Before my last show, I found myself in a little bit of a pinch with my show shirt. Pinch is a literal term here, because it was perhaps pinching at the buttons… as in it was too small. I didn’t want to spend a ton of money and I wanted a “fun” color, so I turned to The Collection Online Store after reading some positive reviews on Chronicle and seeing good prices. I picked out the Ocala Ladies Show Shirt in…
Nicku from The Polka Dot Periodical is having a contest! If you don’t read this blog, check it out if you are an Appaloosa lover, an eventing enthusiast, or enjoy reading well written blogs by positive minded people! She’s calling for people to submit their favorite product under $50, so here’s my list! KL Select Fly Veils I have sang their praises before, but at $25.95 online with TONS of color combinations and exceptional quality… there’s no reason why someone…
I bit the bullet and got myself a pair of tall boots that retail for over $200. I know, my budget is shocking with most people getting tall boots retailing for a lot more… but I’m poor. Also, as previously discussed I have a stupid wide calf and I kind of hate tall boots in every imaginable way. Join me in my campaign to have half chaps acceptable in the hunters everyone! No? Okay, fine. I’ll tell you about the…
Full disclaimer first – I worked at SmartPak while they were developing SmartSlim. Of course, I had absolutely 0 to do with the development of the product (the person who did is really, really awesome by the way) and didn’t do any original product testing or anything like that. I’ve just known about SmartSlim for a long, long time. So it’s surprising that it took me over 5 years to try one. When it was first a thing, I wasn’t…
Today’s mood board is created solely with Viva Carlos in mind. She has a love for Antares, so adopted navy and silver (Antares’ colors) as her personal colors. That being said, we are not featuring any Antares products today (even though they are oh so beautiful!), but you can get the same color scheme on a budget with some of today’s products! Navy is a classic equestrian color, and in my opinion the silver gives it some pizzazz with a…
Forewarning: this post has little to no educational value and is a monologue of me whining. You have been warned. I’m kind of on the verge of losing my shit, and I think I’m going to lose it over tall boots. I know the subject of tall boots is not new to anyone who’s been around this blog for a little while, but I have reached a whole new frustration level. Let me tell you a little story: Last October…
When I first started buying tack for Elvis, I didn’t see any point in buying anything name brand or nice. I would get the cheapest of the cheap stuff off of Ebay, and think I was a whole lot smarter than people who spent mega bucks on fancy stuff. Stupid them. Then I decided I needed a Western headstall in light oil with silver conchos. Had I shown Elvis western? No. Was I realistically going to show Elvis western? No, but…
I was talking with Kate over at Party Down! the other night about the topic of tall boots has been forbidden in my house. My husband is a patient listener of all things horse, but what I like to call the ‘great tall boot dilemma’ has been going on now for a year and he finally said enough is enough. Which means I am now turning to you, loyal readers, for advice. You’re welcome. The Problem… Wide Calves, High Expectations,…