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Outfit Day! I swear it feels like it was just outfit day like yesterday. But fear not, I have a fresh 'fit for you guys. Al was supposed to model this week, but I forgot to take photos of him, so Shiny is standing in for him this week. Here's what she had on:

Yes, we're still wearing green. But it's fresh clean green stuff! 

Bridle: Pinnacle

Brow Band: Boy O'Boy Bridleworks

Don't let that beautiful blue sky fool you. It was ridiculously cold out there today. And the WIND! Sheesh. Spring, you could try a little bit harder. 

Saddle: Custom Saddlery
Saddle Pad: Premier Equine

I haven't used these pads in awhile, but I still really like them. Part of me wishes they'd introduce some new colors, but also I'm broke, so I hope they don't do that soon. Premier Equine makes really nice things though. I love their blankets and am constantly hoping they'll expand the options they offer in green. I may or may not have emailed them requesting such a thing...

Boots: Anky

I know you've all seen these tons. They're definitely one of my favorites. They aren't available anymore so I hope they last!

That's what Shiny is wearing today and here's what I had on:

Why, yes, I was matching the saddle pad nearly exactly. Thanks for noticing!

Helmet: One K Avance CCS MIPS

I'm still wearing this helmet. I'll probably be wearing it until we move home at the end of April. But you never know! Maybe I'll try surprise us. Also, Eros wasn't modeling this week, but he wanted to be included. So here he is.

Sweater: PS of Sweden

I got this AGES ago and wear it all the time. It's a lovely sweater. I also have it in navy. I believe the base layer is from smartwool, but I'm not positive on brand for that one. The vest you see in the helmet photo is from Old Navy last year. 

Belt: Tory Burch

I've had this one awhile too. I love the shade of green!

Breeches: Vestrum

I bought these specifically to wear for Halloween outfits, but I've actually worn them a lot more often than I expected to. I really like them. I also grabbed a ridiculously cheap pair of yellow ones that are the same model. If you're ever thinking about Vestrum breeches, these are the Syracuse model and they run big, I am generally a 28 in TS and somewhere in between a 42 and 44 in Equiline, but these are a 42 and are roomy. 

Boots: Horka

Heh... so I just searched my emails to see when I bought these boots, and I've had them for NINE years. That's pretty impressive. I don't wear them all that regularly I guess, but I wear them a bunch and they're actually in pretty good shape for how old they are. They're meant to look distressed, so don't judge that appearance negatively! Not bad for $250 boots.

That's it for today! Any favorites? What's the longest you've ever had a pair of boots?

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Outfit day again! More navy. We're on that train right now. Al is our model today since I couldn't wait to show off my new saddle again. So here's what he had on.

Bridle: Joseph Sterling
Browband: Dark Jewel Designs

He's the cutest pesty kid I know. Look at those innocent eyes, just waiting for me to get on so he can spook at nothing for 40 minutes... Kidding! He's been a good boy. He only spooks for part of the ride. Usually.

Boots: Premier Equine

This is the horse size version of the boots Shiny wore last week. I really am a fan.

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: Ogilvy
Half Pad: Ippico

Look how pretty! I'm very much loving the new saddle, despite the whole having to break it in part. It is pretty stiff as new saddles are, but it's still grippy and already comfortable. I can't wait for it to soften up though!

And here's what I had on:

I'm still wearing the Samshield and black rhinestone Celeris, so we're skipping those again.

Sweater: PS of Sweden

I don't know how I keep messing up the colors on my sweaters... But the real color is more accurately portrayed in the full outfit photo above. I like these sweaters a lot, I wish they'd bring them back in new colors.

Belt: HV Polo

I like the little bit and stirrup details on this belt. And the buckle is cute too!

Breeches: Ariat

I'm in that phase where my brand new saddle has a lot of oil on it, so I'm not wearing my favorite breeches for a bit. So I went with this old standby. Comfy. Nice looking. But older and not the most exciting color. 

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

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Outfit Day! And yes. I nearly forgot again. It was a busy day, what can I say? Anyway, here's what I wore this week:

Green! My favorite! Navy is a lovely color and all, but I prefer a nice hunter or forest green personally. 

Helmet: Samshield

Still enjoying the sparkly helmet. Look how nicely it matches with Al! (Who is our model today by the way.) 

Sweater: PS of Sweden

I'm pretty sure you've seen this before. I've had this one for a few years, and it's a favorite for sure.

Belt: The Sugar Lady

I wore Rio's belt with this outfit because I've been missing him a little extra lately. I really love how thi belt came out. It's so special to me.

Breeches: Ariat

These are old too. I have some fun new breeches I can't wait to share on the blog, but they're definitely more of a summer weight so you'll have to be patient for those to come out. In the meantime, enjoy these oldies!

Boots: Celeris UK

Yes, sorry. I have reused last week's photo. Same boots though, so whatever.

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

Bridle: Joseph Sterling

Look at that handsome kid! I haven't decided yet if I prefer this thinner noseband, or the wider type on him. I'm leaning toward wider, but this bridle is lovely so we'll use it either way.

Saddle: Butet

Baby Pad: Ogilvy
Half Pad: Le Mieux

I really like the Le Mieux ProSorb half pad because it is designed to fit with a higher wither. That said, I prefer it for Eros. Al here has almost no wither, and this pad makes my saddle feel a little unstable on him. It looks nice though... If that matters. Ha!

