What's Up Wednesday

Not a whole lot happening over here this week. The horses have been pretty good, though Eros had a definite case of the Tuesdays yesterday. I started him on some Omeprazole just in case. He has been ulcery in the past, and I am kind of kicking myself for not giving him some during the move. My bad. Sorry buddy. Hopefully he's just a little wild and it's not actually ulcers... but who knows. Either way, he's still perfect. Just a little spooky.

Shiny has been pretty great actually. But funny story... You know how I'm always saying she doesn't steer well? Well I thought it would be fine to ride her in her fancy new side-pull bridle and the awesome Brockamp bareback pad one evening last week when it was like 90% humidity.

Not available to model that day apparently

Well... ha. It wasn't much of a ride. Princess Shiny was of the opinion that if I don't put on the tack, she doesn't do the work. I had to beg and plead to get some canter. Twice she tried to scrape me off on the fence. So I guess we have some work to do... It was hilarious though. And finally I threw in the towel and we went out for grass instead.

Can you see how ridiculously wide she is?! 

Saturday we did a little jump school and I set up all the media... Had the Soloshot running in one corner, the Pivo in the middle, and strapped my ipad to the fence at the other end. I compiled some clips from each for your entertainment. The Pivo had a tough time following me that day, so not much from there. But the Soloshot and the Ipad saw everything. 

Shiny is obviously pretty green still, and I clearly have a lot of rust to knock off. But we're having fun, and there's no hurry.

And I mean... Look how cute:

Pammon has been great! He's not getting ace to ride anymore which is great. He's mostly been good though he got a little upset this morning. There were two horses in a lesson galloping the long sides and shortening on the short sides. One of the riders dogs was following her around the ring (from the other side of the fence though, he was being a good doggo!) and it was just a little too much for Pammon. But once they stopped galloping he put his brain back in and we had a nice ride. He's doing full flatwork now, I think we'll get to start jumping pretty soon! Exciting stuff!

I've been playing with the Cricut a little, and that's still lots of fun. I made a couple belts and a shirt for spirit week.

Spacing was... not good on this one because I was lazy and didn't measure.

Also made some lemon-limeade and brown sugar butter cookies. Cause I apparently don't want to finish my house projects I guess.

That's about it from here. How was your week/weekend? Horses doing well?

Truthful Tuesday

Heh... well, I always knew I had a lot of random crap when it comes to saddle pads, horse boots, and human clothes. But I never knew just how handy my hoarding would be! I still haven't ventured out to any stores. I really don't go anywhere except occasionally to see my parents and to the barn. And the gas station like once a month ish. So when the barn sent a group text saying they would be having spirit week I was kind of bummed that I wouldn't be able to go all in. We were only given a few days notice and nothing ships in two days anymore. So I knew I had to work with what I have at home. You guys. I'm all in. And I didn't have to buy anything! The themes are as follows:

Tuesday: Tacky Tourist Tuesday

Wednesday: Larimar Day (wear barn colors/barn logo stuff)

Thursday: Throw Back Thursday (any decade up through 90's)

Friday: Team Colors (My team has been assigned yellow)

Sunday: Stall decorating day (Saturday is skipped because they are all going to a one day show)

So today was the first day, and Pammon and I kicked things off early this morning. I'll share photos of every day next week, but here's a little sneak peak from my ride before work today:

We didn't actually ride with the sunglasses, trainer was afraid we might die. 
But probably it would have been fine... 

So yeah, I actually already owned that sunglass browband. Why you ask? Just because I'm me. Obviously they were useful and it's a good thing I have them!

I have all the weekdays covered, but I honestly have no idea what I'm going to do for stall decorating. I don't really have much decor for that sort of thing handy I don't think, and I just don't really have any idea what I want to do. 

Anyway, my confession today is that I clearly have too much random crap... But also I am glad that I do so we can have a lot of fun without even leaving my property!

Have you guys ever participated in spirit week? Any suggestions for stall front decorating? I was half thinking I'd just set it up like my horse show "set up" with some ribbons and my director's chair. But that's a little weak maybe.

Thursday's Threads

Outfit Day! Finally, an outfit day at home. Eros isn't quite sure what he signed up for coming to live at Winthrop Corner. But he was a very handsome model last night. So here's what we all wore!

