Thursday's Threads: Caffeine required edition

 

Outfit Day!!! I knew we'd have a few questionable days for riding, so we prepared earlier in the week and took photos on Tuesday for Thursday's Threads. As you know, it's been busy around here, so there's been a lot of coffee imbibed. Hence today's fun theme which Al is modeling. Excuse the grumpy face, his ears weren't functioning for the full body photo. 

I know you can't tell what it is just yet... But you will in the next photo.

Bridle: Joseph Sterling
Browband: Home made

Do you see it?? On the browband? It's Dunkin'! I know the bit keepers are too low. For some reason on this bridle I can't put them in the right place, they don't reach. So they have to go lower, and then they slide down. It's annoying. I think I have longer keepers somewhere that I need to try. 

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Ippico

Saddle Pad: Dreamers and Schemers

Obviously they can't use the actual Dunkin' logo for trademark reasons, but this is really cute. This one is a derp pad meaning it's a second and I got it super duper on sale. I haven't found the imperfection on it though, so I'm happy with it!

Boots: Premier Equine, embellished by me

I love that you can find fabric with pretty much anything on it. This matches the pad pretty closely!

So that's what Al is wearing, and here's what I wore on Tuesday:

I got these breeches earlier this year and they work with so many different outfit choices! Big fan. The color is pretty close to the pink shade in the Dunkin' logo. 

Helmet: One K

Obviously the coffee colored helmet was the choice for this week.

Tee: Horseplay Apparel

I hadn't wanted to buy this shirt because I don't want to encourage such behavior in my horses... But this was a must have once I started building this outfit. It's pretty cute anyway, even if it does encourage a rumpus.

Belt: Homemade by me

This is the same fabric I used for the boot tabs. I gotta tell you, I'm pretty happy with my interchangeable belt prototype. I think there are ways to make it nicer, like line it with leather, but for the time being, it's doing its job very nicely. 

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman 

This shade is called Pinkberry (like the yogurt shop) and it works with so many of my outfits! They match the stitching on my crazy green boots perfectly, so expect to see them again in the future.

Boots: Horka

Coffee looking boots were obviously required too. These were perfect! Celeris has a nubuck leather that's similar, so if and when these meet their demise I do have a back up plan. I'm sure you were all very worried about that. 

That's it for today! Are you more of a Dunkin' drinker or a Starbuck's drinker? I honestly prefer Starbuck's coffee because it has a bolder flavor. But I like Dunkin' well enough too. 

Thursdays Threads: Would you like fries with that?

 

Outfit Day! Al and I had some fun this week. I've been waiting for just the right moment to bust this outfit out... Okay, well really I was just waiting for it to be warm enough to wear short sleeves. Regardless, it's TIME! Here's what we had on:

I know. You can't tell what it is from here. But we had a friend hanging out with us while we rode and so I actually had a photo on the horse to share! 

Here's what Al had on without me:

And yes, he was having some concerns about the neighbor this day. In Al's defense it was our first day back to work after his three day vacation. 

Bridle: Joseph Sterling

Brow band: Home made

I with you could see the browband better. It's happy meal boxes, burgers, fries, and drinks. Very silly. 

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Ippico
Saddle Pad: Dreamers and Schemers

Guys look! It's nuggets! WITH A CAPE! I generally prefer Ogilvy baby pads, but I couldn't resist this nugget pad. I love a good chicken nuggie. And I feel like if Al were a human child he would also. 

Boots: Premier Equine, embellished by me

Hahaha! I know right? So funny. Using patches to embellish the interchangeable boots is a real game changer. The opportunities are now endless. ENDLESS!

Okay my turn!

I've worn red breeches a lot more frequently than I ever imagined I would.

Helmet: Samshield

I had a really challenging time trying to decide what helmet and boots to wear. Nothing really screams Happy Meal ya know? So I just went with black options. 

Tee: Etsy

I went hunting on Etsy for a shirt to wear with this saddle pad, and this one just seemed perfect to me. I may go back and get a hoodie version because it brings me a lot of silly joy. I mean... I didn't choose the nug life. The nug life chose me. 

Belt: McDonalds

I have a knockoff version of the Moschino sweater that's meant to look like the McDonalds logo. So when I got that years ago, I bought this buckle from Ebay too. It's perfect for my happy meal outfit!

Breeches: Dover

Listen, I bought these a few years ago, so I'm not getting involved in the Dover drama. I've experienced first hand what private equity firms can do to a company. It's selfish and not pretty. But also, all the people saying not to shop the closing sales, I don't disagree, but the sales aren't a great deal. They're offering 20% off some things and only like 10% in stores. Not worth it anyway. 

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers

Honestly, how do you NOT get the socks that match the saddle pad? It's a no question purchase. 

Boots and Half Chaps:HKM

I figured this outfit was a lot all on its own, so I went with the simplest option in my boot cupboard. I'm glad I have these, they're comfortable and go with everything. 

That's it for today! Did this ridiculous outfit bring you the joy it brought me? I'm so entertained by it!

