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My obsession with rose gold is pretty intense. Rose gold earrings, rose gold septum rings, rose gold regular rings, rose gold watches, and even a rose gold headband . . . or two. Honestly, rose gold is the best and most versatile color for accessories, so it's no surprise that I was stopped in my tracks when I saw ROSE GOLD STIRRUPS on my Instagram feed. Can anyone guess what we've got on the way? 📦 #excited #newproducts #comingsoon #rose #rosegold #eclatequestrian #equestrianstyle #equestrianaccessories A photo posted by EclatEquestrian (@eclatequestrian) on Dec 14, 2016 at 2:08pm PST Y'all know 2017 is gonna be lit when new companies are already producing excellence. Eclat Equestrian is a Scotland based brand that's bringing a new look to the equestrian aesthetic. I place them into the same category as brands like Le Fash, Ghodo, and Spooks; they stray from traditional styles to create something that is both modern and professional while still ma...

Fun Fact: I plan on having nine kids. Another Fun Fact: I don't want a single one of them riding horses because I plan on being rich but not that rich. That being said, it'd be nice to have them dress the part, and Mini Britches makes it easier to do just that. Mini Britches is an equestrian themed apparel company specializing in clothing for babies and toddlers. Their current line of clothing feature English riding style prints in white, orange, and pink. If I'm being honest, I've never seen a onesie with elbow patches, but now that I have, I'm convinced that it's the greatest thing in the world. Photo by Alicia Cervenka Take a look at these sweet little pants too; they're literal mini breeches. Look at the little plaid knee patch. Just imagine a tiny baby on a cute lil' pony wearing these with those super tiny paddock boots and a polo shirt. Even if you don't like kids, it's an adorable thing to picture. Photo by Alicia Cerven...

For the record, I don't have any religious affiliations, but I will take any and every opportunity to spread the American spirit, so here goes nothing. BEHOLD! And of course my personal favorite: Bonus: I'm 80% sure they're equitation legal. All of these are from HKM and should have click through links to their pages. Other countries available include but are not limited to: Denmark, France, (clenches fist, grits teeth) the UK , Australia, and Japan.

If you (for some odd reason) pay special attention to my sidebar (no seriously that would be odd), you would notice the addition of the Intrepid International logo. Well, over winter break, I joined their team of bloggers, and I now write articles for Intrepid and their subordinate brands. Feel free to check out my first couple of articles! New Style Notification: The End of the Velcro Era A look into the integrated calf trend and how it has slowly caused brands to phase out velcro leg closings. Breeches on a Date? Absolutely. Is the title not enough for you? DIY: Equestrian Giftbox from Repurposed Cookie Tin I have amassed a good number of ribbons over the years, and after being the only one to finish a whole box of cookies at my mom's office, I realized that I could combine the two into something cool. "20 Minute Ride": How I Got My Confidence Back Yet another reflection of my time with Baby and how my short workouts served a real purpose.

If you're like me and didn't have a sweet someone who doted on you this past Valentine's Day, no need to worry! You can dote on yourself, and the best part is you don't just have to do it today. You can do it everyday, every hour of everyday because you are worth it. In all honesty, I kinda needed an excuse to share some good deals with y'all, and today seemed like a good day. Aéropostale Polos ║ aeropostale.com These are literally always inexpensive (all of them $20>) and come in a number of varieties. I don't get my polo shirts from anywhere else at this point. These are comfortable, durable, and they look amazing. Plus, so many pretty colors! Tiffany's Braided Tack Sidepull Noseband ║ etsy.com/TiffanysBraidedTack It may be sitting under a pile of saddle pads in my closet at home, but I absolutely loved my sidepull from Tiffany's Braided Tack. It's $20 and attaches right to your regular bridle. I was hesitant at first with the parac...

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I've been traipsing online tack stores looking for show shirts (can't tell you why, it's a surprise, not a big one, but it's a surprise). In those adventures, I have come across a number of black show shirts, mainly from European shops. In my time on the American hunter/jumper scene, I haven't witness a single person wear a black show shirt. I haven't seen it in pictures, either. I don't think I've ever seen a black show shirt in any English discipline for that matter. Tradition has made the color a major taboo. But like . . . guys . . . look. RJ Classics Sterling Show Shirt You can't tell me for one second that white show shirts aren't the most inconvenient part of the horse show ensemble. And yes, you can also wear blue, purple, pink, and even orange, but white is the easily the most popular. I simply wanna know why we're torturing ourselves. There are some nice black show shirts out there. In last year's post for Valen...

