Show Ensemble

Now that Izzy is starting to feel show ready, I've been thinking about what I "need" to finish off our look(s). My helmet and show coat are navy. I have two shirts that I prefer over all the others; one is white/navy and the other is white/burgundy.

I really like showing in a crisp, white pad, so I probably won't need to add a new show pad as I have more than several. Other than that, there are a few other things that I want to complete each "show look" for Izzy. First, the noise canceling bonnet that I ordered finally arrived. It's navy, so it will work on the days that I show in my navy coat, helmet, and shirt. I'll use a white pad which completes that ensemble.

LeMieux Noise Cancelling Fly Hood

With our summer heat, it's pretty common for coats to be waived both days of a two-day show. The navy shirt will work fine with the helmet and bonnet, but the burgundy shirt, not so much. Now I need to round out a second outfit for the days when I were that shirt. 

For the second "look," I want my accessories to be black as trying to find matching burgundies would not be easy. First, I want another LeMieux noise cancelling bonnet, but this time in black. This bonnet will also work with the black LeMieux Merino+ Dressage Square Half Lined Saddle Pad that I already bought for schooling the night before a show and also while at clinics. 

$46.95

The next thing I want is a black Ovation Glitz Helmet. I love this helmet. The S/M fits me perfectly, and the price is ridiculously reasonable for a helmet this pretty. I already have two - the navy version for showing and one I use for everyday. My schooling Ovation Glitz is just way too dusty and dirty to bring to a show.

$99.95

If I am creating a wish list, there's one more bonnet I want. I have a serviceable black bonnet that I've been using to help Izzy acclimate to wearing one. It works, but now I want one in navy to match the brand new navy ​LeMieux ProSport Cotton Square Dressage Saddle Pad that I just bought for everyday use. While I would love a second LeMieux bonnet, the basic model without the noise cancelling liner is still really expensive. There are cheaper options like this ​Equine Couture Fly Bonnet.

$17.95

My birthday is just around the corner, and I sometimes get a little cash to spend. If not, I'll just start checking things off the list one by one. I think the black bonnet would be first followed by the new helmet. That means the just for fun schooling bonnet would probably be last.

Well, unless I need it to meet the minimum price for "free" shipping. Gets us every time, doesn't it?