Thursday's Threads

 

Outfit day again! And I'm afraid I'm pretty much still a failure at Thursday's Threads in the winter. But hey, at least I made some effort... Not much, but some. Al will be our model today! Here's what he wore:

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: Mattes
Breastplate: Kavalkade

I know, you can't really see the breastplate in this photo. One of these weeks I'll get a better shot of it. I bought this one a few weeks ago and I really am happy with it, especially for the price point. It came from Equizone. This Mattes pad is one of the first that I bought a couple of years ago. This one I had made with three rows of rope piping. You may (or may not) have noticed last week that some of my Mattes pads only have one row of rope. That's because as I needed to order larger quantities of them, I looked for ways to save money. And less piping seemed like a good way to cut costs. Though I do admit it is prettier this way.

Bridle: Camelot

Okay you caught me. First, yes, it's a recycled photo. I forgot to grab a new one with his current bit on it. And secondly, you are right, this bridle does not match our saddle pad. But don't worry, you'll see shortly that his boots don't either.

Boots: Horze

It was far too cold for me to go to the shed and get the green boots. These are doing the job just fine. Besides, navy looks just fine with green!

And here's the next fail... I somehow deleted the full length photo of my outfit for this week. Oops. So you'll just have to use your imagination. 

Helmet: One K

Yep. My helmet doesn't go with the outfit either. What can you do?

Hoodie: Nantucket gift shop brand

This is the softest sweatshirt I have ever owned and I hope it never falls apart because I love it so much. Other than the fact that it's ridiculously soft, it's just a plain ol' hoodie. Perfect for this winter weather.

Belt: The Sugar Lady

This is Rio's belt. I still love it just as much as I did the day it arrived. It's so unique, and I love that it lets me keep a little Rio in my day-to-day to life. 

Breeches: Horseware

It's been in the teens and low 20's again (Fahrenheit) here again, so I've been living in the corduroy breeches lately. I'm a little worried as some of them are getting a little thin. I hope they make it through a few more seasons!

Socks: Dreamers and Schemers

I bought these several years ago, and really want to get some new ones with my updated (cleaned up...) logo. January and February are always expensive months though, so that will have to wait a bit. 

Boots: Tredstep

You had to know I'd be wearing these still! I hope to never have to wear any other boots in the winter. Also some good news for anyone wanting a pair. These are discontinued and I thought basically extinct, but Tack of the Day got some final closeout pairs in and have a them available. However, they only have the wide calf. If you wear a normal size calf, you can probably get away with them if you wear a thick pair of socks, since the laces offer some extra adjustability. If you wear a slim calf, I don't think they'd work, but you might be able to have them taken in. I wish I had the extra cash to grab another back up pair! Maybe they'll still have my size in a few months. Fingers crossed!

And that's it for today! I won't pretend like I'm going to do a better job at Thursday's Threads next week. I probably won't. But maybe we'll get lucky? 

Thursday's Threads: The one where Eros and I do not actually match

 

Happy Outfit day friends! I was feeling the need for spring, so I decided to wear some spring color, but I wasn't so motivated as to dress Eros for spring too. So we don't match today. Here's what Eros is wearing:

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: SmartPak
Half Pad: Kavalkade

Smartpak had these saddle pads on sale around the holidays for super cheap and were offering free monogramming. So I bought them for my stepmom for each of her horses for Chanukah, and well... I treated myself too. They came in only two colorways, these two tone blue ones which are the boarding barn's colors, and hunter with tan binding... MY farm colors! What are the odds? Shiny wears her special pads, so I just got them for the boys. 

Boots: HKM

I love the metallic color on these boots, but they really haven't held up very well. I think they'll be retiring soon.

Bridle: Camelot RCS Gold

Browband: Boy O'Boy Bridleworks

Bit: Sweet Billy's Bits

For a cheaper bridle that I generally don't take care of, it still looks pretty good! Pammon's has lost a keeper, but Eros' and Shiny's are still going strong.

So Eros stuck with the farm colors this week, but I did not. Here's what I wore:

Trying to push the spring time with a little mint green... It's kind of working. But apparently going to be back in the 20's tomorrow. Boo.

Helmet: One K MIPS

I remembered a new helmet pic this week! Eros wanted to be in it too. I decided to the blue since the green clashed pretty terribly with the rest of my outfit. The blue mostly matches my coat anyway.

