip over that.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sweater: Ariat<br />Long sleeve shirt: Luyaa</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2MgosCzzs1qO-1ZZFli6hq7gfTuW3p-zBESomUWr0q292bHe-QLjbBngqAcJZWLK2xbwrfySCwEJd_-t1iYXmq19en-mxfm_nWdpP6b0Xwm2V3WtG7tpQFVQAXcT8Wfk8J3VMcxQJY-zXMfqVffJ8XKhASwKxqQi3OypfncUYPGeEZvX0kQ4E_DbY5Y/s5712/IMG_1382.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2MgosCzzs1qO-1ZZFli6hq7gfTuW3p-zBESomUWr0q292bHe-QLjbBngqAcJZWLK2xbwrfySCwEJd_-t1iYXmq19en-mxfm_nWdpP6b0Xwm2V3WtG7tpQFVQAXcT8Wfk8J3VMcxQJY-zXMfqVffJ8XKhASwKxqQi3OypfncUYPGeEZvX0kQ4E_DbY5Y/s320/IMG_1382.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>This sweater is many years old at the point, so you've seen it before. I still like it though. it's a classic style so I don't feel like it's unstylish despite its age. It's a wool blend so it's warm without being heavy, but I still chose to layer a long sleeve shirt underneath. Since it was warm out (fifties today!) I just went with one of my long sleeve athletic shirts rather than a second wool layer today. It was the right choice, I was comfortable all day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Belt: The Sugar Lady (Etsy)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvQv3mXyUJu5W9gzLwtQYnsVFsOqfcbaKFBSRqhCpEqxuap1_4Zxd46KvxZNLFK-mcsiG9fhrk-JXwxl5P1O_XomCMKa2ttWcZtRD5i0k4e6ZyDn5AwDiwjzWfqw1wN91lR_99Rc69hscIOHBimewakpKLwEdxN67eMgj5ib6HeHJl4DlIw-mtD2XraY/s3365/IMG_1384.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="3365" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvQv3mXyUJu5W9gzLwtQYnsVFsOqfcbaKFBSRqhCpEqxuap1_4Zxd46KvxZNLFK-mcsiG9fhrk-JXwxl5P1O_XomCMKa2ttWcZtRD5i0k4e6ZyDn5AwDiwjzWfqw1wN91lR_99Rc69hscIOHBimewakpKLwEdxN67eMgj5ib6HeHJl4DlIw-mtD2XraY/s320/IMG_1384.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>I don't have a belt that's exactly the shade of this sweater, but I went with Rio's belt because it's pretty close. I'm so impressed with how well this belt is aging. I wear it fairly often, but it still looks brand new. I still really love how it came out. <div><br /></div><div>Breeches: RJ Classics Harper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MImyVxY-z41eDpcx_put7BLNeY825pzEEgBVWknmJ6ejZF24AUWCo1jvWt8pJXFOhKpixe3QKJoe-bVAIULS1Fby2G25gwLv-oWkpdmODDvPgRQnsuL8psDQQ5ph6ncXFgB95GSne4nBQx2nhpminGi9hA3pdqbLvTIqVLxwe5kgEYkBExHceI48Hw8/s4740/IMG_1383.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4740" data-original-width="4223" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MImyVxY-z41eDpcx_put7BLNeY825pzEEgBVWknmJ6ejZF24AUWCo1jvWt8pJXFOhKpixe3QKJoe-bVAIULS1Fby2G25gwLv-oWkpdmODDvPgRQnsuL8psDQQ5ph6ncXFgB95GSne4nBQx2nhpminGi9hA3pdqbLvTIqVLxwe5kgEYkBExHceI48Hw8/s320/IMG_1383.HEIC" width="285" /></a></div>These are more of a dusty rose color in real life versus this kind of purple-y mauve color the camera wants to make them. I'm a big fan of this color, and have been trying to find some horse boots that match. Seems like it's about to be popular for spring, so maybe I'll find something then.<div><br /></div><div>Boots and Half Chaps: Celeris UK</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQKcZjVUwmgTgiO9C0y4sl8Wm9lfXge9Li4N9di9t8jKfirr6SU9qmxmD2joX5y7Fx7ShJSW7kfeaGp6Y0axaqnMryhxSHMf4o8DASNauZAMCmRbZCz2o5z0lCBjrJN1J35Yjg9ihs9_TXT34ntk4WIBJ2MBvUmzx6PTf652yRLkYbAQFH_8hNHcoEY0/s1908/IMG_1387.