New Equipment: Gloves

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2nd: My Shetland
3rd: A Filly’s Best Friend
4th: Tales From Provence
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Sob. At least I got a blog post [Vote] or two [Donkeys] out of it. Onwards! BTW do stations still interrupt their programs, or have I dated myself?
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Long show gloves from Hartmeyer Saddlery.

These are the same folks who talked me into my colorful show outfit [Show Photos]. I may be developing a favorite saddle seat store. Who would have thought?

I bought black gloves for show, navy blue for schooling. Two pairs of black would have been more sensible. I would still have a functional pair if I lost a show glove. OTOH, if it’s not fun, why do it?

Extravagant, yes. One might even say excessively extravagant. They were kind of a freebie. I used the prize money from Nationals. Checks in the mail. Hard to get tired of that.

I did not stay for the group picture this year. I was sufficiently tired that I wanted to drive home with as much daylight as possible.

I still don’t like wearing gloves, “When I left eventing for jumpers, I pulled off my gloves with a sigh of relief.” [Repost]. Now I have even more reason not to wear them with my own horses. (If. When.) The gloves, or lack thereof, can remind me which saddle I am riding in. Best not to come over all saddle seat in the middle of a jumping round.