Now that I'm seriously enjoying my time in the saddle, I want to buy ALL THE THINGS. Seriously, I think of something new I "need" every day. In all fairness, I do have a new-to-me horse, and while my tack miraculously fits Degen for the most part, I do honestly need a few things.
Here's what I came up with:
1. Hind boots for Degen. I have a pair of the Woof All-Purpose Boots that I use on the fronts, and I really like them. I've had my pair for about 3 years now, and they've held up great. They are pretty easy to clean (I just hose mine down and let them dry), are easy to put on and adjust, don't slip or retain water, and overall, I think they are a great value for the price.
2. White show shirt. I have this shirt from Riding Sport, but I don't love it. It shrank BIG TIME in the wash (at least that's my story!), and now it's just tight and uncomfortable. Any suggestions for an affordable, comfortable show shirt?
3. Leather Soap. I'm almost out and dying to try Higher Standards!
4. Bath sponge. Mine is gross. It's time for a new one.
5. Not really a "gotta-have-immediately-or-I-won't-be-able-to-ride" item, but I'm still playing around with bridles for Degen. My dressage bridle didn't fit Kwik and they have about the same size head so I figured it wouldn't fit Degen either. My cheap-O Suffolk Fancy Stich bridle fits him great but has laced reins (hate laced reins). I swapped out the laced reins for the black webbed reins that came with the dressage bridle so now I'm riding in a brown bridle with black web reins. It's ghettofabulous, let me tell you. I would absolutely LOVE a pair of brown rubber reins.
6. Also not needed immediately, but I would love a pair of wide-track composite stirrups. It would be great to have a bit more stability as I ease back into jumping, and alleviating knee pain would definitely be an added bonus. The Royal Riders are so expensive though! Anyone have experience with the Composti Reflexes or another cheaper brand?
I really want an Oglivy memory foam Jump half pad, but that is most certainly not on the short list of things I NEED at the moment.
I have some equiroyal stirrups. They are aluminum wide track. Come with graters and rubber pads. I would consider selling as I'm using regular fillis irons again. :) or you could consider those an option. Less than half the price of royal riders I think.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestion! I'll look them up and get back in touch if you're still thinking about selling!
ReplyDeleteEveryone is loving on them ogilvy's! :)
ReplyDeleteI have a pair of the cheap composite stirrups and I love them :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I think I'll give the Composti Reflexes a try.
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