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="1040" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQKcZjVUwmgTgiO9C0y4sl8Wm9lfXge9Li4N9di9t8jKfirr6SU9qmxmD2joX5y7Fx7ShJSW7kfeaGp6Y0axaqnMryhxSHMf4o8DASNauZAMCmRbZCz2o5z0lCBjrJN1J35Yjg9ihs9_TXT34ntk4WIBJ2MBvUmzx6PTf652yRLkYbAQFH_8hNHcoEY0/w217-h400/IMG_1387.HEIC" width="217" /></a></div>Heh... I forgot to take my knee brace off before this photo, but there it is up there! My PT thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to ride in it. Not so much for the riding part because that rarely bothers my knee, but mostly for dismounting since that's when I tend to re-injure myself. So far, I think it's helping as I've successfully dismounted without issue since I've started wearing it. Anyway, back to the boots. Yes, my sweater is a near perfect match in color to these! The breeches aren't exactly rose gold color, but I think it's pretty close. I like the combo anyway. I probably didn't need to wear all this sheepskin stuff today, but I wasn't overly warm with it on, and I really wanted to complete the look. The things we do for the blog! Ha! <br /><div><br /><div>That's it for today! Any favorite items? <br /><div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-87907351491578877672024-01-24T21:46:00.001-05:002024-01-24T21:46:28.152-05:00What's Up Wednesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBskIYKrQ4XC693y9W-6QMtpKaivQi6quiWoa5YCzZHrdE6aIaTezcYsr0fvzO_J2E2qWdI-XDCY_Q9EJEtHtKvjYe3sBwR0K2bVvdflqs4v0WGKcErJpiTG7VHyImmRWzfxmOlZKpBoiaBodeHqJa9rZ6P5zz95b0tv_qbpO2YBZsNGe4nlETUVg9b0/s472/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="472" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBskIYKrQ4XC693y9W-6QMtpKaivQi6quiWoa5YCzZHrdE6aIaTezcYsr0fvzO_J2E2qWdI-XDCY_Q9EJEtHtKvjYe3sBwR0K2bVvdflqs4v0WGKcErJpiTG7VHyImmRWzfxmOlZKpBoiaBodeHqJa9rZ6P5zz95b0tv_qbpO2YBZsNGe4nlETUVg9b0/w400-h204/what's%20up%20wednesday.png" width="400" /></a></div>It got BIG COLD around here last week and thus, we had a quiet one. Plus our favorite instructor was on vacation, so that added to the quiet. None of my horses lessoned. And in fact, on Saturday, I didn't even ride. I was planning to, honestly. It was cold, but not really too cold for riding. The indoor was 21 degrees. But you see, my nieces had a recital for violin in the morning, so I didn't get to the barn until 1:30. And I dunno. I just was kind of like meh. Let's hand walk instead. So that's what we did! Everyone walked for 30 minutes so I got some semblance of exercise and they got out of their stalls for a bit. Sunday I rode Shiny, but opted to lunge Al instead. The wind was absolutely howling outside and rattling things inside, and that's a recipe for an Al disaster. He had one of his favorite buddies in the ring while he lunged though, so he was a good boy and got a little exercise in. This week we are back to work, and so far so good. No lessons until the weekend when our instructor returns though. I haven't signed Al up for one yet, I may wait until next week for him. I have to run an errand mid day on Saturday which would probably interfere, and I just don't really like to lesson on Sundays. Shiny is in the book for Saturday morning though! And she told me she's very excited for jumpies. <p></p><p>Eros didn't really have any disruption to his current program since he's on the hand walk protocol