Well, we never pass up an opportunity to put on a skirt or a Little Black Dress for that matter. Imagine our excitement when we came across this gem. This made in America company is located in Alaska, so they know cold. After living through the latest cold snap in New England, we definitely need to invest in one of these. They come in insulated or just plain wool, we think either would be fabulous!
So this clever garment works to keep you cozy whether you are in the saddle or just trying to get through the daily grind at the barn. If you get the full one, it even acts as a warm half sheet for your horse. We just love when people think up stuff like this.
We would love to know what you think, would you wear one, cause we’re gonna!
I would wear those skirts. what class! I like a woman to look like a classy woman.
Kimberly A McConnellsays
How fabulous and clever as well. Want!
Karie Eefstingsays
I came across these about a month ago. they are pricey.BUT. If your riding your pony all year in the colder states. this is a must. I’m saving my pennies for one of these. Michigan was just to cold this winter.
Triciasays
I have made my own for years. Anything to keep riding in northern Minnesota winters! I would wrap a blanket around my hips and tuck it under the front of my thighs. Added a strap later. Worked so well, I could snag my terrier off the ground and let her ride in front of me if she got cold. And my legs didn’t get snowy and wet.
“Be Scared and Do It Anyway” is about hunting, nerves, and wanting to go badly enough that you go—even while privately questioning your judgment. You don’t have to ride to know that feeling. Although horses do give you some excellent reasons. Come read it on Chasing a Fox on Substack. We can question our judgment together. Link in bio.
Before I had opinions about proper turnout, I apparently had these braids. This is me, about eight or nine, at my first Myopia Horse Show aboard Mrs. Saltonstall’s horse, Henrietta. Yes, I braided her myself. There is quite a lot happening along that neck, and I appear very pleased with all of it.
I rode at Pine Grove Stables with Patty Murray, and I would ride my bike from Beverly to Hamilton to muck stalls in exchange for lessons. I wanted to ride, and that was how I could do it.
Looking at this picture now, I can have a good laugh at the turnout, but I’m rather fond of that little girl. She was willing to pedal her way there and shovel whatever was necessary to get on a horse. The braiding needed supervision. The enthusiasm was taking care of itself. And look at the helmet not even an elastic strap holding it on!
Bobby Costello was riding with Patty then, too. He went on to the Olympics, which does make me wonder where my invitation went. Perhaps someone saw this photograph.
After recording the podcast about proper turnout, finding this feels like being confronted with evidence. Here I am, having developed rather firm opinions over the years, and Henrietta has been quietly holding on to my early work. Fair enough. We all started somewhere, and someone had to be patient while we learned. I was lucky to have people who gave me that chance and a horse generous enough to wear my handiwork in public.
Who remembers their first horse show. And, more importantly, is there photographic evidence?
Cold Sunday morning. Dog in my lap, absolutely nowhere to be—and yes, my pajamas are monogrammed. I know. I’m insufferable. But I’m also very comfortable.
There is nothing particularly practical about riding sidesaddle. The habit contains enough fabric to furnish a small drawing room, mounting requires a certain amount of planning, and once everything is finally arranged, one tries not to disturb it by doing anything rash. And yet, sitting there with Thomas beneath me, it all felt perfectly sensible. Tradition is rather good at making the impractical feel indispensable.
I would wear those skirts. what class! I like a woman to look like a classy woman.
How fabulous and clever as well. Want!
I came across these about a month ago. they are pricey.BUT. If your riding your pony all year in the colder states. this is a must. I’m saving my pennies for one of these. Michigan was just to cold this winter.
I have made my own for years. Anything to keep riding in northern Minnesota winters! I would wrap a blanket around my hips and tuck it under the front of my thighs. Added a strap later. Worked so well, I could snag my terrier off the ground and let her ride in front of me if she got cold. And my legs didn’t get snowy and wet.
Love this!