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Not-So-Speedy Dressage

From Endurance to Dressage

Christmas Wish List

11/29/2015

 
December's sales drive me nuts. Why can't all of my friends and family be equine enthusiasts? It would be so easy to get my shopping done if everyone just wanted a new dressage pad or a pair of glossy DSBs.

Since they don't, I had to fill my shopping cart with all of the things that I would like to have but don't need. I am not buying them of course. Well, I am not buying all of them, but there are a few things that I am allowing myself to splurge on.

Like a new dressage whip. I know I've put this on a Christmas wish list already, but I need more than one as I am prone to ditching it during the middle of the ride where it then gets stepped on and broken. With the Black Friday discount, it's only $7.10. There is a $12.00 shipping fee because it's over-sized, but since it's practically free, who cares! I am getting it.
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Since it's practically free, I definitely need more than one!
I am also getting both boys some new bell boots although if you're looking for gift ideas, one cannot have too many pairs of bell boots. Speedy wears a medium and Izzy wears extra large. Speaking of which, the Raplast has worked as Izzy's boots are still intact and on his feet. Even so, they do wear out so I want a back up pair on hand. The Black Friday price for these boots is $10.36 - what a steal!
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What a bargain!
I don't like to jinx myself by buying things ahead of when they're needed, (like show stuff - I am not buying a shadbelly, no matter how good the sale), but when I saw that the Second Level Whinny Widget was on sale, I didn't even hesitate. I have all of the USDF tests on one of my website's pages, but I am getting tired of having to open the page every time I want to know how a movement is ridden at Second Level. At $10.30, I think I can afford a bit of an impulse buy!
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I actually need this.
And that's where I am stopping. I did have a bunch of other stuff in the cart, but I put it all back on the shelf and showed some restraint. Do you remember how I said that if I had money left at the end of the month I was going to upgrade Speedy's USDF Horse ID to a Lifetime Registration Number? Well, there's money left, but not if I blow it all on stuff that I don't actually NEED. 

Besides that, my husband is looking for Christmas gift ideas and my birthday is a week after Christmas. I've already told my husband what I want, so hopefully these two things will be either under the tree or wrapped in birthday paper.
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Merry Christmas?
The Black Friday sale price for the cart is $51.16 - I think I almost need two!
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No explanation needed.
I shouldn't have to even explain why I want these. I mean look at them. Yes, I know that both Speedy and Izzy already have full sets, but these would be for the warm up ring at shows. And after much debate, I decided that I want black fleece with black gloss. These will look stunning against Speedy's white coat. He wears a small in front and mediums in the back. When you buy two or more, the Black Friday sale price is $28.76 - at that price I'd be tempted to also buy them in Silver with white fleece (hint hint!).
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Can't have too many of these.
And of course, you can't have too many of these. Gift cards are always welcomed gifts, especially when they're for the Riding Warehouse.

Now I just need my friends and family to send me links for their own Black Friday wish lists. Did you resist, or is your cart full of awesome deals? ​
lytha
11/29/2015 09:05:41 am

Since I'm in a place that has no black Friday, I wish for a horse, anyway.

Bakersfield Dressage link
11/29/2015 09:25:45 am

Somewhere there is a way to fit a horse in a shopping cart. :0)

Teresa link
11/29/2015 03:45:01 pm

I have the muck cart and it's worth every penny. I love how it folds up- it makes showing so easy. When I brought the horses home I use it all the time and it has held up remarkably well. I think I've owned it for about 7 years and it's still going.

Bakersfield Dressage link
11/29/2015 04:24:43 pm

So good to hear!!! I have an unwieldy cart that I take to shows, but it is a royal pain in the butt to load and unload in my truck. This looks like the perfect solution. My husband knows it is the highest item on my wish list so I am pretty sure I'll have one before my next show. I am glad to hear yours has lasted so long!

emma link
11/30/2015 08:16:59 am

i'll take one of each please!

Bakersfield Dressage link
11/30/2015 04:21:48 pm

Me too! LOL :0)


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    • Imperioso
    • G Ima Starr FA
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    • Nakota and Gideon
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    • Sassy
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    • Mickey Dee
    • Sydney
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