Friday, July 23, 2010

Mountain Horse Supreme Field Boot


O lala..... just opened the Mountain Horse Supreme Field Boot! The quality of the leather is just absolutely FABULOUS! I immediately had to do the touch and feel. These boots will conform your leg nicely, and for the price they are a steal, great boots for horse showing, too beautiful to school, you'll love them!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Show breeches for the curvaceous equestrienne

Done, I did it, finished! I have added the full seat horse show plus size horse show breeches. So if you are a plus size womanly rider and are looking for those fantastic breeches, here they are! These breeches are made with spandex, so forgiving of a few flaws, not that any of us have any of course, but for the rest of us. The material is really like the sweat pants under breeches, yet of a quality that one can expect of an upscale brand like Horka.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

the curveous, womanly-sized, beautiful rider

There is a great blog on the Chronicle about fashion for the curvaceous female rider. I was disappointed to see that there was no mention about Horka, and the great clothing they have for the curved equestrienne.

Finding a nice quality of pants like the Plus size Knee Patch or the Plus Size Full Seat breeches is not easy, and many of the more upscale brands are not willing to dive into that market.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Walleroo sun hat Sophia for kids

So incredibly cute! Personally I love the walleroo hats, and I think they are really stylish, and because they fold and are washable, they are perhaps, THE most essential horse show accessory, especially if you are showing in this incredible heat. You want to make sure you are protected against the sun.

The walleroo 'Sophia' is super cute with the fairy on it. Girls will love them, it will keep them cool, and protect against the sun.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Basic Horse riding packages......

Got a great question from a customer this morning. Do you have any basic riding sets? For a young child to start out? Sure do! The very basic thing to have to start riding is of course a horse riding helmet but don't forget about other like breeches or riding pants, or a cute set of gloves and half chaps! We have plenty for the young rider to start out!

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Horse or pony camp must haves.....

Off they go..... it sure is time again for camp season, and what is more fun then going to care for horses and ride some ponies! Of course you have to be outfitted with just the right stuff! Everything from half chaps, riding gloves and breeches we have just the right thing your child needs.

I sent our cousin off with one of those backpacks, a total success!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

National Helmet day,..... don't forget your toddler or youngster!


This coming Saturday, 10th of July is national helmet day! And in that light I got a question from a customer earlier today about fitting a helmet for her toddler. Her daughter has a small head (of course) and she was wondering if she could just use a bike helmet. Sounds tempting doesn't it? Well guess what, a bike helmet is not up to ATSM/SEI standards with regards to Equestrian sports. Be safe! Don't forget your child with a great looking toddler pony helmet!

Heat wave, flies & riding.... the ultimate exercise fly sheet


Oh, my, this heat wave here in the Northeast! I find it hard to keep cool while outside. I'm sure people in the South are laughing about all of this, as it is more the norm for them. It is not normally this hot here and my horses are trying to stay cool in the shade, with this small breeze we have. I'm glad there is at least a bit of a breeze, as we are totally haunted by flies, bugs, mosquito's and the works.

On days like these I'm glad I ride in this horse exercise fly sheet. OK, so we look like an alien, and sure the other horses have their eyes bulging the first time, but with this fly sheet we are simply not bothered by the bugs and can even have a relaxed ride. Can you imagine, a horse barely bothered by the flying enemy? The saddle recess fits great around the English saddle and with the stirrups out.

My rides have greatly improved, so much less tension. I have worked the horse nicely at a comfortable walk, trot and canter. Now the only thing left is me....... I'm the target now :(