A Weekend Assortment of photos

Using the timer function to take pictures when riding solo

After a week, they still looked good during chores. Have since obsessively peeled them off

Not enough Saffron

Gwyn got a new muzzle, the Greenguard.

Dead Horse Day

Farrier came out for Saffron and Gwyn was in my face

This is the road that borders the Ford Proving Grounds on the North. I've always wished I could ride their perimeter because it would be a fantastic way to condition. Total perimeter distance is 10 miles. It's nice, wide and clear the whole way, with this lovely, long gradual hill

The farm store had a good deal on shavings. I didn't have the truck. Even with car seats, I could have fit 2 more.

My 'pony' tail. I think a lot of my facebook friends did NOT realize who that hair belongs to... It is a freakishly good match though

Gwyn managed to get the crown piece over one ear. I've since adjusted the fit to be tighter around her face as a whole (it is a breakaway halter)

Problem solver Hazel brings the step stool in so she can brush Gwyn up higher

Dead Horse Day (Today)  I tried to join her but she got up and then I felt bad about interrupting her nap

So we hung out and I sat on the ground

 Even though it was a perfect day for riding, Gwyn has off until tomorrow. She was adjusted yesterday and her SI was out again, as well as her right jaw and a bit in her neck. We'll see how she feels on the lunge line tomorrow and will maybe try and find some gentle hills to stretch on, if not the farm fields will likely have good enough footing for a long hack.

She just stood here with light contact. <3

 Also, I ordered new shedding blades because I couldn't find mine. I found it today.   >.<

And then I itched her a bit with my fingers. She shook and I watched horse hair FLYYYYYY into the wind, lol

 Also also, I ordered some breeches and a sun shirt from smartpak (code APRPERKC19 for a free piper sun shirt if you buy a pair of piper breeches, it was on the calendar) I tried on the sun shirt and it is amazing and soft and cool to the touch. It's bright purple (obvs) and has the tiny mesh on the underside of the sleeves. According to smartpak sizing  I am just baaaarely too big for the XXL but it's loose on me and still stretchy. I will probably get more haha

And then since it was warm enough to be out in capris and a tank top I cleaned out the trailer dressing room.  First camping trip coming up this weekend!  Before

And after! I'm planning to get more hooks for the future road trip and to hang my saddle pad hanger

Day Six - Favorite Tack and Clothes

Day 06- Your favorite tack and riding clothes you have (brand/color/other details)


From Clover Ledge Farm


Okay. So as a VERY fluffy rider it is nigh on impossible to find things that fit and fit well without costing an arm and a leg.

So far, I am loving the size range of SmartPak pipers. I have a pair of show breeches and a pair of bootcut breeches (in purple!) that fit really well. I'm trying to respect our budgeting needs though, so I haven't gotten more.

Pretty much if it's available in purple, I will go out of my way to acquire it.

I love the Two Horse Tack set I got for Gwyn. It fits her well and seems durable so far.

My saddle I love too. It's a Thorowgood, fitted to Gwyn before we left Washington, though I should have the fit rechecked. I just need to find a saddle fitter. It is an all purpose though, so if we get more serious about eventing and dressage my plan is to get a dressage thorowgood.

I make my own saddle pads, don't really have a favorite brand. Um.

Like I said, things are hard to find in my size without being expensive, so I buy on the cheap where possible. Like my tall boots that I got for half off retail from Tack of the Day.

I also love the unicorn horn I have for Gwyn. That was a mother's day present a few years ago.

Eh, talking about stuff like this is not fun when you're fat.