Thursday's Threads: Peeps Edition

 

It's OUTFIT day! Did you think I skipped an Easter outfit since I'm Jewish and Passover overlapped this year? Well fear not. We have our Peeps finest for you today! Al is our main model today since he's well over due for a turn, but everyone got in on the fun so we'll have some extra photos at the end. 

Here's what Al had on for Peeps day:

I've been throwing a little extra hay because our new load of Timothy weighs a lot less than the grass mix we usually get... But he's looking a lil' chonky so I may have to step back a bit on the extra. I imagine though, that as we get going with more work his weight will even out.

Bridle: Joseph Sterling
Browband: Homemade by me

Cap: Back On Track
Bunnies: Peeps

Honestly. He's so cute. I love his messy star.

Saddle: Butet
Half Pad: Ippico
Baby pad: Ogilvy, embellished by me

It was no small task trying to find Peeps ribbon that had the chicks. I really can't say why, but I much prefer the Peeps chicks to the bunnies. It doesn't make any sense. If you offered me a real bunny or a real chick, I'd choose the bunny, no question. But marshmallow treats? Give me the chick. Every time. Yet for some reason, the vast majority of Peeps merch is in the form of the bunny. Thankfully someone out there made some chicks ribbon.

Boots: Premier Equine, embellished by me

I was less successful finding fabric with chicks. But I DID find pet bandanas that worked just as well for the boot straps.

That's what Al had on, and here's what I was wearing:

Sadly, I couldn't ride with the bunnies because the wind was insane this day. They'd have blown right off. And I can't imagine Al would appreciate bunnies hitting him on the butt. 

Helmet: One K Avance CCS with MIPS

Bunnies: Peeps

I found this headband this year at Walmart, and it's definitely my favorite of our Peeps headbands. They're fuzzy!

Sweatshirt: Fun

I was disappointed when this arrived as it was advertised as a sweater, but it's not. I got over that though because it's so ridiculous and I love it. Also, it features CHICKS!

Belt: C4

C4 also came through with a chicks belt. I've had this a few years now, and I still love it so much!

Breeches: Dover Wellesley

Last year I paired this top with purple breeches, but I didn't love it. So I tried these this year, and I think it's much better. 

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers
Sneakers: Heelys

Had to wear the peeps sneakers out to the barn for today. But don't worry, I didn't get them dirty! Also, in this instance, the bunnies are definitely the appropriate choice for the tongue. But fear not, the chicks are featured on the sides. I've also accepted the bunnies on the socks. But if they made chicks next year, I'd defintely buy them. Just saying.

Boots: Celeris UK

I hummed and hawed about which boots to wear today. I almost chose the lilac ones, and I still think they'd be a great choice. But they are also still bleeding onto the saddle when I wear them, so I opted not to use them. I should find something to seal them with so I wear them more. Those and the mint ones. My pandemic boots. The only time my Celeris boots weren't perfect. Anyway. These pink ones work great for this outfit!

That's what we wore today! Here are some cute shots of Eros and Shiny with their bunnies too.

Shiny's bunnies are on springs, so I thought they might survive the wind. AND THEY DID!

Thursday's Threads: St Patrick's Day edition

 

Outfit Day!! You'll have to use your imagination a little with this one because we didn't get to actually ride in our St Patty's day outfit this year. We're going to use some old photos from our Pinsnickety photo shoot that the very talented Chelsea Lothrop took a few years ago for Eros' outfit. Here's what he would have worn this week if the weather had played nicer. 

He would have been wearing his Joseph Sterling bridle with the Dark Jewel spiked browband. He has a cute Pinsnickety pin in his forelock in this photo. 

He also would have been wearing his Butet saddle, this mattes pad, and that adorable Lettia baby pad. We probably wouldn't have had a number on though. 

That's what the horses would have worn (more or less) and here's what I had on, because I did have high hopes that we might ride.

Nothing says St Patty's like green and gold! I really had no idea I'd get so much use of these $50 Winnie the Pooh colored breeches. 

Sweater: Luyaa

This is one of my many inexpensive wool sweaters that are perfect for the barn. This one has a weird neck line though. I think it's stretched out. But whatever. Horse clothes don't have to be perfect. 

Belt: Unbranded

Buckle: Ovation

I'm not sure what happened to the strap this belt actually came with, but I'm using it on this yellow one today. It doesn't look it here, but the belt and the breeches are pretty much the exact same shade. 

Breeches: Vestrum

These are a ridiculous color for breeches. RIDICULOUS. But here we are. Loving them! Ha! 

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers

I've had a few lucky themed boot socks over the years, but these are my favorites so far. 

Since I didn't ride, I didn't wear boots or a helmet. But here's what I would have worn if I did. 

Boots: TuffRider (embellished by me) 

Helmet: Equinavia

I'm really impressed with how the glitter paint has held up on these boots over the years. Makes me want to paint more boots... but I won't. For now anyway. I'm looking into a fun new green helmet from Fair Play to possibly replace this one. I don't love how this helmet fits me so I hardly ever wear it. But I'm not sure the Fair Play one will be any better. It's really pretty though! 

Okay that's it for this week! Any favorites? Anything you guys want to see soon? Themes, colors? Anything? Let me know in the comments!

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!