My Favorite Things / Must-Haves

I love the look of these, but I love the comfortability more. My feet stay warm and dry in the slush and manure that run wild on a farm in the springtime. Get muddy and look cute while doing it.

I love this brand, and I love that Bass Pro celebrates women. This jacket is warm, it covers my behind which is a must for me because I don't like the wind up my back. Secure pockets, and hella cute/cozy.

I've never loved the jod boot - the slickness feels dangerous for everyday ring/trail work. I love how this boot is like a heavy duty jod. I've walked up the mountain in it, and it feels great for riding. (Especially in those English stirrups.)

This head stall is soft like butter. I get compliments on it ALL THE TIME.

The calling cards of a hipster are not wanting the same thing as everybody else. I also (thank you to my brothers) do not like to share. If you have a different halter than everyone else, you've made it. I love this halter with the fleece nose band. It's soft and prevents those rubs.

Just like you'd rather not plant a garden in high heels a size too small, that's often what we're asking of our horses. Saddle fit is a science and quite frankly, I don't have enough brainpower to learn it. I will happily use a company who already has done that. Most behavior issues stem from saddle fit. My pal Eddy enjoys going out with me because he's comfortable and in turn, so am I.

Not all vitamins and supplements are created equal. The difference in even the horses' coats I've seen who are on this is tremendous.

Jeans as breeches? Truly the dream.

If you have a short-backed Morgan like me, you understand the plight and saga of a Western saddle pad that doesn't crimp the neck or corset down the croup. This one has been so nice to use.

They're not waterproof but they have kept my hands warm and dry. I'v washed (never dried) them a hundred times and they still look brand new. The bottom is grippy, making them excellent for pushing barrels, and pretty easy to ride in, too.

I'm picky about cups and thermoses. This keeps my coffee hot a really long time, even when it's been -30 degrees out. 

“What is the bravest thing you've ever said? asked the boy.
'Help,' said the horse.
'Asking for help isn't giving up,' said the horse. 'It's refusing to give up.”