tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132951832556720515.post332025866957846391..comments2024-02-19T03:44:25.982-05:00Comments on Bay State Brumby: Every Mile is Two in Winterbaystatebrumbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157539477153261305noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132951832556720515.post-42482419865273461782010-01-05T19:14:35.263-05:002010-01-05T19:14:35.263-05:00yay for you for getting out... these winter rides ...yay for you for getting out... these winter rides sometimes i get more out of since it takes much more fortitude... love doing it tho (afterward)! :)<br /><br />gp who masquerades as the michelin snow woman (warmth uber alles!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132951832556720515.post-28363323214800605212010-01-05T14:20:56.830-05:002010-01-05T14:20:56.830-05:00Brr. Lilly does seem to be doing well and it sound...Brr. Lilly does seem to be doing well and it sounds like she's a lot calmer now than she was last week. <br /><br />When it's really cold here, I add a few extra layers and then just move around a lot to keep warm... I don't get cold easily, so it works for me.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381922004203479379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132951832556720515.post-78711200220906077232010-01-04T13:34:49.251-05:002010-01-04T13:34:49.251-05:00Have you ever tried silk glove liners? I used to w...Have you ever tried silk glove liners? I used to wear them when I lived in Chicago and had to stand around teaching riding lessons in 10 degree weather. Yes, it sounds weird, but silk keeps you very warm! I always wore silk long underwear, plus silk sock liners and glove liners. Wool socks are a must! Also, anything with Thinsulate is great, and I had a pair of cashmere-lined gloves that were quite toasty.<br /> <br />The low tomorrow night is going to be 36 down here! I know that's not so cold, but I live in Miami!Frizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132951832556720515.post-89464854521570639012010-01-03T20:41:38.786-05:002010-01-03T20:41:38.786-05:00I agree- the stirrup covers will help! I would lov...I agree- the stirrup covers will help! I would love to ride in the cold and snow, but we rarely get any. :( sniff. And I'd like to ride with someone else, and Paint Girl doesn't like to ride in the cold. Which, by the way- the orange vest- also a good idea. You are a smart cowgirl!! :) Maybe you will have inspired me to start riding in the cold again!!<br />p.s Your pinto Brumby looks so pretty in the snow!Pony Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464088874054923635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132951832556720515.post-72518484430870750922010-01-03T20:33:21.058-05:002010-01-03T20:33:21.058-05:00I don't ride in the cold, I barely tolerate it...I don't ride in the cold, I barely tolerate it, and I am surprised I do so well working in it now!! Like you, hand and toe warmers have been a blessing! My trainer/good friend puts the hand warmers in her gloves. I think it would be uncomfortable, I just stick them in my pockets, but I can see why she does it. Have you putting the hand warmers in your gloves?<br />I do give you credit, for braving the cold, white stuff and still riding!! You are one dedicated horse woman, my friend!! <br />Happy, cold (hopefully warmer soon) trails to you!Paint Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095673661149903754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132951832556720515.post-85229698071939843602010-01-03T19:55:35.541-05:002010-01-03T19:55:35.541-05:00Love the puffy winter riding pants, glad they keep...Love the puffy winter riding pants, glad they keep you warm. My solution to cold hands? Insert hand warmers into English riding mittens. Only thing is your little finger still gets chilled so you have to get your fingers all together now and then to keep them all warm! I slip the hand warmers into regular mittens to do barn chores too. Granted, you can't do some things easily(put on or remove halters) with the mittens or gloves on but it sure feels good to get your hands back into the warmth.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659654918136869088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132951832556720515.post-88599423821744169352010-01-03T19:34:22.678-05:002010-01-03T19:34:22.678-05:00Good for you for layering up and riding!!! Lilly ...Good for you for layering up and riding!!! Lilly is one sweet, good girl. She is happy in her painted snowsuit. She takes good care of you in sun, and rain, and wind and snow!juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488138405040629084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132951832556720515.post-56567399183618079842010-01-03T17:57:54.957-05:002010-01-03T17:57:54.957-05:00No riding for us right now - too cold and too slip...No riding for us right now - too cold and too slippery - and my horses aren't as calm as your Lilly and I have no where to work those bucks out before riding! No help on the fingers - mine are always cold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com