anyway. But he's had hives since the weekend. We think it's the new shavings as that's the only thing that's changed since then. They aren't too bad, so I'm not treating just yet. But if they don't get better soon, I'll probably hit him with some dex and follow that up with benadryl if need be. I'm not sure if you guys remember, but he's had this happen before. A couple of summers ago he had to live on Bendadryl for months because of some kind of allergy that covered him in hives. I never definitively found the cause. I had kind of assumed it was some kind of bug that he was reacting to, but now I'm thinking it was maybe shavings then too. It's tough being a chestnut!</p><p>So that's about all that's really happening with the horses. I do have a funny non equine story though.... I received an Amaryllis bulb for a holiday gift but didn't get around to getting it planted yet. I looked over at the bucket it was sitting in earlier today to see that it had flowered. All by itself! No water, no dirt, no plant food. Nothing. Just grew itself some leaves and a flower. That's the kind of plant I can keep alive! Lol.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHyv6kwhREfEumUH7eIOozrFVpSTXEH41lEmsn4pHEf5AQhDa-RGYQlRYCstpKGySGTSn1UTnI0bppzdjOUQQlYH5xN02H-d5C2vy9raDBJ0akgJXpgpDBrmaxStFc467XTZQ2zF90mZtUbedWri2cqy6C0uP86Dl7fTsdDo02Wbgy_Nv8d32FSbFZd4/s979/IMG_1380.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="979" data-original-width="636" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHyv6kwhREfEumUH7eIOozrFVpSTXEH41lEmsn4pHEf5AQhDa-RGYQlRYCstpKGySGTSn1UTnI0bppzdjOUQQlYH5xN02H-d5C2vy9raDBJ0akgJXpgpDBrmaxStFc467XTZQ2zF90mZtUbedWri2cqy6C0uP86Dl7fTsdDo02Wbgy_Nv8d32FSbFZd4/s320/IMG_1380.PNG" width="208" /></a></div>Anyway, I've since gotten this hardy fellow properly potted. Looks like another bloom is on the way too. I'm terrible with plants, but I do feel a lot of joy when they thrive. I have an orchid I was gifted for my birthday last year that currently has new buds on it too. So maybe I'm becoming a plant person in my old age. Or maybe these are the hardiest plants on the planet and I've just gotten very lucky. Either way, I'll take it!<br /><p><br /></p>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-69121402499967339222024-01-23T20:21:00.002-05:002024-01-23T20:21:22.222-05:00Truthful Tuesday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFu5fOYSGBrCseiMpV15-ednJr_ZVCo4Ib1rFJJUE1bY4dHp6-wZFQLQ7VaHtQ_oTXd7XWUFfQoWNP5FoPA0JbWkTb0_yTmNAtlfROFCTJ5jX3WeA9MOR8sDF_qMJPnH1OpW9_E67npv9e2KBcDITJLkD698SqgqsUPyUFsn4r7LBP8yQ1Q7kMdifzWeE/s960/truth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFu5fOYSGBrCseiMpV15-ednJr_ZVCo4Ib1rFJJUE1bY4dHp6-wZFQLQ7VaHtQ_oTXd7XWUFfQoWNP5FoPA0JbWkTb0_yTmNAtlfROFCTJ5jX3WeA9MOR8sDF_qMJPnH1OpW9_E67npv9e2KBcDITJLkD698SqgqsUPyUFsn4r7LBP8yQ1Q7kMdifzWeE/s320/truth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I'm trying to feel more comfortable about straying from my usual training schedules. I tend to be more of a type A person. I love a good set of rules. Schedules make me happy. Change is uncomfortable. You know the type. (I know, I even annoy myself sometimes.) But you know who is NOT generally very type A? Horses. I mean, yes, they do tend to thrive with a schedule and rules are important when handling 1300 lb animals. Yes to all of that. But they also don't necessarily want those