Thursday's Threads

 

Outfit Day!!! I'm so excited to not have 3 million layers on to ride this week. Such a luxury! Eros is our model this week, and here's what we had on:

I decided it was time to allow a little bit of blue back into our wardrobe. That's a sign of healing in case you weren't sure. That, and I still had the navy boots at the barn already from Chanukah. 

Here's a better view of E's outfit:

I dunno guys, I think his dad bod is toning up! There's still a bit of a low hanging belly... But the butt's getting rounder and that hay gut does appear at least a little smaller. 

Bridle: Joseph Sterling
Brow Band: Dark Jewel Designs

His forelock looks silly. But the rest of him is adorable!

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Mattes

Saddle Pad: Homemade

My step mom made this pad for me, isn't that impressive?! It's actually a prototype for something I'm working on. A rough draft if you will. I've been test riding in it, and so far so good! 

Wraps: Anatomeq

These are the cool support polos from Anatomeq. I generally love everything from this brand. (Woman owned, Canadian company, highly recommend!) But these wraps aren't my favorite. I bought them because they're supposed to be cooler than your standard fleece polo. Which they are for sure. The first half of the wrap is a breathable material that's just ever so slightly padded. I want to like the material as it should on paper be perfect, but it's just a little slippery. The second half of the wrap, the part you see here, is like an elastic bandage, but with mesh stripes in between. I'm not sure what it is exactly that makes them not work quite right. But the wraps just don't quite move with the horse correctly and they kind of shift some when you're riding. I don't think they'd hurt the horse or anything bad, but I dunno. Something's a little off with them. They are pretty though when you first put them on.

That's what Eros wore, and here's what I had on this week:

Look at that! I'm not wearing wool NOR winter weight breeches! It's a February miracle!

Helmet: One K Avance CCS MIPS

Hey look! It's my navy helmet! Been awhile!

Sweatshirt: Quur

So this is funny... You've all seen my green version of this hoodie before but apparently I never wore this navy one. It still had its tag on it. I'm ashamed as I bought these... three years ago. Oops. Hey, I'm wearing it now! Also, it might be time to clean out my closets again.

Belt: Pampeano

A bunch of us got these at the old barn since it's their farm colors, but it was too nice for me to stop wearing. So I'm still using it!

Breeches: Ariat

These are super old, and they don't make them anymore, but I really like them still. I also have an olive pair. (If you like it, pick it up in another color... generally my life motto.) I plan to keep them around until they fall apart. They're kind of like the traveling pants. They seem to fit me no matter my weight. And that my friends, is a solid pair of pants to keep around.

Boots: Celeris UK

These are the demo boots I accidentally bought last summer. Hate when that happens... (No I don't.) They fit so perfectly it's like they had me in mind when they made them for the shop. They're almost fully broken in, but the left one did wound me a bit this week. Thank goodness for giant bandaids!

That's it for today! Any favorite things from this week? How about my stepmom's saddle pad skills??

Thursday's Threads

 

Outfit Day! And I have to confess. I made a mistake this week. I completely forgot to get horse photos this week. Eros was supposed to be our model and I do have photos to recycle of his bridle and leg wear at least. But the saddle pad... well... you'll get to see it. Just not on him. I've been really scatter brained lately. Hopefully I work that out soon. I nearly wrapped Eros behind today instead of up front... Sheesh. Focus Stacie!

Also, I wanted to report back about what a good horse Al was today! I was worried he'd be permanently traumatized after yesterday, but he wasn't. I rode him indoors first and he was an angel. So then I took him outside for our first real ride outdoors of the season, and he was perfect out there too. Al being perfect is a bit of a rarity, so I felt it important to interrupt Thursday's Threads to document that. Good boy Al!
Okay, back to our regularly scheduled post.

We'll start with Eros since I've already admitted the error of my ways.

Bridle: Joseph Sterling
Brow Band: Dark Jewel Designs

He's still rocking the jumping bridle. He's been pretty willing to come round in it without too much effort on my behalf so maybe he's not needed the leverage bit anymore now that he's officially entered his mid teens. Time will tell. We haven't cantered yet.

Wraps: Eskadron

I've decided I'm a very big fan of these liners and wraps for Eros. I want to get them in more colors. Of course. Because I have a problem. Lol. #tackhoforever

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: Ogilvy Baby pad
Half Pad: Mattes

Since I failed at a getting a photo on the horse, I also included a close up of the pad that shows its colors more truly than the photo above with the saddle and half pad. I love this tan pad. It looks good on both horses. (And would on Shiny too but she doesn't use this type of pad.) I tried to also get chocolate brown ones, but sadly, Ogilvy discontinued that color before I had the chance. Maybe they'll bring it back one day.

Okay, my turn! Here's what I had on:

And MAYBE I forgot a couple photos of my helmet and boots too... But fear not, I have reruns for those. I think I've subconsciously been choosing to wear my barn colors as a form of self soothing. Like maybe wearing my colors will make me less anxious about the current situation. 

Helmet: Samshield

Thankfully this photo is recycled and that thing on my chin is slightly less angry than as seen here. (Because of course I would also have a freaking boil on my face this week... Okay it's not a boil, but might as well be.)

Sweatshirt: Quur

I got this hoodie ages ago (also have it in navy) but it was a little snug when I first got it and didn't wear it much. Fits great now though, so I plan to wear it a lot more.

Belt: Zazzle

I just love these belts. I wear them all the time and wish I had more extraneous cash so I could buy more of them. 

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

These are my Canyon color breeches that I waited SO PATIENTLY to find used and/or discounted. Finally my moment came about a month or so ago. The color is most true up above in the belt photo.

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers

I just love my custom D&S socks. Another thing I would waste more money on if I had it. But for now, I'm well stocked, so no biggie! If you want to support my sock habit, I do have a D&S affiliate link. Use that bad boy if you want to invest in socks of your own and get me some sock money too! Just click here. (If you want. No pressure.)

Boots and Half Chaps: HKM Killarney

I introduced these last week. Very happy with them thus far! Do recommend if you like half chaps.

And that's it for this week! Any favorites?