Thursday's Threads

 

Outfit Day!!! I planned ahead this week and got photos on Tuesday. Which was good because we haven't ridden since and I don't think we're riding today either. It's so smokey out! Eros should have been our model today, but I forgot to take pics before I rode him, plus this week's outfit isn't really his colors anyway. So Shiny modeled instead. Here's what she had on:

She looks adorable in every color.

Bridle: Pinnacle
Browband: Dark Jewel Designs

My new helper had quite a few things already on her calendar when she started here, and Tuesday was one of the days that she needed off. I had a few distractions whilst doing chores (someone drove off the road onto my property but thankfully they were okay and no real damage) and had several loads of horse laundry to get done that day too. So it was getting late. I decided to ride everyone in side pulls so we could do a short Tuesday ride, then have some grass mounted, and finish with their showers. It saved me about 15 per horse to graze during our ride rather than post bath. 

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Ovation
Saddle Pad: Weatherbeeta

I had gotten this saddle pad in the Forelock and Fringe box awhile back. I opted to use it on Shiny this week instead of one of the horses, but it doesn't fit this saddle at all. So next time I'll let her use the Ogilvy we have in this color and one of the boys can use this one. This Ovation half pad I was trying to sell forever because it was too small for Shiny's old saddle. But it fits great with this one, so now I'll keep it.

Shiny didn't wear boots this week since it was an easy flat day. So it's my turn! Here's what I had on:

If Eros had modeled like he was meant to, my saddle pad would have had silver trim, hence my teal and gray look today. 

Helmet: One K Avance CCS MIPS

It makes me a little sad that they don't have teal inserts for the OneK. Weird omission, don't you think? It's a popular color.

Shirt: Zengjo

I found this mesh top on Amazon last year and bought it in three colors. I keep trying to find other mesh shirts on there because I think they're cooler, but so far this is the only one. The equestrian brand ones are just too expensive for my liking. 

Belt: Mane Jane

I'm so glad Mane Jane brought the belts back! This is an old one, the new ones are just plain leather. I did love all the options they used to have! 

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

I snagged these gray breeches on Marketplace a couple weeks ago along with a charcoal pair. This pair though is pretty stretched out so they are a little big on me. That's a risk you take when buying used! Better too loose than too tight though, right?? They're in good shape otherwise. No holes or loose stitching anywhere.

Boots: Celeris UK

This was my second pair of Celeris that I ever ordered. Which makes them about seven years old now. Pretty good run! They're still in great shape, just the snaps get sticky so I leave them undone most of the time. 

And that's it for today! Any favorites? What are you waiting to see?

Thursday's Threads

 

I'm sure it comes as no surprise that this week we kept our outfit simple. I'm on day 6 of 13 hour barn days, and my creativity doesn't work in such circumstances. Shiny is our model this week, so we'll start with her since she's cuter. 

Right? Just the cutest.

Bridle: Joseph Sterling
Browband: Dark Jewel Designs

I guess I should have used the ribbon browband bridle with this outfit. But this is the one I grabbed. It works though because spikes go with everything. 

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Stephens

Baby Pad: Ogilvy

I'm always surprised that I like the tan pads on her. You wouldn't expect that to work. 

Boots: Uhlan

I'm really happy with these Uhlan boots. If we didn't have to pay tariffs on literally everything now I would get a dark brown pair. 

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

I didn't realize I wore almost this exact same outfit a couple months back for Thursday's Threads, but ya know what? I wear things repeatedly a lot just not for outfit day. So I guess I'm just keeping it real! 

Helmet: One K

This doesn't photograph all that well, but it is dark brown. 

Shirt: MatchCat

This shirt is so soft. Highly recommend.

Belt: Silver Star

This photo makes it look like I've gotten skinnier because the belt is on tighter holes. But that is a false narrative as I just switched to this more fun buckle that happens to be larger. 

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

I really like this shade of tan. They are called "Fawn". They are a bit darker than show tan so don't show too many stains. 

Boots: Horka

I'm still really happy with these boots. They are far from the highest quality, but they're so comfortable! And so far they are holding up pretty well!

That's it for today. Hopefully I'll have something more fun for next week. 

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? 

Thursday's Threads

 

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: Passover Edition

 

Outfit day!!! AND it's a holiday, so you know we have something ridiculous today. I originally wanted to have Al model today, but since things were a little hectic around here recently I opted for a slightly more reliable ride option. So it's Eros today! Here's what he had on:

I know. From afar it looks quite tame. But don't worry. It gets better. 

Bridle: Jopseph Sterling
Brow band: Dark Jewel Designs

I need to make a Matzo brow band I think. Perhaps next year we will revamp this outfit a bit. 

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

My brown half pad isn't shimmable so we had to go with the black one. I think a natural or white one would be fun though because it would like matzo and cream cheese.

Boots: Equine Star

These just kill me. They really look like Matzo! And the fluff here does look like cream cheese!

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

Hahahaha! Matzo leggings! I told you. It's a lot. 

Helmet: One K

I went with the brown One K for this outfit. Not sure any particular helmet really give matzo vibes.

Sweatshirt: Menucha Co

I like that this has matzo details rather than all over print. Works better with the rest of the outfit.

Leggings: Modern Tribe

You know what's worse than riding leggings? Riding in regular leggings. I mean, they were fine for one day. But I had to tie up the waist to try and keep them in place and they were quite thin feeling. But it was fun for today because look at them! Hahaha!

Boots: Horka

It's been kind of rainy so brown distressed boots were the best choice for sure.

So that's it for today! Matzo! Happy Passover!