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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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