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

 

Outfit Day! Today's outfit isn't too crazy, but fear not, the holidays are coming! It's a little too wet and gross out to wear anything especially fun this week, but things are drying out so maybe next week will be better for a more fun outfit. Al was our model this week and here's what he was wearing:

Doesn't it look cold out? That's cause it's cold out. But we're still carrying on! I'm proud of us.

Bridle: Pinnacle

Brow Band: Boy O'Boy Bridleworks

It was pretty windy out. Al thought it was cool like when they use a wind machine for models. It was less cool when he had to pay attention to his work while it was windy though. 

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: Ogilvy
Half Pad: Mattes
Quarter Sheet: Catago

We are really loving these quarter sheets. They do produce a little bit of static when you take them off, but so far none at all while we ride. So good enough! Plus they're pretty.

Boots: Eskadron

Nothing new here, but I do love these boots!

So that's what Al had on this week, and here's what I was wearing:

Layers! I was wearing layers. And full chaps because wind.

Helmet: One K Avance CCS with MIPS

I really love my new sparkly front shield. 

Sweater: Cocogio

Vest: Old Navy

I bought this sweater several years ago solely because it was wool and it was on clearance for super cheap. I call it my Cosby sweater because I'm old. Back in my youth Bill Cosby was not yet known as a predator, but was a beloved TV dad who wore sweaters like this that were popular in the 80's. 

Belt: The Sugar Lady (Etsy)

This is the belt I had made with Rio's tail hair. It's my absolute favorite belt. 

Chaps: Journeyman
Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

Paddock Boots: Celeris UK

Ya know, I had toyed with the idea of saving up for some new full chaps, but in all honesty, I still love these so much, I don't think I want anything different. Which is great because my accidental order of the neon boots depleted my fun money. 

That's what Al and I wore this week and we stayed pretty toasty warm for our rides! Tomorrow is supposed to be pretty brutal though, so I may opt out... We'll see how the day goes.

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Outfit day! I brought out some of the blue stuff this week because maybe I'm a little behind laundry. But my quarter sheets are still green so I had to make it a blue AND green outfit. Which worked out nicely since it's still arctic here and definitely full chap weather. Which are also in the green/tan family. I really should stick to what I'm good at. Anyway... Let's see what Al and I wore today. But individually because I forgot to snap a mirror selfie. (I really am the worst in the winter.)

Here's what Al wore today:

This was post lunge because he was a nutball today. But he was honest about it and told me he needed a lunge. So still on the good boy list! Anyway, I point that out because it appears the quarter sheet has tilted a bit to the far side.

Bridle: Joseph Sterling
Brow Band: Dark Jewel Designs

His ear fuzz is so much lighter than the rest of him, and I think that's adorable. Also, I think he looks better with a wide noseband. 

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Ippico
Baby Pad: Ogilvy
Quarter Sheet: Equine Wears

I'm not sure we're really pulling off the light blue pad with green quarter sheet... But you know what? Sometimes it's okay to not match. Like when it's stupid cold out. (Have I mentioned how cold it's been?) But also, my sweater does actually pull it all together. You'll see below!

Boots: Premier Equine

I was going to pull out the Eskadron boots like the ones I used last week but in navy, but these more accessible so they won out.

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

It is possible that I wore this sweater fairly recently for Thursday's Threads. And if that's the case, my apologies. But it was calling to me today so here it is again!

Helmet: One K Avance CCS with MIPS

Yeah that's a repeat photo. I keep meaning to bring my Samshield with the winter liner to the barn, but I also keep not remembering to do that. Maybe for next week when the highs are going to be in the teens. Before the wind chill. But also, I won't ride those days. Winter is so stupid.

Sweater: Vineyard Vines

I found this sweater at either Marshall's or TJ Maxx many years ago. It's a cashmere blend, so pretty warm! And I love that it made that light blue pad, navy boots, and green quarter sheet all come together. I need to have my mom re-block this sweater though. I hung it to dry at some point on the wrong hanger and now it sits up weird on my shoulders. 

