Horse Pilot is a French brand that has gotten more than a few things right. Riders are athletes. We are riding in the elements, sweating, and working in different environments. I often feel like my competition clothing misses the mark, that while "pretty" cannot make it past one weekend of competition without visual wear. Horse [...]
Category: Barn Thoughts
Caring for the Senior Horse
Make sure to leave your tips or sagas of caring for your senior horse in the comments below! If you're not active on my Facebook page, you may not have seen my recent posts when we (my parents and I) picked up my childhood horse. I had an incredibly, stout, "cow-horse" to learn to ride [...]
Great Meadow 2020 // First CCI3L
It's been two weeks since we drove home from Middleburg, Virgina after contesting Frye's and my first CCI3***-Long at Great Meadow. She comes back to my barn this weekend after her mini-vacation, so I should probably start pulling my wits together to plan out where we are going to run next, and how I'm going [...]
Free Ride Equestrian ** Coupon Code Included
I was first introduced to Free Ride Equestrian on social media months ago. Their riding tights are so eye-catching. I love a functional and comfortable riding tight, with subtle designs like these. Plus, they have pockets! I was able to score a coupon code for my readers, so you can take advantage of a 5% [...]
Exceptional Equestrian // High End Riding Apparel and Tack * Coupon Code attached!
5% off Coupon Code: "clairecumbe" and yes, that's with one "e" After attending Great Meadow last week, touring Middleburg, and getting my hands on some of the newest trends at all of the tack stores, I’m saving my pennies to upgrade some of my current tack and apparel. While I’m a rider on a budget, [...]
May It Be to Me as You have Said
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered, "May it be to me as you have said."Luke 1:30 The verse above was at one time written on a chalk board in my previous apartment, back when I thought vintage chalkboards were trendy home decor. It's not one of those inspirational or famous quotes, like the one [...]
I think Fear is Expensive
Over the past few months, I've started but never completed my post on the fear I was working to overcome in my riding habit. This February I fell off in a competition, and while the actual fall wasn't super painful, it was the catalyst to months of torment when I faced going back on cross-country. [...]
Professional's Choice has made advancements to modernize their jumping and brushing boots, contoured short girths, and more, and I am all about it! Check their newest line below! Breeches.com is offer 20% off for signing up for their email list and check out my coupon code below! Get 30% off any order over $149 with [...]
Noel Asmar // Sustainable Equestrian Lifestyle
Sustainability is not a prevalent term in the equestrian industry. But, why is that? This line from Noel Asmar contradicts that trend by coming out with apparel that is 100% recycled. These shirts are made of recycled water bottles. So, not only are they UV-Protective and so attractive, but they're consciously made. They're also inclusive [...]
Summer Barn Necessities
It feels like spring just arrived, which should feel like a nice brisk season with flowers blooming, warm days and cool evenings, but the South missed the memo. Bugs are here, and the hot weather is upon us. For many of us horse-girls, while quarantined from other people, visiting our horses is the best escape [...]