Occasionally you can find really good deals amongst the junk. I've been looking for saddle bags I can attach to my English saddle for a while now, and at the tack sale I found a hideous but very functional saddle pad, with two good-sized pockets for storing stuff in. During the winter, the "stuff situation" isn't too difficult because I am always wearing a jacket with pockets, but in the warmer weather, I typically wear a t-shirt and my riding pants, neither which have pockets for my cell phone, little camera, and any other things I want to take along.
Another thing I've been looking for is some kind of a seat cushion. As much as I love my saddle, it has the typical Stubben hard seat and lately with all of this trail riding, I've had a hard time getting comfortable. I scored a well-loved sheepskin seat saver for $5 at the tack sale and it works perfectly.
The third thing I've been looking for is an extra midweight blanket for Lucy. I have an extra sheet for her, but I'd like another MW for when I take her regular one home to wash.
The bargain of the day was this perfectly functional MW Rambo blanket, that I paid $8 for:
I think I did quite well!!
Here are some photos from my ride Sunday afternoon:
I love great deals like that but I rarely come across them. Great scores!
ReplyDeleteGREAT deals! I love tack sales like that. Although I need to start stearing clear as I'm a tack hoarder...
ReplyDeleteOh you definitely scored! :)
ReplyDeleteScoreeeeee! I love tack sales. You got loads of good stuff. The saddle pad is awesome, I need one.
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of your tack sales. Rambo ftw!
ReplyDeleteNice finds - especially the blanket!
ReplyDeleteYou might want to still keep your cell phone on you just in case you and Lucy get separated (hopefully never an issue!). GREAT buy on that blanket!!
ReplyDeletegood point! haha!
DeleteSo jealous of the Rambo! If you find that it's no longer waterproof (or you're like me and don't want to find out!), use Nikwax (http://www.amazon.com/Nikwax-Direct-Spray--Fabric-Repellent/dp/B0019GLADA/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1332984028&sr=1-2). Works like a charm and way cheaper than buying new blanket!
ReplyDeleteoo thank you for posting that link! it does look a bit non-waterproof. I am sure it's quite old, so it couldn't hurt to spray it.
Delete$8 for a Rambo! You lucky girl! They never die.
ReplyDeleteLove the closeup of Lucy's head. Pretty girl.
You are so lucky!!! I wish we had a local tack sale! I haven't heard of one. But I would love to find mega steals like you!
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