Stuff Season

December becomes the season of 'stuff'. Presents are thrown around all over the place, not least of which the presents I buy 'for myself'... aka Indy. And while the holidays leave my broke ass behind I have some new goodies I've been using a lot or am extremely fond of so I figure I may as well share!!

Starting with matching fuzzy hidey boots <3

Eponia Five Point Breastplate
This was Indy's big prezzie for the year. I'd been jumping him in a hunting breastplate (because that's all we have) for awhile. But it kept getting smaller and smaller and frankly, wasn't really doing anything to stop the saddle from slipping.

Goodbye, saddle.

So far I love this breastplate. Just like the bridle I got at Fair Hill the leather is soft but feels durable. I opted for sheepskin only at the points instead of full-bore fuzziness, mostly because this horse sweats like a monster when it gets hot out and I don't need a full chest of fleece to clean.

Displaying the appropriate amount of new tack excitement.

So far it's helped my saddle (and me) hang on a little better.

Classic Equine Soft Touch  (or Cashel FeatherFlex) Girth
I noticed a difference within days of starting Indy's ulcer treatment. He's on round II of GastroGuard (more on that later...), but was still having moments of girthiness. I tried a bunch of different girths and found he liked this one the most. The longer I used it the less grumpy he became, and now he basically just hangs out while I tighten the girth. Special girth for the special animal.

Obvi not Indy.
The Stitching Horse Helmet Cover
This was from my Secret Santa at my barn (polyannas for everyone!!!) and ohmygah, I love it. It keeps my ears and face warm without making me too hot. And it's an obnoxious shade of purple. It's also easy to tuck just under my chin in case it's making me too hot. It has soft Sherpa lining and fits great. The one thing I got this year that wasn't even on my radar that I adore!

Pictured here: a warm face on a below 10* day.

Blogger Secret Santa
I never wrote about my blogger Secret Santa but I got some thoughtful gifts from Roaming Rider - horse treats for HRH Indy and a C4 belt for me!! I love C4 belts because there are so many purple combos, but Santa opted to get me the sweet galaxy one with a silver buckle. This was actually doubly useful and she didn't even know; I've lost enough weight that none of my other belts fit... so this is My New Belt that I use almost every day when I ride.

Not the actual belt.
This post is like 4 weeks late because I failed at taking a picture of the actual belt.

Hope your 'stuff season' treated you right and you got nearly as many purple things as I did. If you didn't send it back. Get more purple. You deserve it.

Comments

  1. I’m waiting for you to dye Indy purple. Love all the goodies.

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    1. i mean i found purple mane and tail extensions and I think I might bust those out once we start competing

      just sayin

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  2. OOOo I love all of the things, especially that girth!

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  3. Oooohhh that girth is intriguing. Once I replace my dressage saddle, that will be mine.

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    1. I hate fuzzy girths so much, they get so gross so I'm always looking for the softest non fuzzy i can find. This one feels amaaazing.

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  4. dude, special snowflake charlie also requires special snowflake girths. it's a thing. who knew. love that belt too!

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    1. i almost got that ovation one you wrote about with izzy, but then I found one of these to try and I was like omgz, so speshuls. so magikuls.

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  5. That helmet/face cover! I might ride in the cold with that thing too! Looks like you made out pretty well this holiday season.
    Jampy got a new breastplate too, but I went super cheap with the Royal Sports version. (40% coupon made it like $40!) Unfortunately I forgot he has a stallion width neck and it didn't fit... Oversize is on the way though!
    Badger wears this weirdo girth that he LOVES, but it's too ugly for hunters. They have a dressage version too, but I really with they could make it look nicer because it's super interesting and I'd like to be able to show him with it. https://www.sprucewoodtack.com/tack-equipment/english-tack/english-girths/prestige-rp-jump-girth-with-elastic.html

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    1. HAH is the horse size one choking him? that's pretty funny. I was worried this one wouldnt fit - the eponia 5 points only come in cob or full, but luckily it's super adjustable and after farting around with it I was able to make it work.

      that girth is hideous yeah, but if they like it then... okay? It looks like the tapestry girth with the sternum pad
      I wish they could talk and just tell me what about the girth is uncomfortable so I could find not ugly as sin girths for it.

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    2. Yes! I couldn't even get it hooked to both sides of the saddle! It adjusted everywhere but where it needed to of course. Lol!
      Yeah, it's similar, but on this one the sternum pad actually floats. It's pretty neat. But so hideous.

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  6. So much purple! I didn't get enough purple this year, honestly. I deserve more. I did get seed catalogs though and am obsessed with those.

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    1. the last bit made me LOL. seed catalogs are... good

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  7. It really is the season of stuff - I normally don't get myself stuff during the season but this year it was kinda hard not to do.

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    1. Oh yeah! You gotta be stoked cuz the Eagles are going to the Superbowl! I am not into football myself but I think Tom Brady is too smug.

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    2. THANK YOU!!! i am definitely stoked. a lot. times a lot.

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  8. LOVE c4 -- their belts are my absolute favorite

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  9. The head/helmet cover looks amazing! I'm so tired of cold ears and face outside when riding.

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  10. NEVER ENOUGH PURPLE!! I agree. So cool all your gifts/buys!! that belt is gorgeous too! and i love the girth. I got Remus a total fit girth (he is not girthy at all but pretty new saddle needed a pretty new girth) and I may, just may spend a lot of time petting that girth. Its obsessive so soft :) HA HA HA

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