Memorial Day Sale

5/27/2019

I needed some retail therapy this weekend, so it's a good thing the sales were aplenty. There wasn't any particular reason as to why I felt the need to spend money that I shouldn't other than maybe being bummed out by yesterday's show being cancelled. And truthfully, I really should be using my money to chip away at Speedy's winter vet bill. I still owe $819.40, and I'll be adding to that on Wednesday when I take him in to have that pesky tooth pulled.

As I paid bills and budgeted for the month of June, I threw caution to the wind and hit the Place Order button. I just couldn't resist Riding Warehouse's Memorial Day sale. The 20% off nearly everything sale goes through today, so you've still got time to order.

It was a modest cart anyway.

I am pretty sure a hundred bucks isn't going to break the bank, and really, it's not like I went hog wild or anything. Most of it was stuff that I will be needing in the next month or so. Body Glide is a savior over the summer, and I throw in a bottle of Pyranha nearly every time I order, especially in the summer.

Still on the fence ...

The Flaxen Flow is something I am using to see if I can keep Izzy's skin and coat better moisturized. I had Speedy on Platinum Performance's flaxseed oil for more than a year to help him with his weight. While I think it's a great product, it's pricey, something I've mentioned before. Flaxen flow is a lot cheaper. The first bag lasted three months. At $27 a bag, that comes out to $9 a month, well worth the price of experimentation.

From Saturday - you'll see this photo again this week.

Izzy's coat takes such a beating in the summer that I am experimenting with a couple of different products to see if I can keep his coat moisturized. The flaxseed oil is one of them. His coat has already lightened considerably over the past month, and I am beginning to think it's less from sun fading though and more from genetics. Maybe this is really his summer coat color.

The entire month of May has been cloudy and rainy. We've had longer daylight hours, but we haven't had the intense sunshine we typically get this time of year. Izzy's coat still lightened, but it's also a lot silkier than last summer. Is that because the sun hasn't burned it, or is the flaxseed oil keeping his skin and coat moisturized? By the end of this second bag, I'll know that it was working if his coat stays soft.

Just because ...

While I can sort of justify buying another pair of breeches - it's ridiculously hot here in the summer, and I NEEDED another pair of cooler riding tights; the three pair of tights I bought last year are still awesome but too big for my smaller self; I needed a pocket; the truth is that I couldn't pass up a pair of full seat tights for under $45. That's a great price, especially if I like them. They should be here on Wednesday, so I'll let you know what I think.

So? Anything you couldn't pass up this weekend? Or maybe you're heading over to the Riding Warehouse right now to get in on the bargains. Let me know what you got!

lytha

5/27/2019 10:12:15 am

I'd buy flax seed oil if I could find it in dark plastic. All the horse-quality flax oil in our feed shops is sold in clear jugs. If I'm wrong, please let me know.

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5/28/2019 05:45:06 am

Platinum Performance's flaxseed oil came in a white jug and the Horse Guard version comes in a black pouch. I stored both in our feed room which gets pretty hot in the summer. At first I worried about the oil going rancid like corn oil will, but if it did, it didn't bother either one of my horses and they're both on the picky side.

If you're worried about sunlight breaking down the oil, Lytha, you could always store the original bottle in your kitchen pantry and transfer a week's worth into a darker container. That is if you really wanted to feed flaxseed oil.

Justine Image

5/27/2019 06:12:20 pm

We feed all our horses whole flax seed (linseed), although we did experiment with the oil, but found it quite expensive. We had a new bay horse come in January with a really faded dull coarse coat, and her new winter coat is incredibly silky and shiny and much darker. We also feed a mineral balancer, but I do think it's the flax seed. I was out in the light of the full moon, and she actually shimmered.

5/28/2019 05:47:09 am

Wow! Fingers crossed for me then. I've looked around for whole flax seed, but all I could find was loose flax seed at Sprout's, a health food store. I am not sure my boys would eat whole flax seed, but I am willing to give it a try if it is cheaper. Where do you buy your flax seed?

Laura link

5/28/2019 05:33:03 am

I was able to resist the sales - I'm in Canada, so the exchange rate and shipping is a bit of a bummer. Although 20% sure does help!

I've been using hemp oil lately as that is what I can get easily. Both of my guys are shiny and soft. It will be interesting to see if the oil helps Izzy fade less. And the packaging with the built in spout is pretty nifty, since oil is always messy. Especially if you are me. lol

5/28/2019 05:54:59 am

Izzy has already faded A LOT, and I started using the oil in the beginning of March. I am not sure there is anything I can do to prevent that. He won't wear a fly sheet or mask, and I am obviously not going to put him in a stall to keep his coat dark. LOL

If the oil will at least keep the hair soft and shiny rather crispy and dull, I'll be thrilled. And yes, that spout has been really convenient. Platinum Performance's oil has a pump that never worked right.

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