Belt: Rebecca Ray

Another oldie! I love the Rebecca Ray belts. Actually I love all her stuff. And it's all hand made which here in the US so that's nice too!

Breeches: Dover Wellesley

I'm gonna be honest. My legs were cold today. Even with the chaps over these. I think I'm getting soft.

Chaps: Journeyman

Boots: Celeris UK

Yes, that's last week's photo. But it's the same set up. Best thing I've done in a long time is resurrect these chaps. I think full chaps are really making a comeback. Definitely recommend if you're in a cold climate.

That's it for today! Any favorites? How's the weather by you? Seems it's been chilly pretty much everywhere lately. 

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Outfit Day! But I was a big dumb today and forgot to get individual photos of Shiny's outfit. So we'll do this all from our mirror selfie. I'm nothing if not resourceful! So here's what we wore today in the frigid tundra. (Real feel today never got above 8... thankfully indoors it was a bit better.)

She's just the cutest. Today Shiny wore her Pinnacle bridle with the Boy O'Boy brow band. Her saddle pad was the Eskadron one with the faux sheepskin built in underneath. Her boots were the matching Eskadron faux fleece lined ones in Pine Green. (Same color as the pad.) And her quarter sheet is the one I just received before my trip. It's from Equine Wears who is on Etsy. So far her quarter sheet is holding up well, but unfortunately, the boy's sheet is having some issues. It seems the trim wasn't sewn on well, and it's detaching in several places. I've reached out to the maker, but I haven't heard anything back yet. I'm hoping she'll come up with a solution for me, because these weren't inexpensive and I've only used it for the past week. 

Since most of my outfit is hidden in the mirror selfie above, I will share my own:

I have on two sweaters, the underneath one is from Asmar Equestrian and is a wool blend. The outer sweater is by Only Mine and is cashmere. Found it in a drawer with the tag still on... Oops. Getting some use now! My breeches are the same ones I wore last week, but I promise I did laundry and they were clean this morning! They're the Dover Wellesley. My socks are merino wool from Horze. (Almost forgot I had these, ten out of ten, highly recommend in the cold!)

My helmet is the One K Avance with Mips that I've been wearing the last few weeks. My jacket and vest are Old Navy, and I wore the full chaps which are by Journeyman with the petrol paddock boots from Celeris. 

And that's the abbreviated version of Thursday's Threads this week! So sorry for the lack of individual photos. I'm blaming the cold. I think my five brain cells have all frozen into a useless clump this week. Perhaps we'll do better next week!

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Outfit Day! We had some fun last week so this week is a little more standard. Eros said it was his turn to model, so let's see what we had on:

I'm taking full advantage of mirror selfies. 

Here's E without me:

I dunno guys, I think the dad bod is improving a little! He doesn't look quite as fat as he did this summer. 

Bridle: Joseph Sterling

Brow Band: Dark Jewel Designs

He looks so cute with his D ring. I think I like him better in the wider noseband though.

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: Wilkers
Half Pad: Mattes

When Ogilvy discontinued their brown option for pads, I decided to try these Wilkers pads. They're half weight, so thinner than a regular pad, but still a little more substantial than the Ogilvy baby pads. They have the same spine shape though which is what keeps them nicely in place. Eros is notorious for getting his pads to shift and bunch, but that doesn't happen with these nor with the Ogilvy ones. 

Polos: Eskadron

You've seen these plenty. I do have lots of polo options, but I prefer these with the climatex over traditional style wraps. So we mostly use the same few. Not that exciting, but not everything in life can be exciting.

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

Bottom layers

Actual outfit

It's that time of year where what you're wearing is rarely visible due to all the layers. So I took two photos. Also, I just really appreciate the mirrors! (Not just for selfies, they're so helpful with noticing things about how the horses are going too. And... well. I've noticed how incredibly uneven my stirrups are.) 

