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Not-So-Speedy Dressage

From Endurance to Dressage

Izzy Needed New Reins

9/5/2016

 
... and a new dressage pad. Okay, we know he didn't really need a new pad, but for $14.36, how could I say no? Besides, the pad earned me free shipping. In case you didn't know, Riding Warehouse is having a Labor Day sale through Tuesday - 20% off site-wide!

Last week, I shared photos of the many things he has recently destroyed, one of which was my beloved Micklem Rubber Reins. He has also since eaten one of the new bell boots I JUST BOUGHT, so a new pair of those was also added to the cart. He's currently walking around in a very mismatched pair, but he'll wear them until he destroys one of them, and even then, I have yet another single that he can wear before he gets the new pair.
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Back to the rubber reins ...To my surprise, the Micklem Rubber Reins are pretty cheap at Adams Horse and Pet Supplies - $40. (Many thanks to jenj at Wyvern Oaks for the referral). I love my Micklem reins and was delighted to hear that I could get them so cheaply - until I saw the shipping charge.
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Um ... no. I simply can't justify paying that much to ship such a small item no matter how much I like them. So, I looked around for another option. My first choice always is to buy from the Riding Warehouse, but they don't carry the Micklem reins. They do have a pair of Bobby's Tack Rubber Reins for $52.95 though.

I don't have any experience with Bobby's Tack; it's probably crap. As it turns out, they are more expensive than the Micklem Rubber reins, and I loved those, so maybe I won't hate them. A friend of mine was fond of saying, compra barato, compra cada rato. Buy it cheap, buy it often. ​

​I am going to be pretty irritated if I have to go back and buy the Micklem Reins after all.
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With the 20% discount, the reins came out to $42.36, pretty close to the price of the Micklem reins. But to get free shipping, I needed to spend a few more dollars. The bell boots alone would have done it, but I've had my eye on a new Union Hill Dressage Pad for a while. I tried to get the pad when I was in the store last month, but it was out of stock. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally get one. With the 20% off sale, the pad is under $15.00! It's not in stock, but I can wait.
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It's nearly impossible for me to pass up a good deal. Do you need anything from our friends at the Riding Warehouse? The sale lasts through tomorrow, so please share what you order.
elinor link
9/5/2016 02:15:23 pm

Hmmm, well how about... These Rubber lined reins!!!
Not too shabby... https://ahorseforelinor.com/2016/02/07/rubber-lined-leather-reins-on-a-dime/

Bakersfield Dressage link
9/5/2016 02:49:24 pm

Ooh ... good price! The reason I like my Micklem reins is BECAUSE they are thick and clunky! I use a petite braided rein with Speedy, but since Izzy can be a big handful, I like something thick and solid in my hand.

Leah link
9/6/2016 06:10:53 am

I love how often I justify extra things in my cart to reach that free shipping threshold😂 sometimes it would probably just be cheaper to pay the shipping.... lol. But I'm excited you get to try out the new saddle pad you wanted!

Bakersfield Dressage link
9/7/2016 05:18:30 am

Very true, but at least you're getting something for your money (says teh over-spender!). LOL

Austen link
9/6/2016 09:37:41 am

My double is Bobby's, and it's beautiful.

Bakersfield Dressage link
9/7/2016 05:19:01 am

Yah! Good to know. I HOPE I love these. :0)

Olivia link
9/6/2016 10:15:34 pm

I actually ordered a Micklem bridle from the labor day sale, but I actually hate rubber reins and plan to sell them on eBay if I end up liking the bridle. If I wasn't getting the brown bridle, I'd offer to sell them to you.

Bakersfield Dressage link
9/7/2016 05:20:20 am

Very sweet, thank you! You've inspired me to write a "rein preference" post as I seem to be the only dressage rider on the planet who likes rubber reins. :0)

Carly
9/8/2016 10:51:03 am

I can never pass up a sale without picking up more gloves so I ordered yet another pair from them. I'm a lover of rubber reins too, but they seem to chew through my gloves a lot quicker than leather reins.

Bakersfield Dressage link
9/11/2016 01:46:06 pm

Interesting. I haven't had my gloves chewed through. I ride in Roeckls exclusively, and they are pretty tough, but maybe they're even tougher than I thought. :0)


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