schedules to apply when it's 13 degrees out with a feels like of 1. And maybe your plan for the day might go out the window when the wind is blowing so hard there is a possibility that the indoor will just blow right down. And when the paddock is a sheet of ice with no texture to it whatsoever so the horses are stuck in for the weekend? Maybe not the best time to demand your horse show up for lateral work. <p></p><p>Certain people within my circle don't necessarily believe that very cold temperatures aren't great for horses' lungs. Despite lots of studies suggesting exactly that. And I used to care so much that I wouldn't be considered a wimp and would ride no matter what. But I don't anymore. Nothing terrible will happen to my horses if they have an extra day off every now and then. Maybe it's age? I dunno. But I really don't give two poops if someone thinks I'm being a wimp anymore. And not just about the cold. If I choose to lunge my horse, or skip jumping, or whatever the task may be because I think my horse is about to send me to China, I'm going to follow my gut. I may not be a horse trainer, but I do consider myself a horseman. (Horsewoman? I dunno, you get what I mean!) I think I'm having some success getting Al turned around, even if it's slow going. And I did that by following my gut (and consulting my vet!).</p><p>Anyway, I'm not usually one to toot my own horn, especially when it comes to horses. But I'm trying to change that a little. Confidence comes from believing in yourself and I need to work on that. I think Al is going to be the horse to teach me that. Time will tell!</p>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195296793093935523.post-40748275928023426002024-01-18T21:17:00.005-05:002024-01-18T21:17:59.511-05:00Thursdays Threads: It's cold out edition<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9d6t4ipQpl-791Q9GRSOzP25jnAn-DRaAboTvjBJu3eJV78RZVJBEMTHDPw5u7ftGWxJ0KMwlC3WP6mlbD2RKkuNlgmdZ1tCvBRjI7k4HCAFrUM3w5xKkKiYtFduyoetjp7VmQceGZujEdf43ziW7e-5X9S7hXao_1I-8qMOQYF_Zj-PDB-LCPuTXHfc/s320/Thursday's%20Threads.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="109" data-original-width="320" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9d6t4ipQpl-791Q9GRSOzP25jnAn-DRaAboTvjBJu3eJV78RZVJBEMTHDPw5u7ftGWxJ0KMwlC3WP6mlbD2RKkuNlgmdZ1tCvBRjI7k4HCAFrUM3w5xKkKiYtFduyoetjp7VmQceGZujEdf43ziW7e-5X9S7hXao_1I-8qMOQYF_Zj-PDB-LCPuTXHfc/w400-h136/Thursday's%20Threads.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Happy cold weather outfit day! I'm looking forward to next week when we get to enjoy some weather in the 40's... In the meantime, it's low 20's and I have warm clothes on. But they're still fun! AND they're not blue.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRE79Xayn_tumuPzafZhjBiBLPlbkVcNDzXQAI2Cy7SN5kwLVt21iFrPZkQ8s6kYoL3WyV2EetQKATzUjDpXDlPQpCRTrnn_TvojZzr4FE_SP6X_OqlCG4CYZN_OdwG5ZzcmS7_GdCF-imSziXARaJJGMnVb0FTcKac-VLeILsMOqY62iSyJ4rd9KnWZk/s4241/IMG_1336.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4241" data-original-width="1643" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRE79Xayn_tumuPzafZhjBiBLPlbkVcNDzXQAI2Cy7SN5kwLVt21iFrPZkQ8s6kYoL3WyV2EetQKATzUjDpXDlPQpCRTrnn_TvojZzr4FE_SP6X_OqlCG4CYZN_OdwG5ZzcmS7_GdCF-imSziXARaJJGMnVb0FTcKac-VLeILsMOqY62iSyJ4rd9KnWZk/w155-h400/IMG_1336.HEIC" width="155" /></a></div><p>See? Not blue! Definitely not blue.