Friday, November 15, 2013

I have a problem

Last weekend at Equine Affaire, I got a $50 gift card to SmartPak for participating in a discussion group with them.

Great, right?

Yeah, except I have NO idea what to spend it on! It's tough to buy horsey stuff when I know I'm not going to be riding very much in the near future. My horse has plenty of tack/accessories/saddle pads/boots, doesn't need a blanket, doesn't need a cooler, and goodness knows my first aid kit is WELL stocked.

I don't want to buy breeches just in case I need a different size post-baby.

I've spent a significant amount of time shuffling through the pages upon pages of products they sell and not one single thing has jumped out at me. I could use a pair of Muck Co. boots but those are $75 more than the gift card. Is it worth the extra cash to get them?

Help a girl out! If you had $50 to spend at SmartPak, what would you buy?

I could be totally boring and put the credit toward next month's supplement order...nah, way too lame.

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22 comments:

  1. You know I was just looking through SmartPak today to try and find something to buy....but nothing jumped out at me! I would probably do the same as you and put it towards supplements....although I do want one of the custom padded leather bracelets they have!

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  2. If you like those boots but don't want to spend as much, maybe these will work? The mid-height models are $69.95.

    http://www.smartpakequine.com/mudruckers-boot-5185p?cm_sp=CS-_-Mudruckers%20Boot-_-NA&cm_vc=Rec

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    1. good find, thanks! I need to go try them on first, I think. I've heard the Mudruckers fit a little differently than the Mucks.

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  3. I'm not quite sure what I would spend it on either. Supplements? Maybe something you could wear around the barn, such as a jacket? This one is $50.
    http://www.smartpakequine.com/personalized-fleece-lined-nylon-jacket-6685p
    They also have a clearance section, with rider apparel, horse boots, and salt licks.
    http://www.smartpakequine.com/clearance--view-all-equine-1213pc

    That's what I came up with!

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    1. I am hesitant to buy any clothes for myself because I know I'm going to get big, but I don't know HOW big :) so I don't want to buy a jacket just to outgrow it in two months.

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  4. Clearance it up?

    What about gloves? I would probably put it towards supplements and then when something stands out to you remember you did that?

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    1. I like that idea! Kind of like a cash reserve.

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  5. That is a good problem to have :) Do Smartpak do any baby stuff? I'm picturing a onsie with 'I want a pony' written on it ;)

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    1. hmm I don't think so! but I will check it out. good idea.

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  6. Bell boots? I know you use those a lot...or saddle pads for your business?

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    1. Bell boots are a good idea, but I really like the saddle pads idea!

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  7. Hmmmm how about a new sports bra since after the baby you will appreciate it :)

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    1. a good thought but I have no idea what size I would buy. Body, just how big of a milk bar are you planning on here?

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  8. There are always so many things to buy! Right now I want to get Roz one of their 10 year guaranteed blankets, so that's what I would use it on. But I'd have the same problem that you are having, you would have to spend significantly more than your gift card.

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    1. I did find a blanket on their clearance page that I really liked but they didn't have it in Lucy's size. I was bummed!

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  9. Oh I would totally put it towards my supplement order. But poor girl has no shame. I will say (hey, they were on sale really cheap) that I did recently get a couple of their sports bras (I do not have giant boobies) and they are super soft and comfortable and made of wicking technical fabric, I was really pleasantly surprised.

    Another couple things I LOVE and always keep nearby are SoreNoMore and my SSG Ten Below gloves (omg, those things are awesome and waterproof). And I do love my Bogs boots, but I did get them on mega sale. But they are warm.

    PS Kate is awesome. That is all.

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  10. Yeah I'd go with the supplement order - or barring that, some really nice winter gloves.

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  11. I wish I had this problem...I have a LONG list of *needs.* lol

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  12. I'm lame I guess because I would just put it toward my monthly order (if I had one). What is the expiration on it? Maybe you can save if for a while until you save up enough to get the boots?

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  13. Don't forget that SmartPak has dog supplies too! I order my dogs supplements and winter coats from SmartPak.

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