Helmet: One K Avance CCS MIPS

I have the green top and sand front/rails in for now. It matches nicely with my chaps!

Sweater: TK EQ

Vest (pictured above): Kohls

Also I really need to double check my photos because this is entirely out of focus. My apologies. Anyway, this is a wool blend sweater that TK EQ had on closeout a few years back. Once the temps drop below 40, I will have nothing but wool or wool blend on my upper body.

Belt: Zazzle

I love these belts from Zazzle, but sadly they are currently out of stock. I wanted to make some for holiday gifts but alas... Maybe next year.

Breeches: RJ Classics

I wear these all the time. They're a little greener than they're showing up here, but you know that because I've shared them so many times!

Chaps: Journeyman

Paddock Boots: Sheepskin lined from Celeris UK

These have been a game changer since I brought them back out from the depths of my mom's garage. Some days I think I'd like a new pair, but honestly, these are perfectly perfect in every way. I hope I can keep them functional for awhile still. They're SO warm, I can't figure out why I stopped wearing them for winter all those years ago. Probably vanity. That's what's nice about being old. I don't care so much about that stuff any more.

And that's it for this week! Any favorite items? Thoughts on full chaps? Do you have a pair?

Thursday's Threads

 

Oh man guys. I am the WORST blogger. I remembered outfit day this morning before I left the house... But I did not remember by the time I got to the barn. So I have several recycled photos. They are accurate representations of today's outfit though at least. So there's that. And my excuse is that I had an old friend come and visit me at the new barn and she rode Eros while I rode Al. We had so much fun, and thus I was not thinking about outfit photos. Life happens! Also, can I just talk about how nice it is that my friends can come and ride with me at the new barn? It's so nice. SO NICE!

Today's model was Eros, and here are his recycled photos of today's outfit. 

Bridle: Pinnacle
Brow Band: Boy O'Boy Bridleworks

He just looks so handsome in this bridle. Supermodel status!

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Mattes
Baby Pad: Ogilvy

I've been riding E in Al's saddle the last couple of months because I haven't gotten his fixed yet, but he did in fact use this one (his own) today with my friend because we couldn't share a saddle and ride at the same time. I really need to send this one off though! I reached out today to follow up on that. Hopefully that will be happening soon.

Wraps: Eskadron

I'm really liking the climatex polos for Eros. He seems comfortable in them too. 

So that's what Eros had on and here's what I was wearing today:

There's a lot happening this photo. First, wonder when the last time I dusted this mirror was? Seems like a long, LONG time ago. Secondly, what is happening with the shoe pile back there? Honestly. I need a parent to come scold me for my messy/dirty room. 

Helmet: One K Avance MIPS

Yes, still using this photo. I did dust the helmet off though, so might be time for a new stock photo... Lol.

Sweater: J Crew

I snagged this wool blend sweater at J Crew last year after the holidays for like $15. Such a great deal! If they had more colors I'd have stocked up! Also, it's winter here now so this sweater was layered with a puffy vest to ride and a coat on top of all of it when I wasn't riding. Brrr.

Belt: Ponylocks

I chose Jampy's belt for today's outfit. It's so pretty. I just love what they do over there at Ponylocks.

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

I've been wearing these smaller sized breeches a bit more often lately and I think they actually fit pretty well. I just wish the waist part was like a half inch bigger.

Socks: Dreamers And Schemers

My logo socks are still my favorites. 

Boots: Celeris
Chaps: Journeyman

And one last reused photo! This one was from last winter. Yep, it's been chilly so I've been riding in the full chaps again! I love them. I don't really know why we all stopped wearing them. They're SO warm! And so grippy. I hope these things survive another 28 years! (Yes, they are really that old, but they took a long sabbatical.) 

And that's it for today! Any favorites? Any requests for upcoming Thursday's Threads?