A number of equestrian items have seen significant changes due to advances in science and technology. Bridles are becoming more ergonomic, we have memory foam everything, there are girths to promote freedom of movement in the shoulder and therapeutic saddle pads, blankets, and boots. But it seems one of the most important parts of the equation, the saddle, has seen little advancement. That's something that I've personally noticed, so this video came as quite a surprise. Bua Saddles have come out with a custom saddle that changes the equipment from the base up. I like the design and the ideas behind it, but of course I have my concerns: As a hunter/eq rider, this saddle does not fit the aesthetic of the show ring. I'd like to see the saddle in a more traditional look with the same benefits, if that's possible. Others have brought up that the springy tree might affect how you communicate with your horse through your seat. Personally, the people riding in the...

And not pay a dime. Thank you Equestrian Trend for having an AWESOME giveaway this past holiday season. My Jade Blouse from Bellator Equestrian Style came in yesterday, and wow. I'm stunned. Honestly, the stitching alone is something to gawk over. It's flipping gorgeous. Ignore my grandma bed sheets First of all, A++ on the packaging. Presentation is key. Look at that pattern. It just sparkles so easily. It goes right around the neckline. The fabric all over is so soft and smooth. It's close to your typical show shirt material, but it's thinner, silkier, and more stretchy. Quite nice to the touch. The top button is this adorable firefly, which I'm hoping will be subtle enough for equitation, but if it isn't, I'll use it for Dressage. The other thing is the Mondoni Kendal Boots that I received for my birthday . . . nearly two months ago. Hehe, yeah I kept telling myself to get a picture of those before I used them, but then I had a r...

As a hopeful architect, it's important that I have some education and/or experience with the associated fields, such as mechanical and civil engineering, but those are difficult and require a lot of math and logic. As they say, architects are dreamers. It's the engineers' job to make that dream a reality, no matter how many laws of physics they must break in the process. Anyway, interior design is also a field closely related to architecture, and I personally think that it's near impossible to design a house without considering the smaller details that go into making it a home. It is for this reason that I am currently obsessing over Darcy White Designs . The majority of minimalist styled interiors bother the heck out of me because it's overdone. Newsflash: You don't have to live in a white-washed abstract to appreciate minimalism. Darcy's shop is similar to mine in that she makes the designs while another company (in her case Red Bubble) puts them on ...

I have a confession to make. Back a long time ago (i.e. like 3 years), before I liked polo shirts, before my Polyvore even existed, before this blog was even a passing thought, I hated people who dressed up for riding. Yes, it's true. I thought it was the dumbest thing, but now I have a passion for fashion and a button down collection that could perhaps use some thinning. As I was just beginning to find my own style, I came across a post by Style My Ride on Pinterest, and I was hooked instantly. I've never been one to dress conservatively, and their out of the box looks greatly intrigued me. Taylor Burns for Style My Ride I had a chance to talk with Noelle King, president of Style My Ride and Judge My Ride. Noelle has always been a lover of fashion, but the idea was influenced by then junior rider Taylor Land, who was already winning Grand Prixs in Show Jumping. Noelle says, "Taylor was one of the inspirations that helped shape the idea that had been formulatin...

Valentine's day? In July (almost August)? Not quite, but if you fancy a lady equestrian, you might want to ditch the chocolate next year because there's something even better. Valentine Equine is a line of luxury show apparel established on the island of Bali in 2013. They create a variety of equestrian items that are meant to be both beautiful and practical. While they do have yearly collections available, you can also have items custom made. Valentine offers a number of fabrics to choose from, all imported, some even from top designers. While the show shirts and jackets may not fit into the traditional American show scene, 1) who cares, wear it anyway, 2) if they don't like it then school in it and share lots and lots of pictures, and 3) there are still other items that allow you to dress the part. They also have an After Riding section with some pretty cute scarves! At this point, why wait until Valentine's Day? "Early Christmas Present...