OTTB Charm

Its been at least 3 weeks since I've been on my horse. At least. Like 2.5 of those weeks, I couldn't even get him out to groom him because so much ice. So how do I cope? I unleash the inner tack ho, and buy tack. Lots and lots of tack. So due to some various family generosity around Christmas, and good little chunk of saving/planning, I was able to have the cash to really upgrade like 75% of Charmer's wardrobe. The other 25% is all still fairly pretty and entirely functional, so I didn't NEED to replace it. Yet. Don't worry, there are things still on my list of pretties for him. This was the big ticket item. New saddle. Monoflap. Gorgeous. Brand new. Worth every penny. Plus the stirrup leathers and stirrups are also new. The stirrup leathers are made by Millbrook Equestrian, and they're supposed to help with leg stability by increasing friction. I am intrigued, so I had to try them. Then with the stirrups, well, I just always love/need wide track stirru...

I have a lot of big dreams for things I would like this year to upgrade for me and my horse. So this is my Christmas list/wishlist of things that I want. But to be real, no sane person in their right mind will spend this kind of money on me for Christmas, so it will end up turning into more of a wishlist for the things I want to buy for myself throughout the year. Ovation Tierra Monoflap Saddle I can feel the security just looking at it This saddle is a huge goal for me and Charmer. The interchangeable gullet system is great for his ever-changing topline. And the fact that it's a monoflap with nice, large, external blocks are a huge bonus for me in the security department for those green baby horse jumps. Also if I can pull off getting this saddle, it will be the first slightly higher end saddle I will own, so very excited for that! Millbrook Leathers Okay I do not know if these leathers are just a complete hoax, but honestly I think they are the coolest things ev...