Thursday's Threads: Storm Cloud Edition

 

Outfit Day! I chose this week's theme based on the weather. We're stuck in an unsettled weather pattern here in the northeast, and the sun hasn't been seen since Monday. Thus far, we've been lucky here and the severe weather has fizzled out before reaching our area. So it's just been a little dreary and drizzly. So how does one match an outfit to dreary weather you ask? Eeyore! Everyone's favorite sad donkey of course! Eros, who kind of resembled Eeyore when we first met him, was the obvious choice to model today. Here's what he had on:

Don't worry, you'll see better when we look at our tack more closely. And try to disregard that sad top line. We've been so inconsistent this year. It will come back!

Bridle: Joseph Sterling

Browband: Homemade by me

I probably should have posted one of the many versions of this where he looked sad and dejected. But this one is too cute not to share. 

Saddle: Butet

Half Pad: Mattes
Baby Pad: Ogilvy, embellished by me

How adorable is that Eeyore trim? Eeyore is my favorite cartoon. 

Wraps: Centaur, embellished by me

I forgot to snap a photo of these pre-ride, so here they are all dirty afterwards. 

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

I was planning to wear navy boots, but then they really weren't working with the shade of blue on the breeches. So went with gray instead. 

Helmet: Samshield

I recently learned that the five years maximum for a helmet actually starts at first wear rather than manufacture date, so I'm feeling even better about the great deal I got on this pretty helmet!

Tee shirt: Amazon

Awww, poor sad Eeyore. At least he's TRYING to look on the bright side.

Belt: Homemade by me

Still loving my interchangeable belt over here. I have some ideas for version 2.0, but haven't gotten around to attempting them yet. 

Breeches: Horse Pilot

I snagged these on sale some place a few years ago, and I really like them. I don't see them marked down very often though. 

Boots: Celeris UK

These weren't really the perfect match for today's outfit but they served the purpose well enough. They match public domain Eeyore (the OG) better than the Disney version. I guess I should have looked for OG Eeyore ribbons and shirts instead. Maybe another time!

That's it for this week! Any favorite items from today? Are you an Eeyore fan?

Thursday's Threads: Summer Party Edition

 

Outfit Day!!! Eros is getting his chance to model today, and I feel like he's the best one for the theme I've chosen. Which is Beer Pong! I don't think we've done this outfit in awhile, but it makes me giggle, so I'm happy to do it again finally. Here's what Eros had on:

All of the inconsistency we've been battling this summer after a long winter off has don't this horse's topline no favors. Ugh. Hopefully we're getting back on the right track and he'll be looking and feeling stronger soon. 

Bridle: Joseph Sterling
Browband: Homemade by me

He was full on cheesin' today. I think he was disappointed he missed out last week. I made this fun browband from a dog leash. Hard to see in this photo a little, but it's red solo cups and ping pong balls.

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Mattes
Saddle Pad: Equine Star

I had this made years ago. I don't love the pads from this company, but the print is perfection. 

Boots: Equine Star

Hee hee. These are hilarious.

Okay, that's what Eros had on, and here's what I was wearing:

I love that I have red solo cup colored breeches. They only come out a few times a year, but they are the perfect shade for this theme!

Helmet: Samshield

I'm so thrilled I was able to snag this helmet for such a deal. Even if it is a little older, it was brand new, a closeout at a tack store. 

Shirt: Red Bubble (I think...)

It's so perfect that outfit day is on a Thursday. At least for this shirt.

Belt: C4

This is probably one of my most favorite C4 belts. Beer pong just makes me giggle. And a little nostalgic for my wilder (ish) days. 

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

As mentioned earlier, these come out a few times a year. Namely Christmas and 4th of July. But also for the beer pong outfit!

Boots: Celeris UK

These were demo boots that I lucked into. They've been the hardest to break in but I think that's because they aren't my exact measurements. They are beautiful boots though!

Okay, that's it for today. Were you as entertained by our theme as I was? It's okay if you're not. I know I'm a weirdo!

Thursday's Threads

 

Outfit Day! I haven't used or worn much of my blue things in awhile because you know... bad memories. But I think it's well past time to put them back in the rotation. Plus I got something new that spurred me to bring out the blue stuff. Anyway. Al is our model today and here's what he's wearing:

He had many feelings about the neighbor's side this day so he's looking twisted right in this photo, but he's not in real life. 

Bridle: Joseph Sterling

Brow Band: Dark Jewel Designs

I realized later I should have pulled out the blue brow band bridles. But I didn't have a ton of time and I know Al's doesn't have the right bit on it anyway. Next time we do blue, I'll pull them out. 

Saddle: Butet
Baby Pad: Ogilvy
Half Pad: Ippico

He does look nice in blue. 

Boots: Premier Equine

I put boots on Al because I was hoping to do some jumpies yesterday. Unfortunately, he was having another bad day. Two in a row, which has me a little frustrated. We'll see what today brings. 

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

All the blues! Silly to let all of these things just sit around. 