Boots: Waldhausen

So. I wanted to love these boots. I really did. I LOVE the color. I like the fluffy part. I really like almost everything about them. Except that they are really tall. I got cob size because generally that's what my horses wear. And they fit pretty well around the leg, but they are so tall, that they end up slipping down when we ride. Not because I don't have them tight enough, but because when they bend their knees the boots are forced down. I'm going to try washing them to see if they'll soften up a little. Maybe if they're less stiff, they'll give more with the leg and stay put better. But if that doesn't fix them, I'll probably sell them to someone with a horse with long legs. (Al's legs are pretty long, and they worked best for him. Eros has pretty short canon bones, and they really weren't working great for him.)

And that's it for today! Any favorites? 

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Happy Outfit Day! It's gotten cold here which I guess it's supposed to do in the winter. But still. Yuck. I wish winter was shorter. Anyway... Let's see what Eros and I wore last night to ride in the tundra! We'll start with Eros. I didn't share his bridle since he just has the one at the boarding barn and it didn't match our outfit.

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: Personalized Products

Half Pad: Mattes
Quarter Sheet: Kentucky Horsewear 

I have a real love for this saddle pad. I have two, one that was Bud's (my junior hunter) and one that was Cosmo's (my jumper I had in college). So they are both monogrammed with horse names from the past, but honestly, I kind of love that about them. They're lined on the underneath with faux sheepskin and are just so perfect for winter riding.

Boots: Equestroom

I had actually planned to use the cute boots I got from Epplejack, but I ordered all the wrong sizes. Oops. Shiny's are way too small, and then the medium size I got for the boys are too skinny for Eros. I'm hoping they'll fit Pammon though, his legs are slimmer. Eros is a weird boot size. He has thick warmblood legs, but short cannons. So I usually get him medium boots but occasionally they aren't wide enough. As is the case with the Epplejack ones. So I figured green glitter boots would work fine too. I mean, glitter IS my favorite color!

And here's what I wore:

Obviously I had a giant winter coat on too. But this was under that.

Helmet: One K MIPS

Mask: Vera Bradley

Yep, that mask has puppies ALL OVER IT! It's the cutest. Now if only VB would make me some green ones...

Sweater: PS of Sweden

I think I got this sweater the winter before last? Not positive. I love a nice cable knit sweater for horsing. I mostly wear hoodies in the winter, but it's nice to wear something a little classier now and then. Plus I had a zoom training for work yesterday so wanted to look a little nicer for that.

Belt: Ralph Lauren

I keep most of my belt collection in the laundry room, so part of that project meant weeding through the belts. I found so many gems that had gotten buried and was super excited to see this one again. Easily one of my favorites. I stumbled across this one on Ebay a long while ago and had to have it. 

Breeches: Horseware

I know. You're probably getting bored with my breeches choices. Sorry guys. It's cold out.

Boots: Tredstep

Same deal here. My feet are warm in these, and I won't wear anything else until it's above 50 degrees. I miss my other boots though. Maybe I'll have to get a pair of Celeris with the sheepskin lining for next winter... 

That's it for today! Any favorites?

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Happy Outfit Day! I was a good little blogger and remembered riding outfit photos last night, so we can start there today.

Nothing super exciting, but you may notice my foot wear is more fun today!

Helmet: One K

I wore the navy One K last night to match my outfit. I did not, however, get a very good photo of it...

Jacket: Old Navy
Vest: Old Navy

My Dad got my stepmom and me barn jackets with our names on them so we fit in with everybody else. It's actually a pretty nice jacket! Very warm. And I love the barn's logo.

Sweater: PS of Sweden

I loved my green sweater so much, I got one in navy too. Or actually sapphire as they call it. I wasn't planning to get a second one, but I got Eros a cooler from them for Chanukah and decided to add this to the order so I could get free shipping. I have a bad habit of getting gifts for me along with everyone else... Oops.

Belt: Mane Jane

I'm not sure why I still have this old buckle in rotation. I have a gorgeous, shiny new one at home.

Breeches: ROMFH

I can't decide what color these are. They're kind of an olive-tan I guess? I dunno. I just know they're comfy and they fit me well.

Half Chaps and Paddock Boots: Cavallo
Spurs: Color Tack

You've all seen these before, but it's been a long while! I forgot (temporarily) that these paddock boots have room for extra socks! So they're back in the winter rotation. It's been awhile since I've ridden in anything other than tall boots, and I honestly felt a little loosey goosey in them. Interesting.

So that's what I wore to ride last night, and here's what I'm wearing at work today:

Winter Puggy!!!! So cute. So comfy.

Top: Bass

My mom gave me this adorable sweater for Chanukah, and I LOVE IT! That little puglet is PERFECT! He has the head tilt going on and his accessories are completely on point.

Belt: C4

I figured the best thing to do here was match my accessories to the pug's. I can't imagine you disagree.

Jeans: D Brand

These are just a boring ol' dark blue jean. Stretchy, comfy, staple sort of thing.

Shoes: Khombu

I'm not sure what time the insane rain is supposed to start here, but figured I should be prepared. Plus they match the pug's outfit.

Arm Party!
Lefty:

I haven't gotten around to making the extra from this belt into a bracelet yet, so that wasn't an option this morning. Instead I went with pugs. Can't go wrong there. These two stretchy bracelets I strung myself. One says Pia and one says Artie, but I figured I'd show the other side of Artie's so you can see the cute beads.

Righty:

More pugs!!!!!!!! One can never have too many pugs. Fact. The first little cuff bracelet I got several years ago on Etsy. I love the little curly tail on the butt side! The next two I made myself. I think those beads with the tongue out look just like Artie.

And that's it for today! Any favorites from today? Any favorites you've been wearing a lot lately?