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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Rein Stops

I recently found a great deal on a bridle with rubber reins, but forgot to check to see if they had rein stops. Doh! I have to use a running martingale, so when the bridle arrived with no rein stops I debated on returning the bridle. Couldn't return it, the bridle was too nice and a great deal so I decided to place myself through the torture process of placing rubber rein stops on.

BUT WAIT I found these and was relieved! Rein stops that clip on by Koper Equine! A screw driver is all you need to place these things on AND they come in all sorts of pretty colors! I paid $28 for the clear crystal and green crystal buttons. Some of the more plain buttons are cheaper.

They are here and so pretty!!

Other options.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

helmets, helmets, helmets

Amy Barrington fell during a flat session at her home last week, the freak accident has left her in a coma. She was wearing a helmet. My thoughts and prayers are with her.

What would have happened if she was not wearing a helmet? I really choose not to imagine, but I bring it up because I believe their should be more of an effort to educate everyone, in all disciplines, the importance of wearing a helmet. Most accidents are freak accidents and placing a helmet on only for jumping doesn't mean that you are safe from any injury. Please consider wearing a helmet whenever you are mounted, no matter what the activity. There are so many trendy helmets out there, it is a reason to go shopping! To see some of my favorites, check out my recent post on helmets.

USEF has changed their rules to require all USEF Dressage competitors to wear a helmet. The only exception: Senior riders in an International competition under the FEI.

Go girl! Ashlet Holzer of Canada wearing a helmet in her dressage test! Canada has also adopted the rule change.

Since the dressage rule change, helmet companies have used this opportunity to spice up their helmet line to attract dressage riders who love bling. These Samshield helmets have a crystal flower design and come in navy, black, and brown.

This below helmet is simplistic enough for a jumper rider! I love it. Check out more helmets here.

Photo from Samshield

Monday, September 9, 2013

Horseware of Ireland

Horseware makes some cute stuff at a really great price! I love their socks and fleece coolers (have multiples of each). The socks stay soft and so do the coolers! I think Horseware is really taken off, they have even developed the Ice Vibe, which are rechargeable boots that boost circulation in the horse's legs. Really reasonable price at $240.

What is also cool about Horseware is they sponser a Grand Prix CSI 3* $82,000. This year's winner was a Japanese rider, Eiken Sato on Espyrante.

Beautiful show jacket with the elite look, but not the price, only $100!

Utility Jacket with cute pinstripes.

One of my favorite items, their socks! Seriously, these things stay soft and are very durable.

If you want to up the cute factor get your dog to match your horse! These collar and dog blankets are perfect. I love the dog collars because they have that nice padding for comfort.