Thursday's Threads

 

Outfit Day! As promised, we're back to our favorite color scheme. Shiny is modeling again for us this week because she's using one of my favorite saddle pads and it's one I only use in the winter so figured we should share it now in case winter actually ends sometimes soon. Here's what we  were wearing today:

I hadn't noticed from the ground, but it looks like her golden color is starting to come back! Hopefully she'll start shedding soon and we can be rid of her winter pink coat. Are your horses shedding yet? Eros is thinking about it, but Shiny and Al haven't started at all yet. Seems like most of the other horses at the barn have started. But mine also aren't terribly fuzzy so maybe that's why they're slow to get going. I hasn't been above 25 degrees so it would be wise of them to keep the hair!

Here's a better photo of Shiny's outfit:

The side eye is my favorite thing about this photo. Also, her tail is looking pretty good this year other than the staining at the bottom... but even that isn't as bad as it can be. (Mares are so gross.)

Bridle: Pinnacle

Brow Band: Boy O' Boy Bridleworks

I know this bridle fits her a little oddly. Like I almost think she could use a full size crown piece and then all the other parts cob... but I'm not buying another one to make that happen. Regardless of the odd sizing, I think it looks really pretty on her. These are a great bridle if you're looking for something attractive but inexpensive. 

Saddle: Custom Saddlery

Saddle Pad: Mattes

Before Hufglocken stopped selling Mattes, they had a great sale and I picked up a bunch of these pads. They have sheepskin along the edges as well as in all the half pad areas. I had gotten them the year that all the horses were getting rubbed by literally anything that touched them, and these did a nice job of not doing that.

Boots: Eskadron

We use these a lot in the winter because they're some of my favorites. Too warm definitely for summer time, but no tendons are overheating in the 20 degrees. I can assure you of that.

That's what Shiny wore, and here's what I had on:

I think the weather of late is poop, so I dressed like a poop today. But honestly, I love a good brown. Even if it's poop color. 

Helmet: One K Avance CCS Mips

Still the same helmet. I really should have brought a Samshield over for this weather because I have that liner with the warm ear flaps... Alas, I keep forgetting.

Sweater: TKEQ
Quarter Zip: Ariat

I snagged this wool blend TKEQ sweater on closeout a couple of years ago. it's getting a little pilled, but who cares for a barn sweater? It's warm and comfy and perfect for this cold spell. The quarter zip underneath is merino and also provides a nice layer of warmth. I layered these with both a puffy vest and jacket from Old Navy which you can see in the first photo on this post.

Belt: Tory Burch

I'm a sucker for a green belt and Tory Burch seems to also love them. This buckle is getting pretty scratched up and that's how you know this is an often chosen belt.

Breeches: Dover Wellesley

You guys have seen these a lot this winter. I have a decent collection of these breeches, but most of the ones I have are in the blue or black family. I have no green ones which is a real tragedy. Since I have no green, this tan pair and the brown pair I have get a lot of use.

Paddock Boots: Celeris UK
Chaps: Journeyman

I had to bust these back. I can't emphasize enough how much warmth full chaps provide. I do have a sad update on the paddock boots though. One of the zippers is breaking. I'm hoping to nurse them through the rest of the winter, but they are definitely going to need a repair soon. The nearly 29 year old chaps are going strong though! Admittedly, they are a bit more snug with this winter insulation I've added... but I'm working on that.

That's it for today! One of the boys will model next week, it's their turn for sure!