Sweater: Black Horse Clothing
Base Layer: Black Horse Clothing

Black Horse Clothing had a great sale on winter clothes, so I grabbed these two items. I had been drooling at this sweater for awhile. The base layer has thumb holes too which I find exciting.

Belt: Noble Outfitters

I have this belt in a few colorways. The green and tan one I bought immediately when it came out for obvious reasons. I have a purple one that was a gift with purchase at Dover awhile back. And then I found this one secondhand. They're not the highest quality but I like the colors and I think they're cute.

Breeches: Dover

Yeah. Still the cords. Hopefully something more fun soon!

Socks: Noble Outfitters

They don't really match my outfit at all. But they have Unicorns on them. So that makes them match everything.

Boots: Tredstep

Yeah. Same. Come one better weather so I can wear fun boots again!!!

And that's it for today! Any favorites? What are you wearing to ride in these days?

Thursday's Threads

 

Outfit day again! This week is a little... uninspired. It happens! It's cold out. The horses wore the same outfits this week as last, so nothing to share there. But here's what I wore yesterday:

Pink! See? It's not navy nor green! I can switch things up!

Helmet: One K MIPS

Okay, well the helmet has green on it. I only have the two options over there! 

Sweater: I'm the worst, I forget the brand on this

Base layer: Akina

I'm making an effort to wear things other than hoodies on occasion. Now that winter is really doing it's thing with the temps around here, I've been wearing wool for a base layer more often. Highly recommend.

Belt: Mane Jane

I went with the light gray strap to match the stripes on the sweater (and my mask).

Breeches: Dover

Yep, I'm still sporting the corduroy trend over here. Even if it was a trend of years past... Ha. 

Boots: Tredstep

It was 26 degrees when I rode Pammon this morning and my feet did not get cold. These boots are the best thing to ever happen to winter.

And that's it. Short and sweet today! Any favorites?

Thursday's Threads

 Outfit Day! It's a short one today, just a riding outfit to share. The horses didn't dress to match this time.

I've been cleaning out the laundry room and some closets and I've discovered all kinds of treasures. Including these tops that still had tags on them...

Helmet: One K CCS MIPS

Went with the green inserts to match my outfit.

Top and Vest: Le Mieux

I got these at the end of last season on sale and proceeded to tuck them away and forget all about them. Glad I discovered them now so I can actually wear them. I'm not always into orange, but I like just a little with the olive.

Belt: Mane Jane

I wish I had thought to wear my orange ostrich strap! It would have looked fab with this outfit... but alas, I didn't think of it. Next time! Instead I went with this olive strap. Also a good choice!

Breeches: Horseware

I wore regular breeches the other day instead of corduroy... and boy are these a lot warmer! 

Boots: Tredstep

Not silly enough to wear any other boots this time of year though! Seriously. I love these. So very much. I've occasionally toyed with the idea of sheepskin lined Celeris boots... but I think I'm sticking with these.

That's it for today! Any favorites? What have you been wearing to ride?

Thursday's Threads

 

Outfit Day! Shiny is sharing her outfit this week since she has a new saddle pad. I didn't grab a full photo of her though, so we'll just jump right in I guess...

Bridle: Camelot RCS Gold
Browband: Boy O'Boy Bridleworks

They all have the same bridle and browband over at the boarding barn. Different bits though.

Saddle: Butet
Saddle Pad: Hufglocken

This was one of my Black Friday splurges. It has the sheekskin underneath as well. I really like this pad, and it was a steal of a deal. I don't love all the branding on it, but for the price I'm ignoring it.

Boots: Punk Ponies

Hard to tell, but they're navy glitter. Because ponies should always wear glitter.

Okay, my turn!

Yep, I did again. pattern on pattern. #yolo

Helmet: One K CCS MIPS

I wish they had a navy blue insert... The colors they chose to not make confuse me immensely. Maybe they'll do more next year?

Vest and Shirt: Ariat

Ariat sometimes really kills it with the patterns. Nothing this year though... I got this one (and the hunt scene one) last year.

Belt: Boy O'Boy Bridleworks

Yes, you are correct. My belt matches Shiny's browband. This is actually a stock pattern, so the browbands and belts can ship right away. Also, I think they're a little bit cheaper than ordering custom.