We can start with my outfit and then follow up with what the ponies wore.

Helmet: One K

I've missed my sparkly gray helmet! I still kinda want the black and rose gold version. But I'm trying to behave and not buy expensive things.

Shirt: Spiced Equestrian

This one sums me up quite well.

Belt: Mane Jane

I mean to swap this buckle out for the gunmetal one, but totally forgot. Sorry, I was up early to ride Pammon before work yesterday and mornings aren't really my jam. 

Breeches: Romfh

I love the Romfh breeches for summer. They're so lightweight, and super comfy! This color is fun too.

Boots: Imperial Riding

I mean... I know they are ridiculous. But I think it's in the best way. You can actually see yourself in them. I just wish they'd make them in gold... Or holo... or... ROSE GOLD HOLO! Okay sorry. I'll stop.

Oops... I dressed the horses up, but forgot the arm party. Next week! But in lieu of that, here are horsey outfits!

Bridles: Eros is wearing a Royal bridle and Shiny's is from Nunn Finer

Browbands: Both are from Dark Jewel Designs

Bits: Eros is wearing a leather D from Sweet Billy's and Shiny's is just something generic Korsteel probably

I only have good things to say about the Dark Jewel browbands. If you've been thinking about one, do it! I love these with the spikes. I should have busted out the matching fly bonnets, but I forgot. Also love the Sweet Billy's bits. Though they kept using one of Eros' on Pammon at the boarding barn and he chewed right through it. So don't recommend for a chewer! Rio and Eros both loved them though. They get so soft in them.

As for the Bridles, I kind of like the Royal bridles for the price. They aren't the best leather obviously, but they're soft and look very nice. For some reason though, my credit card company doesn't trust their site and I can't buy from them anymore. The Nunn Finer aren't my favorite. It's kind of stiff and the reins are weirdly long for a cob bridle.

Saddles: Eros is wearing my Hermes, Shiny has  Butet

Stirrups: both are MDC

Saddle Pads: Eros is wearing a baby pad from Hopeful Equestrian and a half pad from Ippico. Shiny's pad is FSS that I got on Ebay

The FSS pads aren't nearly as nice as the ones from Mattes, but they're also a lot cheaper. I got the medium size since it is for Shiny and it fits the 17" saddle perfectly. But this one has short flaps. It might be a bit short for a regular flap saddle. I'll have to try it with my other one and see.

Boots: Both are from Punk Ponies

Punk Ponies have the best stuff. And MAYBE we have matching bridles for these... Well okay. We DO. But they were out of Cob, so I'm waiting until I can get that for Shiny before we debut them.

And a couple of action shots because my horses are the cutest. And I need to pick my hands up. Maybe my eyeballs too.

So that's it for today! Any favorites? Do you have any of this stuff? Like it? Love it? Hate it?

What's Up Wednesday

I had hoped to have some super fun comparative media for all of you this week, but unfortunately, my Soloshot and I are in a fight. I'm not 100% sure what the issue is, but it may be a "not compatible with my mac based products" problem. That would figure. I'll keep tinkering on the weekends with it though. And hey, at least the Pivo is semi reliable! I will say, that thing is super easy to use. It would be amazing if they could tweak it a bit more to follow just a little better. But even if not, it's still really impressive for the price point. 

This was my first week home with Eros and Shiny, and it's been fantastic. I love having them here. We got off to a bit of a slow start with riding last week because it was raining every single day. We rode everyday, but the first few were light due the footing. I think that's sorted itself out now though. It's been dragged a couple times and it's feeling more like it used to. 

I've decided to keep Eros at his five minutes of trot for an extra week since last week was so inconsistent. So starting next week we bump up to ten minutes. He's been a good boy, but I can tell he's feeling a little fresh. We call it "Eros wild." It's not like normal wild. Not at all. When you have "Eros Wild", you have a horse that's still pretty perfectly behaved, but sometimes he gives a little baby spook. I'm confident once we move to ten minutes of trot that will go away though. Five minutes isn't enough time to warm up, let alone try and get his attention. Despite his wildness being a little alert, he's still perfect. And exceptionally photogenic.

Though not so much when he's grazing maybe...