</p><p>Helmet: Samshield</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghukKepGUdPAASSo61l1ITddXaxtvg7Z6sHFPWy_jVlwrGMNI9ZR-UeqghHIkL79-DiVS1AvY5sZB0zf_RUJ_A6q6ct9F7m7yAks7EtSS8P0xOsoHrwSA7zesmUNKebfSLi75jULZmD1UY_bru1o7TEryrEyYQkisHohitXTCtrwA0TTMN2ZvMD8dDIQc/s3088/IMG_1348.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghukKepGUdPAASSo61l1ITddXaxtvg7Z6sHFPWy_jVlwrGMNI9ZR-UeqghHIkL79-DiVS1AvY5sZB0zf_RUJ_A6q6ct9F7m7yAks7EtSS8P0xOsoHrwSA7zesmUNKebfSLi75jULZmD1UY_bru1o7TEryrEyYQkisHohitXTCtrwA0TTMN2ZvMD8dDIQc/s320/IMG_1348.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>Still wearing this one. It only has about a year left in it, so might as well get all the use out of it!<br /><p>Sweater: Ralph Lauren</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26oBfwRX2gywQVxX8Y-MLWPo3a4zsPIHqIcgPZOnkOC8Uwjso-_a_ETzcicQYgW2m8UY_BpPrvWXRD9-7zltfXfn0HRvSiTlM9eiWqxPruAx6LLt1AmW-QL9u0QcgEG2_MyKzfdoQmEyAZa7pVPahcDQKBUpa4cL99xWF2sjDNcqO2N97aDdiaooQF3c/s3088/IMG_1337.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26oBfwRX2gywQVxX8Y-MLWPo3a4zsPIHqIcgPZOnkOC8Uwjso-_a_ETzcicQYgW2m8UY_BpPrvWXRD9-7zltfXfn0HRvSiTlM9eiWqxPruAx6LLt1AmW-QL9u0QcgEG2_MyKzfdoQmEyAZa7pVPahcDQKBUpa4cL99xWF2sjDNcqO2N97aDdiaooQF3c/s320/IMG_1337.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>Yeah, it really is as bright as you think, and no this photo doesn't do the brightness justice. I've had this sweater for many years now (I also have it in a few other ridiculously bright colors) and I've never allowed them to be barn sweaters. Mostly because they are cashmere which is much too nice for horse slobber. Unfortunately, as not meant for horse spit as cashmere is, it is also ridiculously warm. Like better than wool even. This particular one developed a small hole on the side of my left boob area though, and so now it is officially barn worthy. <br /><p>Belt: Designer inspired</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknjzEyx9U0fV8CXBqQ6ybOP_x6seBkUEnnNZEirG4yUQ0lh8Or0wT7DBDcCKGoUBZUyhdgKjRsk34VAeWjOPx_3ohqI5jjqchrzUpOl544qa976oPb6S1eyLebQXZe5ehyphenhyphenjgnXtjzeNF8vUWYgf7pHyB_WzNZ82X6lw3YBN0MqDI21XjBf2wwI3_zEew/s4032/IMG_1338.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1925" data-original-width="4032" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknjzEyx9U0fV8CXBqQ6ybOP_x6seBkUEnnNZEirG4yUQ0lh8Or0wT7DBDcCKGoUBZUyhdgKjRsk34VAeWjOPx_3ohqI5jjqchrzUpOl544qa976oPb6S1eyLebQXZe5ehyphenhyphenjgnXtjzeNF8vUWYgf7pHyB_WzNZ82X6lw3YBN0MqDI21XjBf2wwI3_zEew/s320/IMG_1338.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>It's not quite as bright as the sweater. But it's close.<div><br /></div><div>Breeches: RJ Classics Harper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswXoxthP9JEU6-GfptpKa-hsW84tREnENZGP26RpugnUdF5z9PotqqxKvk9Styh760hkfhgY620MREsb_r_tr4BDXZ9LRhF0dEjhId-CIovghei2NSieckbV5-EQDoCjdSphU9OP9Sfbm5xyGG6ywqXmLBnwuImp8HcEZaDBheoABNXHRcB_-FBtyUpw/s5712/IMG_1339.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswXoxthP9JEU6-GfptpKa-hsW84tREnENZGP26RpugnUdF5z9PotqqxKvk9Styh760hkfhgY620MREsb_r_tr4BDXZ9LRhF0dEjhId-CIovghei2NSieckbV5-EQDoCjdSphU9OP9Sfbm5xyGG6ywqXmLBnwuImp8HcEZaDBheoABNXHRcB_-FBtyUpw/s320/IMG_1339.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>Maybe not the warmest choice... But they were the right color. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices in the name of Thursday's Threads. <br /><div><p>Boots and Half Chaps: Celeris UK</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ajMnqhaEFtDYG3GuR2tVYXGPQx0INVwihJg1-Q7H603QkPGqYIkFOMYt0NrrsCTnhG3LIErYCzD6j9kqmtGYqZ9rujnbuDw30AlBdhTS1dK0OHe60aEi-0xM8yg52wSntpGMKP7tKutZJ8rGAY4MWIYNQOJn7tCylQWUOctfC9OYnxl57BJBIW_osGA/s3074/IMG_1347.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3074" data-original-width="1824" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ajMnqhaEFtDYG3GuR2tVYXGPQx0INVwihJg1-Q7H603QkPGqYIkFOMYt0NrrsCTnhG3LIErYCzD6j9kqmtGYqZ9rujnbuDw30AlBdhTS1dK0OHe60aEi-0xM8yg52wSntpGMKP7tKutZJ8rGAY4MWIYNQOJn7tCylQWUOctfC9OYnxl57BJBIW_osGA/w238-h400/IMG_1347.HEIC" width="238" /></a></div>I couldn't get the camera to pick up the color that well on these, but they are very nearly exact to the breeches. They call the color Petrol but it leans more green than blue. There's a story to why I have these. You see, I bought the paddock boots last year on sale from a dressage store that stocks some Celeris items. They were on sale I think for Black Friday and happened to be my size. I thought they would match well with the trim on my full chaps, but alas, my full chaps just don't fit me like they used to. I need to get them to the cobbler to make some adjustments. Anyway, so I had the boots and then at some point Celeris had a sale and I ordered the half chaps. Both are sheepskin lined so super warm:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9pGBNL3CtzSEnmLCUVi6IWhUMcHRaxGnIZ_7FBhgrYL0aDpJM_h5gFnFyUY06IfdQv3IWRHoYdkvwIJDvXkPymJ7g-Rx97E9wljoB3SXQfJxIl_Wilsdq3NtKwJKphCUvecJM7BIIeJ36xcb3IHU7CKrke_5i2VUu_xj4sdpcVCb98AZn8LXzAI5W8E/s5712/IMG_1350.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI9pGBNL3CtzSEnmLCUVi6IWhUMcHRaxGnIZ_7FBhgrYL0aDpJM_h5gFnFyUY06IfdQv3IWRHoYdkvwIJDvXkPymJ7g-Rx97E9wljoB3SXQfJxIl_Wilsdq3NtKwJKphCUvecJM7BIIeJ36xcb3IHU7CKrke_5i2VUu_xj4sdpcVCb98AZn8LXzAI5W8E/s320/IMG_1350.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3gKHDvn94lnFMf-e7DYpeGv0_KvP3IAtN-5KdMdz6IorQFwkEzxG8jrA9I5XKhKYjmStK_nxrPzBs4C1eXwTtPaHU3toAJMMMDOL1DuxyRBkgSqky_WVTl0qqTijoQp-Yhx_ZchyphenhyphenmdK_z4h6bsk9nhRlzSgMrNMkBBx1UOZybuIfIc_hIr9PccZW04c/s5712/IMG_1351.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3gKHDvn94lnFMf-e7DYpeGv0_KvP3IAtN-5KdMdz6IorQFwkEzxG8jrA9I5XKhKYjmStK_nxrPzBs4C1eXwTtPaHU3toAJMMMDOL1DuxyRBkgSqky_WVTl0qqTijoQp-Yhx_ZchyphenhyphenmdK_z4h6bsk9nhRlzSgMrNMkBBx1UOZybuIfIc_hIr9PccZW04c/s320/IMG_1351.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>Obviously, I didn't wear them during the summer or I'd have died from heat stroke. But they're fully in the rotation now that it's miserably cold out. I can't say they are AS warm as those ridiculous winter boots I wore in years past, but they are definitely warm. This morning it was 21 degrees in the indoor when I rode my first horse. My feet got cold, but did not go numb, which my toes will go numb in 45 degrees in regular boots. Long story slightly shorter, I do recommend if you're looking for something for winter. <br /><div><p>That's what I had on, and here's what Al wore on this chilly day:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYoCwVupdo1YSCJbz84-OHtkzPCI0JLGfUohfli7Zr7ARFxc6Wx4XyU_7dDhkWjz6R5nontqA8WC_VbGO0lLumahd6H4d_G_xjL8IUkYSLYsXcKShkvGFMBD_yZPf22Lnf9lCtGJMUCfP6cmrKiNfqsNYVybYAj3DFmMRduDGcGaO0QKGQ0E-VDVbItQ/s5712/IMG_1342.