Breeches: Tailored Sportsman

Just some gray TS breeches. Nothing too exciting.

Boots: Tredstep

You'll pretty much only see these boots until it gets above 50 degrees. Sorry. But my feet are warm and snuggly in there.

That's it for today! Any favorites?

Thursday's Threads: winter edition and new quarter sheet

I don't know why I'm always surprised that winter is cold. But like, it's REALLY cold out guys. This is what we're dealing with today:

The 14 is bad enough. I mean, that's would be -10 Celcius... just saying. But it feels like 0. ZERO! That's cold guys. I pulled out the ammy card and canceled tonight's lesson. I'll ride, but lightly. Brrr. Should be back in the 40's by the weekend. We can jump then!
Anyway, last night wasn't AS cold yet. I think it was around 28 degrees while I was at the barn. So Eros got to try out his new Mattes Mer System. Well part of it anyway. I didn't need the chest piece, but maybe we'll try that tonight. We'll start with Eros' outfit since I'm excited to show it to you guys!

I know Amanda is gonna cringe all over at this thing between the rope piping and the fleece, but I gotta tell you guys, this thing is genius. I wish I could sew cause I'd make it in wool. Downside to this is you can only use it with the special Mattes pad because you need the button holes. Upside is pretty much everything else.

So the quarter sheet buttons right to the pad. No extra bulk anywhere. And it has little elastic leg straps so you don't have to worry about it blowing around if you're out in the wind or jumping with it.

I'm undecided how I feel about the leg straps. I may cut them off as I don't really think I need them. But it's a nice option anyway. And yes... of COURSE I got the set in my barn colors too... I have just this one set in the boarding barn's colors which I got for Eros. And then Pammon and Shiny each have a set in our colors. Shiny is a wooly yak again so I'm just going to keep using her horze quarter sheet this winter.
So that's what Eros wore last night! Now here's what I wore (minus the outter layers).

That's right! Winter boots are out. Expect to see them regularly for awhile.

Helmet: One K

Are you guys bored with this one yet? It's just so convenient not to bring another helmet out with me...

Sweatshirt: Ralph Lauren

I popped into the Ralph Lauren outlet over the weekend to get a gift for my brother, and whilst there I saw the polo bear drinking a martini. He was on a very overpriced sweater, so I was going to leave him there... but then I found him again on a sweatshirt that was somewhat less overpriced. So I brought him home. Tis' the season for giving right? I gave Ralph Lauren my money.

Belt: Ralph Lauren

Well obviously I had to get the matching belt. I am who I am.

Breeches: RJ Classic

You've seen these before. They're not winter breeches. I had regrets.

Boots: Tredstep

If any of you are thinking about a warm winter boot, I'm going to have to suggest these. They have that furry lining all the way through the toes. And with the laces in the front you can adjust them to fit over multiple sock layers. They also have a thinsulate lining which is never a bad choice. Worth every penny if you live somewhere cold.

So that's what Eros and I wore last night... But I have a winter themed work outfit to share too.

Can't go wrong with built in mittens. Nor fuzzy boots.

Sweater: Modcloth

I bought this sweater last year at the end of the season for next to nothing. I LOVE the mitten pockets. So cute!

Belt: C4

Obviously when C4 came out with a mitten belt, I needed it to go with my sweater. Shut up. I know, I have a problem. I enjoy my problem.

Jeans: Vigoss

I like a little detail on my pants sometimes. These are pretty cute with the studs on the pockets.

Boots: Tredstep

I did some holiday shopping at Stateline earlier in the month, and with my purchase I got a gift card. So I figured I should put that little bit of money toward these super warm boots I've been eyeing... Irrepsonsible? Yep. Regrets? Zero. These are much like the ones I ride in, just a different style. The furry lining goes to the toes and there is also thinsulate in there. I'm not sure if I would ride in these, but maybe? We'll see. For now I'm going to keep them non horsey and wear them to work on cold days like today.

Arm Party!
Lefty:

Lefty was lazy and just wore the everyday stack of bit bracelet and apple watch.

Righty:

Righty put forth a little more effort. First is a wrap bracelet from Tory Burch, middle is a monogram from Fornash, and last is the fitbit in the navy bracelet.

And that's it for today! Any favorites? What do you think of the Mattes Mer System? And/or Tredstep winter boots?