Pony Supplies

You guys ought to know by now, I'm obsessed with making my finances work out perfectly. And also obsessed with having nice gear, and not having to borrow from everyone else.

I've had to learn the hard way that you're better off to just own supplies for your critters.

I have decided to go the traditional route. Mainly because I realized that while I liked my bright colors, the "traditional" colors were actually appealing to me in some weird way and that's why I wanted to switch.

Anyway, I have my pretty leather halter. I'm just going to buy a matching lead for the burgundy one I already have. So all I needed was new polos and a summer saddle pad.I'm also getting a black helmet cover, just so when I'm not using the purple saddle pad I have a clean look.

SO. All that aside. First order of business: clippers.

Andi's Cordless Clippers

I never body clip. Ever. I don't go to rated shows, or any show big enough to warrant it. And I prefer to let a horse grow as much of a natural winter coat as possible - BEST warmth.

I do, of course, trim around the face and fetlocks. So instead of investing huge $$ in heavy duty clippers, I'm going to get these cute little trimmers. Just to hit the highlights. Whiskers, bridle path, fetlocks.

Next order of business, hay bag.

Nylon Lined Hay Bag


Obviously, if I'm going to be taking my girl to clincs, lessons and shows, I'll need something to put her some munchies in. And having a bag full of hay from home to munch on can be nice to keep a horse feeling calm in a new place.

Cotton Lead


For the burgundy halter. It's probably going to be the halter I leave in the barn for her when they need to take her out for the farrier, ect.

White Polo Wraps


Yeah, I know. They're going to get so dirty. But at least I can add a touch of bleach when I wash them and they'll be good as new. Plus, they match everything.

Helmet Cover


As stated before...just to help myself go with my new traditional theme.

Equine Couture Fleur De Lis Saddle Pad


So I love this saddle pad. I think it's gorgeous. I want it in navy. It's going to be my summer pad. I like to have different pads for summer and winter. In the winter when it's colder, I like something like microsuede that's going to retain heat a little more so that the horse's back stays warm. In the summer, of course, I like cotton pads that breathe. Kind of tossing around the idea of getting one in burgundy or hunter green. I know, I know, I have sworn against hunter green on chestnuts...but...those pads are so pretty it might work out for me.

Sweet Iron Loose Ring French Snaffle

I tossed around the idea of copper bits, but in the end, I think this is going to be the *best* bit for dressage, and I think she'll like the sweet iron and be less mouthy than with copper.

In the spring, I plan on getting a few more things. I won't need them until then, so I won't stress my wallet. Basically a scrim sheet for her to stay clean before shows/trailer out lessons. Fly spray and a mask. Braiding bands for shows. Hoof polish.

And quite possibly a Hunter D bit and a fitted saddle pad. That is, IF we turn out to like the hunter shows. I'm not spending money on those things if we don't.

Anyway. That's it. Lesson Tuesday! :)