Thursday's Threads

 

We did our outfit day photos yesterday because we knew today would be non riding. It was 98 degrees here today but my thermometer in the sun read 103. It was pretty humid too. Yesterday was hot but not quite as bad. So we did very light rides and enjoyed backyard snacks. Our outfit reflects such things. Ha! Also, I imagine you're expecting a really fun 4th of July outfit today, but I'm going to disappoint you. I'm just not feeling the 'Merica pride this year for so many reasons. Which is sad because I was excited to celebrate 250 years. Anyway, Eros is our model today! His photos are indoors are so not the best quality but when we ride bareback I have to get on in the barn using the arm of my bench. What can I say? He's tall and I'm not!

So... I had to take this photo from above because little Eros was airing out and I didn't think that was appropriate here. Also, I fixed that mane today. Look at it! He looks ready for the western show pen. 

Bridle: Pinnacle

Browband: Dark Jewel Designs

I switched from my La Cense side pulls to these from Pinnacle a couple years ago, and I really am so happy with these! It's not the nicest leather of all time, but we're not showing in a side pull so who cares?

Bareback Pad: Brockamp
Baby Pad: Ogilvy

Girth: Mattes

Yes, I know that girth doesn't fit him. I don't ride him bareback all that often so he shares this with Shiny. Someday I'll get him his own.

That's what he had on! No boots needed for a pitter patter around. So it's my turn! Here's what I had on:

The best way to turn a boring outfit fun is to add cow boots. 

Helmet: One K CCS MIPS

I wrapped some plain black inserts with cow print vinyl to match my boots. Up close it's a little wrinkly, but from afar it looks just fine!

Shirt:MathCat

This one was a little heavier than I should have worn yesterday... but I survived! I do like these shirts a lot but the material is a little heavier than the Luyaa ones.

Belt: Tory Burch

I've had this for ages. It's fun and metallic, but still kind of a neutral. 

Breeches:RJ Classics

I like the RJ breeches. They are comfortable and not too heavy weight. But the material does get pilled. Not a big deal for schooling pants, but they aren't SUPER cheap, so I do wish they held up a little better.

Boots: Celeris UK

I just love these so much. They're fun. They're comfy. Perfect!

And that's it for today! Hope you're all staying cool under this heat dome!

Thursday's Threads: A Christmas Story Edition

 

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! I technically do not celebrate Christmas as I am a full blooded Jewish person. But I'm always down for a good theme, and I love Christmas movies. So obviously it makes sense that I would have A Christmas Story themed outfit to wear for the holiday. I even used this theme for my holiday card one year. Love me a leg lamp! Haha! Shiny was our model today by default. I rode her first because conditions were iffy and she's the least likely to kill me. But she was even spooking so I opted out of riding the others. Fortunately, she is an excellent model! So here's what she had on:

The best model! Look how cute she is.

Bridle: Pinnacle

Browband: Dark Jewel Designs

I can't remember if I've shared these bitless bridles with you guys? I think I have. I wasn't happy with the La Cense ones I had. They were pretty to look at, but the leather quality was pretty bad and they didn't really fit my horses well. So I upgraded to these from Pinnacle and I'm really happy with them. 

Bareback Pad: Brockamp

Saddle Pad and quarter sheet: Hopeful Equestrian

I haven't ridden my horses since Sunday and I felt perfectly safe to hop on Shiny in a bareback pad and bitless bridle. And that's why I am a grown ass woman with a pony. She's the best! You might have to click to enlarge this photo to really get the full effect of how cute this print is. It has the leg lamp AND the pink nightmare on it! I think the bb gun too. It's so fun!

Boots: DSB, embellished by me with some fabric from Spoonflower

Heehee. More leg lamp. Tis the season! Also, I'm still loving my interchangeable boot idea. I really need to get these on the market.

So that's what Shiny wore today for Christmas, and here's what I had on:

Fra-gee-lay! Hahahaha! I kill me.

Helmet: One K Avance CCS with MIPS

I thought this was the perfect option for this outfit.

Sweater: A Christmas Story

Oh yes, it absolutely does light up. At least for now. I did chores in it and rode in it today. The chances of the lights surviving me washing it are slim. It is impressive though, that I've had this sweater since 2019 and it still works!