Helmet: Samshield

After missing out on the navy closeout Samshield a bit ago, another one popped up recently for even less money! It doesn't have much time left on it based on manufacture date, but it is brand new and was an absolute steal, so I'll still get my money's worth. My blue One K has expired, so this is a good replacement even if just for a short time. Samshields fit my head a little better than the One Ks do. 

Tee: Aubrion

I used to get a bunch of subscription boxes every month, back when I was employed full time instead of part time. But since then I've canceled the majority of them. I've kept Rita's Barkbox because she loves their toys and treats. And I've also kept Forelock and Fringe. They've introduced me to a ton of things I might not have tried otherwise, and they send the most delicious human treats too! So as long as I can afford to keep it, I shall. Anyway, the point of all rambling, is that this shirt was in this month's box. It's super breathable and has a cute little cutout detail in the back just below the neckline. Very cute!

Belt: Iago

Speaking of good deals... I snagged this belt from the LA Saddlery closing sale. I had seen it on their site for awhile but I'm cheap so never bought it. Once it was 70% off though? Whole different story! I think it's really cute, and was perfect for this outfit. 

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

This is the color Aqualina. I think I've worn them maybe once before? Time to put them in the regular rotation. I'm going to need my OG fabric Tailords to last the rest of my riding life, so I have to be sure to rotate through all of them. They'll last longer that way. 

Boots: Celeris UK

I think this color is their Titanic blue. They were demo boots, so not custom for me, but about close as you can get. That's why I can't remember for sure on the color. I didn't pick it. I really like them though, they're simple but pretty. Hard to see here, but there is piping at the top that's silver. If I had designed them, there would also be piping around the toe cap. But I'm not mad about that missing. 

That's it for today! What do you think of the return of the blues? Keep it up? Or we all look better in green? 

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No theme today, but it's still a very fun outfit! Shiny is our model this week, so let's jump right in with her outfit!

Look how nicely she stood up for her photo this week! I can never get her to stand square up front. 

Bridle: Joseph Sterling

Browband: Dark Jewel Designs

We kept it simple for the bridle this week. Though she does have spikes on her browband. 

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Le Mieux
Baby Pad: Lettia

Just rediscovered these baby pads in my shed and realized how perfectly they work with today's boots. A great discovery! Also that half pad is very much too big for this saddle. 

Boots: AnatomEq

These boots from AnatomEq are really lovely. They are all mesh for breathability which is what AnatomEq is known for. They also wash up really nicely. 

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

FUN BOOTS! I know, I haven't worn these yet this year!

Helmet: Samshield

I'm loving my glossy helmet. Yay for closeout sales!

Shirt: FitEq

I feel like with all the color on these boots, a nice black tee was perfect!

Belt: Sandy Duftler

I stumbled across this ages ago on Facebook marketplace and it's still one of my favorite finds. 

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

I snagged these from HR Apparel on Instagram. She's my go-to for discount TS. They are the old fabric, and were brand new with the tags still on! The pink matches the piping on my boots nearly exactly!

Boots: Celeris UK

I know lime green croc isn't for everyone. But it ABSOLUTELY is for me. I just love how these came out. And I am constantly surprised at how many different outfits I can make for them with clothes I already own. 

That's it for today! Tell me what you've been waiting to see. Or if there's a color I should do soon. 

Thursday's Threads: May the 4th Edition

 

May 4th fell on a Monday this year, but that didn't stop Shiny and I from wearing our best Star Wars outfit for this week's Thursday's Threads! Here's what Shiny had on:

I've always loved the robots in Stars Wars (the droids if you will) so obviously Shiny is sporting her finest R2D2 outfit. 

Bridle: Punk Ponies
Bonnet: Etsy

We haven't used our holo bridles in AGES! In fact, that last time Shiny wore hers was before she switched to her leather bit. So that's several years. Time to bust them out again, clearly! This bonnet is a little big on her because it's horse size. I'm pretty sure I got this set before I Shiny came here. 

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Le Mieux
Baby Pad: Etsy

I cannot for the life of me remember who the seller was I bought this set from. But I know she was on Etsy. It might have been Hopeful Equestrian, but I'm not confident on that. 

Shiny didn't wear boots this day, so I don't have anything to share here. So I guess it's my turn!

I dressed like space. 

Helmet: Samshield

Shiny helmet is a must for a Star Wars outfit on Shiny pony. Obviously.

Tee: Star Wars

 

I loved this opening scroll shirt when I saw it on Zulily a million years ago. Had to have it!

Belt: Buckle Down

Buckle Down makes the most fun belts! Fun fact, my brother was (is) a huge Star Wars fan. We even named our family dog Leah after Princess Leah.

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

I would have preferred black breeches for this outfit (these are charcoal) but sadly my black TS went to breeches heaven over the weekend. I should replace them before I can't... I do have a few other pairs of black breeches but none were the weight I wanted for this day. 

Boots: Imperial Riding

Yes, I forgot to snap the top popper. Oops. Don't be distracted by such things, instead, enjoy how ridiculous these mirror boots are! I love these, and should definitely wear them more often!

That's it for today! What did you think? Did we pull off Star Wars Day?