Shiny has been great! She's slightly less motivated in the smaller ring. It's definitely harder to get her moving forward. But it's also been pretty hot and muggy. She's certainly more sure footed on my sand footing than she was at the boarding barn on the GGT. I dunno, I guess we're just too backyard for fancy footing? 

#backyardbarn

My mom has been feeling a little down with quarantine, so I invited her over Saturday for a little socially distant outdoor socialization. Plus, I figured it would be nice to have a human around for my first time jumping at home. Win win for both of us!

We kept the jumps little since this is only her 4th time jumping since last fall and the first time at home. She was very unimpressed, and I think next time we can go up a hole or two. I'm really sad that Pivo didn't see us jumping the outside line, because those were the only fences she actually jumped, the others she just cantered over.

Kinda jumped this one because I chipped so badly... Sorry Shiny.

It was great having Friday off. More weekends should be three days. Or all of them. All of them would be nice. I was able to finish getting everything packed into the trailer and motivated myself to turn it around and unhook it. Also got the bucket guards on the show buckets, so we're fully prepared for next year when I'm REALLY hoping to horse show!

Getting the trunk in there myself required some helpful objects and a little brute strength.

I have a few things I want/need for shows still. Namely a small freezer for ice boots (for week long shows) and new stall fans. My ones in the barn had died so my old show ones are now in use in the barn. But otherwise the tack room is full and ready to go. Oh and Shiny has a shipping halter en route that will go in there too.

And I've been playing with the Cricut some more too. I had a bunch of baby pads that used to be for showing, and I decided to make them better. I've only done two so far... One with my logo and one for a future Thursday's Threads:

This thing is so fun. I want to decorate everything I own. 

I did get to spend some time with my dad, stepmom, brother, & his fam for 4th of July evening. My dad lives on the beach, so we were able to watch all the amateur fireworks shows. (Real shows were all canceled in my state for the most part.) 

I know we all hate fireworks for our animals... But I do enjoy watching them. Especially at the beach where the horses aren't! I leave my pups home too, though they actually don't mind them much.

How was your week/weekend? Did you get to do anything for the 4th, or just usual quarantine status?

Truthful Tuesday

I've been trying to make an effort to make something yummy every weekend to have for snacks during the week. Sometimes it's brownies or banana brad muffins, sometimes it's popsicles. This weekend was popsicles and Chex mix.

These are Nutella pops and they're delicious

Obviously, that's not a confession. My confession is that I made the Chex mix on Friday night and I've already eaten all of it. That's A LOT. Seriously. It's 9 cups of cereal plus the other ingredients. I don't know what it is about that stuff, but once I start eating it, I can't stop. So I really shouldn't make it anymore. But like... it's so good. 

So you have any snacks you can't be trusted around? Tell me about them... but maybe don't share the recipe because, clearly, I have no self control.

Thursday's Threads

Outfit Day! I know I was all, I'm gonna wear fun boots again now that I'm home. And I WILL! But not this week because mud. I'm sure you all understand. So here's one more week of a short Thursday's Threads post. 

Very pink today... But hey, I like pink!

Top: It's a Haggerty's

I know what you're thinking... "I thought that was a long sleeve shirt?" You're not wrong exactly. I have worn this shirt in the long sleeve version before and when I saw a short sleeve option available, I had to have that one too. I can't help it. I love flamingos! And it matches some of my luggage. For all that traveling we're not doing these days! Ha! Anyway, I like this shirt brand, but don't forget to size up if you order from them!

Belt: unknown brand

I got this belt on Poshmark, and I think the girl selling it made it, but I'm not positive. It's cute, and is all the right colors!

Breeches: Smartpak Pipers

These photographed really purple for some reason, but I think they lean more pink in real life. I think the belt photo is a more accurate color representation. You all know how I feel about Pipers. Meh, but the colors are fun.

Arm Party!

Lefty:

Lefty tool on all the tech today. I love that hot pink band for the Fitbit!

Righty:

Righty is donning this Hermes bracelet that is a very close match to the color of the breeches. It also is not photographing properly... such troubles today! And the other is a cute Flamingo bracelet I found on Ebay awhile back.

That's it for today! Any favorites? What are you wearing?