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCYoCwVupdo1YSCJbz84-OHtkzPCI0JLGfUohfli7Zr7ARFxc6Wx4XyU_7dDhkWjz6R5nontqA8WC_VbGO0lLumahd6H4d_G_xjL8IUkYSLYsXcKShkvGFMBD_yZPf22Lnf9lCtGJMUCfP6cmrKiNfqsNYVybYAj3DFmMRduDGcGaO0QKGQ0E-VDVbItQ/s320/IMG_1342.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>Yep, return of the butt cape! Tis the season.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bridle: Joseph Sterling<br />Browband: Dark Jewel Designs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLQO66sSmWd68yl3ol6ZKVtpznM7DtgwTcctq81K6wdbqOfsVMppo0ez2Twwj-3RqCHNFj0l8BL_do5Z5kMT6fUs9jkny1AkgRp0P492PKbhyf835VPG550EQzCkLHonxyrvEri4t7rNLKON3D_UsZIFbMvLUax1a7ZnkjwdAm-Xmz7ZzmGHSZhEld_g/s3520/IMG_1343.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3520" data-original-width="1927" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLQO66sSmWd68yl3ol6ZKVtpznM7DtgwTcctq81K6wdbqOfsVMppo0ez2Twwj-3RqCHNFj0l8BL_do5Z5kMT6fUs9jkny1AkgRp0P492PKbhyf835VPG550EQzCkLHonxyrvEri4t7rNLKON3D_UsZIFbMvLUax1a7ZnkjwdAm-Xmz7ZzmGHSZhEld_g/w219-h400/IMG_1343.HEIC" width="219" /></a></div>Same bridle. I have just two for each horse at the boarding barn for the winter, and Al's other one has his jumping bit on it. So we mostly use this one. Plus, it matches everything!<div><br /></div><div>Saddle: Butet<br />Saddle Pad: Ogilvy<br />Half Pad: Mattes<br />Quarter Sheet: B. Vertigo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzUoMa_Hc48P2T9r0DBZ3QfrlBmJoaIprGpXVcxr8oQHYDNjx-og3u-LWBHdfPYEF4JgjVlOpe3gXrz_L1jV5DGLK3-ou6Uy4WWgu5IVJ5Y9hy-LV0ENjcCUPy0upOH-hmFFRwwwkAsOrwsRWYF7EnZanXwG4aQtHi11bQe7AGB7XnBR5eSlvUSd8W-0/s5712/IMG_1341.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzUoMa_Hc48P2T9r0DBZ3QfrlBmJoaIprGpXVcxr8oQHYDNjx-og3u-LWBHdfPYEF4JgjVlOpe3gXrz_L1jV5DGLK3-ou6Uy4WWgu5IVJ5Y9hy-LV0ENjcCUPy0upOH-hmFFRwwwkAsOrwsRWYF7EnZanXwG4aQtHi11bQe7AGB7XnBR5eSlvUSd8W-0/s320/IMG_1341.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div>Funny thing about this quarter sheet... It used to be navy, but it's faded and somehow matches pretty closely with all this green stuff we wore today. It's a chameleon sheet! If you're looking for a nice quarter sheet that doesn't static zap your horse, I recommend this one. It's a wool blend, and I've never had any static troubles from it. It's also not clingy, so doesn't it pull on the horse at all when they move underneath it. <br /><div><br /><div>Boots: Eskadron</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Td7cMjCSln35s52mmAQjqzrpM3pQ5f5oD1kXCNd2ki-JDNy7K7A3FB-ZGL_9xt9VxIGFq78V0Bs582k-ffjqQ9QgfARPcf_T-V2TXurpCpgBkGtXntHk7aO-9gVUwd2fNYXcyx0yZY1VhkD40cQ2Rp_V_EiJ4cvMKdOSDaF5E1Bqx3CXS5rwTw5rXCs/s3315/IMG_1344.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3315" data-original-width="2477" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Td7cMjCSln35s52mmAQjqzrpM3pQ5f5oD1kXCNd2ki-JDNy7K7A3FB-ZGL_9xt9VxIGFq78V0Bs582k-ffjqQ9QgfARPcf_T-V2TXurpCpgBkGtXntHk7aO-9gVUwd2fNYXcyx0yZY1VhkD40cQ2Rp_V_EiJ4cvMKdOSDaF5E1Bqx3CXS5rwTw5rXCs/s320/IMG_1344.HEIC" width="239" /></a></div>You've all seen these many times before. I love these. We use them a lot. We have them in navy also, because you know... If you like it, might as well pick it up in another color. <br /><div><br />That's it for today! Any favorite items from today? Do you have winter lined boots?</div></div>Stacie Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.com2