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Post by Jessi on Dec 1, 2007 18:02:48 GMT -5
What do you guys wear to keep warm in the winter for riding? It's only December 1, and I'm already freezing my asss off! haha..I'm thinking about buying the Mountain Horse ice rider winter tall boots--are they any good? I also reallyyy badly need to get winter riding gloves and insulated breeches lol.. The winter is definitely the worst time to ride =/ but that's okay.
In other newsss, Sonny was fucking AMAZING today =] I was absolutely amazed by him. We mainly worked on the flat, and didn't do too much jumping.. but he did take a 2'6 oxer beautifully a few times, which made me really proud =] Apparently Caitlin got a few nice pictures and said she'd send them to me =] Whenever I get them, I'll show you guys!
And yeah, my baby (the saddle haha) is amazing and I loveee it =] In a little while I'm gunna take pics of the old one and new one to show you guys =]
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Post by ☮Shawna☮ on Dec 1, 2007 18:24:26 GMT -5
Well since "cold" here is like the 50s i don't really need to get winter riding stuff....jeans, regular gloves boots/half chaps and a sweatshirt are perfect ha.
but trust me i freeze my butt off becuase i am a sissy ha. but it would totally not be practial for me to buy any of that stuff ha.
edit: I'm glad you and Sonny had a good ride
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Post by emily on Dec 1, 2007 19:49:03 GMT -5
well as for the boots i don't think those are the kind i have.. for me i just layer up and keep like tons of hand/foot warmers in my riding bag. ugh we are having an ice storm we already got lots of snow  the roads are horrible! thank goodness for 4 wheel drive! haha i went out to the barn today in an ice storm. |
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Post by Jessi on Dec 1, 2007 20:35:07 GMT -5
omg that sucksss Emily! Yeah, we're supposed to get some snow tomorrow--probably not much, but it's still annoying. I love snow, but hate the cold...and I hate when the snow gets all dirty && gross lol
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Post by Rebecca on Dec 1, 2007 23:01:52 GMT -5
I have ariat winter boots, and they're pretty warm. I stay warm enough in regular full seat breeches, but any lined breeches will make a difference. As for a jacket, LAYERS are your best friend. I do a turtle neck, then a fleece, then some sort of jacket with a fill, then a wind breaker. Any loose fleece gloves will be warm, but it's always a good idea to have a few pairs of gloves and put some in the tackroom or somewhere warm and you can rotate gloves when your hands get cold while you're at the barn.
Once I'm on my horse I seem to stay pretty warm.
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Post by jennaj on Dec 1, 2007 23:38:14 GMT -5
i wear sexy long johns!! haha with my purple winter riding pants which i love so much i sometimes wear them in the summer  and these amazing super warm winter riding boots!! Except im really short so, they cover my knees so i have a hard time riding in them but its better than freezing and of course a sweatshirt with my barn jacket.... and gloves! and a headband i got specially made to go under helmets. i forget what winter boots i have...but i've had them for like 4 years and wear them all the time in the winter, and they are still in amazing shape!!!! only thing i dont like is that they are too tall for me and cover my knees so u can see how that would be a little bit of a problem  |
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Post by Kim on Dec 2, 2007 0:40:36 GMT -5
YES TO MOUNTAIN HORSE.
THEYYRREEE AMMAAZZIINNGGG
ps i hate winter
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Post by jess on Dec 2, 2007 10:41:23 GMT -5
muck boots are amazing!!! i woulld recommened them, the riding style ones anyway.
you can ride in them they keep your feet nice and toasty tooo!
they're quite a big thing over here!!
xx
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Post by emily on Dec 2, 2007 18:57:40 GMT -5
haha jenna..long johns oh yes! i wear those and underarmer pants then summer breeches haha its damn cold in minnesota!
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Post by jennaj on Dec 2, 2007 23:39:53 GMT -5
Pksjglksl specially since were both near the river Em!!! haha get that lovley breeze we all love so much. Nikita wears a 420g Rambo blanket, black with belly wrap...complete with a neck wrap. and dont forget her "Horse pj's" she wears UNDER it. Same with Gabby except blue The others come in their stalls at night, Nikita and Gabby are in paddocks so they have shelter ot be out of the wind. and em, i love my long johns!!! HaHa!! God were cool, mine are white. What about yours? lol |
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Post by elise. on Dec 3, 2007 15:15:59 GMT -5
ive heard mixed things about mountain horse boots.. u either love them or hate them.. i tried them on like a few years ago when they were the new crazee but i really fell in love with MUCK Boots. the brand they are AMAZINGG. they are made with like the inside is the stuff in wet suit materials.. and they are really comfortable to ride in i LOVE THEm.
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Post by elise. on Dec 3, 2007 15:18:05 GMT -5
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Post by ...Nina... on Dec 3, 2007 15:26:18 GMT -5
NO, those boots are too wide to fit in the irons! lots of socks...layering like mad..idk i just get so hot when riding in the winter then..i stip..lol
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Post by elise. on Dec 3, 2007 15:40:19 GMT -5
hahahah mine arentt too widee i lovee them u gotta get the riding style oness im always toasty in themm :0
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the roads are horrible! thank goodness for 4 wheel drive! haha i went out to the barn today in an ice storm. 