Belt: C4

This belt came out several years ago, and I don't think I've ever added something to cart so fast in my life. It's so perfect.

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman in color Cherry

Chaps: Journeyman

Paddock Boots: Celeris UK

I dunno guys, the weatherman said it would be less windy today, but it absolutely was not. One of my jumps blew over while I was on Shiny even. Ridiculous! Thank goodness for my warm chaps or I probably would not have braved the elements even on Shiny. 

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers

I wear these Christmas poop socks almost every year. Do you all get the reference? South Park had a character named Mr Hanky the Christmas Poop. It's gross potty humor, but kinda funny, and I think of Mr Hanky every year when I clean stalls on Christmas. So obviously I needed to own Christmas poo socks. I've had them awhile, but since they only get worn once a year, they're lasting very nicely.

Okay, that's it for our silly A Christmas Story outfit. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday if you celebrate, or a lovely day off if you don't! 

Thursday's Threads: St Patrick's Day Edition

 

All three kids dressed up for St Patrick's day this year, which was great because I forgot like the last two years... They all for the most part wore the same thing though, so only Shiny is modeling for the blog today. Kind of. I forgot to take a full pony photo of her...

So please enjoy this photo of Eros and me instead:

He just really wants to participate in Thursday's Threads more often,

Okay, now for Shiny photos.

Bridle: Joseph Sterling
Brow band: Dark Jewel Designs

I actually did consider bringing our green and gold brow band bridles over for the day, but I got lazy. Sorry.

Bareback Pad: Brockamp 
Saddle Pad: Lettia

I should have gotten a closer photo of the pad. It's covered in Shamrocks and horse shoes. Super cute. I got them ages ago for like $10 each. Great deal!

Boots: Horze

I think we have about six different shades of green in this outfit... At least. I figured these green boots worked for the occasion.

So that's what Shiny had on, and here's what I had on:

Thankfully, on Sunday it warmed up enough to lose the vest eventually. Not today though! Effing freezing and windy today. Boo.

Helmet: Samshield

I lived on the edge Sunday and wore this expired Samshield helmet that I have. It was meant to be my show helmet, but I got it long ago right around when Jamp (and therefor I) stopped showing. So it's barely been used, but is past expiration. I don't plan to wear it a lot, but figure it's probably safe enough here and there for non jumping days. I have a friend that is trying to launch a helmet embellishing business, so I let her add some crystals to this one for me. It has black crystals along the rails, and some green ones on the shield. It also has my initials on the back. Came out really cute!

Sweater: Luyaa

This is one of my Amazon special merino sweaters. I love these things for riding. They're nice looking, and SO WARM! Plus I can wash them in the washer. Perfect for horsing! 

Breeches: Romfh

Okay, guys. I need to stop buying weird shades of tan breeches. I mean, I love them all. But I have... like four different shades at this point. These are the Maple color. The photo below of my belt is a more accurate representation of the actual color. Anyway. I like these, Romfh breeches are really comfortable, and they fit well. 

Belt: Boy O'Boy Bridleworks

I picked up this stirrup buckle belt from Boy O'Boy Bridleworks back when Kevin Babington had his accident. It was part of a fundraiser. Perfect belt for St Patrick's day, plus it did some good when I bought it. Win-win!

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers

I was just recently approved to be an affiliate with Dreamers and Schemers (yay me!) so if you want to shop over there, it would be super if you'd use my link here: https://dreamersnschemers.com?sca_ref=5743059.inrrTW4Hzi I get a small credit if you do, and I'm a D&S superfan so that would be helpful for me. Anyway, I picked these socks up last year for St Patrick's day and then forgot to wear them. But I remembered this year! Aren't they cute? They actually match some of my Pinsnickety Pins which is also really fun. Though I did not remember to use those this time. 

Boots: La Mundial

The zipper finally gave up life on my DeNiro's so I decided to sacrifice these for everyday use since I'm so bitter about them. They were perfect for the holiday anyway. I really need to get myself to the cobbler and fix some of my everyday boots. Most of my fun boots are made with delicate leather so they're not meant for actual barn life everyday. We'll see how these do... My luck they'll be indestructible... Lol! (Doubt it, LM are the worst.)

That's what we wore Sunday for the holiday! Did you dress up? How about your horse? Any favorites from today's post?